The Galleria Residences developed by SonKim Land wins at The Asia Pacific Property Awards 2019

Ho Chi Minh City – May, 2019 – SonKim Land has been honored in the reputable Asia Pacific Property Awards 2019 as the winner of "The Residential High-rise Architecture for Vietnam" and "Best Condominium/Apartment for Vietnam" with The Galleria Residences, the 1st key part of The Metropole Thu Thiem project. It is also chosen to be a nominee in the category of “Apartment/Condominium Asia Pacific” of the “International Property Awards” Contest, which will be held in London, December 2019. Having a tremendous success from its Luxury Boutique Strategy, SonKim Land affirms continuously the prestige and outstanding position as the iconic leader in the luxury segment of the real estate market in Vietnam and abroad.

The Asia Pacific Property Awards is the largest, most prestigious, and widely recognized program throughout the region. The award is in its 26th year and it covers over 45 different residential and commercial categories. Regional heats are staged for Arabia, Europe, Africa, Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean, USA, UK and Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific Property Awards are judged by an independent panel of over 80 industry experts, focusing on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. The judging panel is chaired by Lord Caithness, Lord Best, The Earl of Liverpool, and Lord Thurso, members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament.

At The Asia Pacific Property Awards 2018, SonKim Land had won of “Apartment”, “Residential High-rise Development” and “Architecture Multiple Residence” with the Serenity Sky Villas project. This project also received the award of “Best International Condominium” at the “International Property Awards” last December in London, the 1st ever project won by a Vietnamese Developer in International level. With the continuing success of The Galleria Residences at The Asia Pacific Property Awards 2019, SonKim Land affirms strongly the very realization of Luxury boutique strategy to high-end customers.

The Galleria Residences is the phase 1 of The Metropole Thu Thiem project which is located right at the center of the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, the connecting point among central districts of Ho Chi Minh City. The smart master plan maximizes the view of each apartment, with more than 90% of units featuring their own premium open view toward the river, District 1 or internal landscaping where includes green space, luxury shopping streets, flagship stores, etc. The Galleria Residences takes the artful spirit from the nearby Convention Center, Opera House and Center Square, Riverside Park and translates it into modern, artful design. Residents will stay in a living masterpiece, where every aspect is crafted as an artistic work.

As it images the architecture style of well-known museums, the Galleria Residences project includes 3 towers with 12 stories, and 456 units. The three towers are named after well-known art museums from around the world: Hermitage from Russia, Louvre from France and Prado from Spain, which will define the artful concept of each tower’s interior design. Both the grand public and private lobbies will be decorated with famous art collections, making the way home a fascinating and artistic journey every day.

Facilities of the Galleria Residences are numerous and definitely bring comfort and enjoyment to its residence. There are gardens filled with sculptures, river-view swimming pools outdoor Jacuzzi pool, floating massage pavilion, sun bathing deck, kid water park, parenting area adjacent to outdoor kid playground, BBQ garden and pool side gymnasium, Michelin star chef restaurants, luxury lounge & café, premium flagship stores, and nearby streets filled with shops.

“This achievement for The Galleria Residences at an international forum manifests the success of our commitment to creating the best quality living experience in Vietnam. The Galleria Residences is the outstanding part of the Metropole Thu Thiem, the highlight level of our Luxury strategy. SonKim Land set up strategic partnership with outstanding international partners who dedicated to create The Galleria Residences a great success. The project promises to become a world of arts in every detail, bring the luxurious comfort and convenience of a high-end lifestyle to our customers”, Mr. Andy Han Suk Jung, Chief Executive Officer of SonKim Land shared.

In order to meet the highest standards, SonKim Land has cooperated with reputable and experienced partners, including DP Architects Pte. Ltd. from Singapore - Master planner & Architect, KAZE from Vietnam - Project Interior Design, ADA from France – Show Units Interior Design, Land Sculptor Studio from Thailand - Landscape Architect, ARCADIS from Netherlands - Quantity Surveyor, AURECON from Australia - M&E Engineer, ACONS from Vietnam - Civil & Structural design, and Vietcombank – Financial partner.

Similar to busy urban areas around the world such as Darling Harbour (Sydney) and Pudong (Shanghai), the Metropole Thu Thiem will be surrounded by all new iconic landmark buildings and public attractions and be the convergence of cultural, artistic, technological and entertainment trends in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.