IPAX Asia Pacific International Property & Hotel Awards

Thursday 15th & Friday 16th May 2025 - Thai Chitlada Ballroom
Bangkok Marriott Marquis Hotel Queen's Park, Thailand

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Welcome to the IPAX Asia Pacific Property & Hotel Awards 2025

The awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the property & real estate industry. An International Property Award is a world-renowned mark of excellence. Winners will be announced amidst the striking surroundings of the world-renowned Marriott Marquis Bangkok hotel in Thailand.

Come and collect your award, learn from our speakers and celebrate with your fellow winners at this not-to-be-missed event.

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Day Schedule

Registration & Coffee / Tea Networking

Opening Welcome
Lord Waverley Chairman of Judges IPA

Opening Welcome
Audrey Yeo, Leader, LIXIL Water Technology, Asia Pacific

IPAX Talks - Architecture:
Forces of Nature:
How the natural elements shape, inspire and influence Architectural Innovation

Architecture Award Presentations

Networking Lunch

Key Note Design Seminar:
Antoine Besseyre des Horts - Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia
Water as Experience: Elevating Everyday Rituals

IPAX Talks - Interior Design:
Design Elements:
Earth, Air, Fire and Water and their integration into Interior Design, literally and symbolically

Interior Design Award Presentations

Networking

Close of daytime event

Day Schedule

Registration & Coffee / Tea Networking

IPAX Talks - Real Estate
Building for the Future:
The impact of Earth, Air, Fire and Water on Real Estate, Development, Sustainability and Resilience

Real Estate Award Presentations

Networking Lunch

Development Seminar

IPAX Talks - Development:
Balances of Nature:
How can Developers tackle the challenges and opportunities presented by Earth, Air, Fire and Water

Development Award Presentations

Close of Daytime Event

Evening Schedule

Drinks reception

Gala Dinner & Entertainment

Lixil Sponsor Award

International Property
& Hotel Awards Regional Nominees

Close of Event

Speakers and Participants

Lord Waverley

Chairman of Judges

Lord Waverley

Lord Waverley is one of our four chairman for the International Property Awards, and works as a consultant to the Middle East Consolidated Contractors Company. He has been honoured with a Yoruba Chieftaincy in Nigeria and received State decorations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Colombia.

Audrey Yeo

LIXIL

Audrey Yeo

Audrey Yeo is the Leader for LIXIL Water Technology (LWT), Asia Pacific. She was appointed to her role on 1 April, 2024 and is responsible for leading, developing, and accelerating LIXIL’s water technology business across Asia Pacific, a region poised as LIXIL’s future growth engine.

Sombat Ng

Paperspace Asia

Sombat Ng

Co-Founder & CXO of Paperspace Asia, Sombat leads a collective network of design thinkers across multidisciplinary practices to deliver great projects for clients with a technology toolkit. With over 25 years of experience in corporate & commercial interior design,  working with multinational corporate clients throughout Asia, such as Google, Facebook, Airbnb, and Walt Disney.

John Roberts

Craven Group

John Roberts

John Roberts is Senior Partner at Craven Group and an authority
on Placemaking & Property Marketing in Emerging Markets.
Craven Group is one of the most respected International Property
Marketing Consultancies and winner of several UK, Arabian and International Property Awards. 

Antoine Besseyre des Horts

LIXIL

Antoine Besseyre des Horts

Antoine Besseyre des Horts is the Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. He leads an international team providing creative direction to translate LIXIL brands’ -such as Grohe, American Standard and INAX- strategies into culturally relevant consumer experiences, through product, packaging, environment, and communication.

Christopher Lye

Woods Bagot

Christopher Lye

Christopher has over 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China, and has completed numerous well-known retail and commercial projects over the years. He has involved in numerous large-scale, retail, cultural and commercial developments across China.

Alan Fong

Millimetre Design Sdn Bhd

Alan Fong

As the Design Principal and Director of Millimetre Design Sdn Bhd, Alan leads with a visionary approach that fuses creative design thinking with real-world execution. Specialising in large-scale development and commercial projects, he has delivered transformative environments for industry giants.

Cam Winter

Oliver Road Luxury Real Estate

Cam Winter

With a wealth of experience and an entrepreneurial spirit, Oliver Road’s Founder Cam Winter has established a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading real estate agents. Over the past fifteen years, he has sold more than 500 homes and been instrumental in transforming the luxury real estate industry.

Patchari Raksawong

Presenter

Patchari Raksawong

Tasos Stavrou

Leading Real Estate

Tasos Stavrou

Tasos Stavrou is Vice President of Global Business Development at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE), where he oversees global growth and leads the company’s Destinations by LeadingRE new developments marketing program and LeadingRE Commercial.

