The inaugural BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN celebrated its winners at a grand gala event held on November 14 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Organized in collaboration with esteemed industry partners—including the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI), the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH), Malaysia’s ACG Media Group, and AustCham Singapore—the awards honored innovative and creative uses of steel in architectural projects across the region.
The competition featured five award categories, with winners selected from a pool of finalists representing Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. These finalists emerged from 14 national award recipients, with projects evaluated based on Design Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability. Judges assessed aesthetics, functionality, and efficiency, emphasizing each project’s impact on its local community.
Award Winners by Category:
- Industrial: The Industrial Foundry for Marine Vessels by Ar. Naksit Wisetmora
- Commercial: VanaVasa Resort by M J Kanny Architect
- Residential: LAAB is More by Studio Sifah
- Institutional and Others: Masjid Daing Abdul Rahman by Razin Architects
- Long Lasting Beauty of COLORBOND® Steel: CIDB Convention Centre by Arkiskape
“This awards program highlights some of the most remarkable steel architectural achievements in our region,” said Connell Zhang, Chief Executive of NS BlueScope & China. “As leaders in painted and coated steel solutions, we are proud to support projects that advance innovation, foster community development, and promote sustainability.”
The ceremony, held at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur Hotel, was attended by approximately 150 industry representatives, including prominent guests such as Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ms. Danielle Heinecke. Praising the winning designs, Heinecke emphasized their contribution to local communities and their role in inspiring future architectural endeavors.