Rafael Acosta

Aedas

Rafael Acosta

Rafael is a Principal at Aedas with over 25 years of experience stretching over 60 projects in 10 different countries – including Colombia, the USA, China, Singapore, and India. Since 2022, Rafael has been the Country Head for the Indian Subcontinent – where he leads projects of different typologies and is responsible for driving business growth by securing key projects.

David Leschinski Ivanov

Kume Design

David Leschinski Ivanov

David is an accomplished Architecture Design Manager with over 14 years of experience in hospitality, residential, and master planning projects. He has led multidisciplinary teams in architecture, landscape, and interior design, delivering large-scale hotels, resorts, and luxury villas across Spain, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Christopher Mo

Swan & Maclaren Group

Christopher Mo

Christopher is the General Manager of Thailand and Vietnam markets at Swan & Maclaren Group.  The Group is involved in Total Built Environment and Sustainability and operates in 10 international markets including Europe and the Middle-East. Under Christopher’s leadership, the Group aims to redefine sustainability, adaptive-reuse, and user-experience in the region.

Francesc Domingo

Concept i

Francesc Domingo

Francesc Domingo is a visionary architect with over 20 years of international experience. As a Director at Concept i, he blends creative design with strategic thinking to bring unique insights to each project. His portfolio features award-winning developments across Asia and the Middle East—most notably, the recent Citystars Katameya Cairo.

Huzaifa Chahwala

Aesthetic Design

Huzaifa Chahwala

Ar. Huzaifa Chahwala completed his Masters in Sustainable Tall Buildings from University of
Nottingham. Since then, he has been practicing in Mumbai
and globally (in London, Dubai and Uganda). He has also been a Speaker in IPAX Awards in
2020-2021. He has also held talks in numerous Global Architectural events.

Cipta Setia Wijaya

CNS Designworks

Cipta Setia Wijaya

12 years of experience as an architect, he founded CNS Designworks, creating a platform for talented designers to express their creativity. A key role in designing iconic entertainment and lifestyle venues, blending architectural excellence with cutting-edge design to enhance the customer experience the customer experience in these dynamic environments.

Arrizky Magetsari

Aedas

Arrizky Magetsari

Arrizky Magetsari is a Principal at Aedas with more than 18 years of design experience. He is a registered architect in Indonesia and ASEAN with a diverse portfolio of projects spreads across Asia and the Middle East, covering various sectors including mixed-use, commercial office, residential, hospitality, retail, master plan and new township projects.

Romolo V. Nati

Italpinas

Romolo V. Nati

Executive Chairman & CEO of Italpinas Development Corporation, Ar. Romolo V. Nati employs biomimicry to create sustainable green buildings that blend modern design with the use of environment-friendly technology. He is also the Vice Chairman of Philippine Constellation Energy (CEC), a renewable energy company.

Leon Qiu

DLR Group

Leon Qiu

Mr. Leon QIU is one of leaders of a global design firm DLR Group for its international business esp. in China. He is a National first-class registered architect, professor-level Senior engineer, senior member of ASC (Architectural Society of China), Intl. Assoc. AIA (International member of American Institute of
Architects) and a Senior Fellow of
Architecture 2030.

Palach Painupong

That is ITH Interior

Palach Painupong

An award winning designer who has been the driving force behind numerous prestigious projects across asia. After collection 12 years of intensive working experience in Bangkok and Hong Kong in hospitality, residential, retail and corporate designs, with several international design awards and recognitions.

Lim Tiong Haan

Heng Guan Development (HGD)

Lim Tiong Haan

Lim Tiong Haan is the Chief Executive Officer of Heng Guan Development (HGD), a Malaysian property developer built on a foundation of legacy and ambition. Trained as an architect in Australia, he brings over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience across design, construction, and large-scale development. 

Kris Lin

KLID

Kris Lin

Kris Lin graduated from Feng Chia University in Taiwan with a degree in Architecture and obtained a Master’s degree in Architectural Management from CNAM in France. In 2001, he founded KLID (Kris Lin International Design) in Shanghai, dedicating himself to the field of architectural and interior space design.

Estelle Chan

Henderson Land Group

Estelle Chan

Estelle Chan is a passionate advocate for sustainable architecture and design, currently serving as Head of Brand for Henderson Land Group. She joined the company in 2017 as a Project Manager for their flagship project, The Henderson, and quickly advanced to Senior Project Manager and Assistant General Manager upon its completion.

No Architecture speakers currently

Please check back at a later date for any updates to our speakers. If you wish to be a speaker at our event, then please get in touch and a member of staff will guide you in the steps to become a speaker.

Christopher Lye

Woods Bagot

Christopher Lye

Christopher has over 20 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and China, and has completed numerous well-known retail and commercial projects over the years. He has involved in numerous large-scale, retail, cultural and commercial developments across China.

Leon Qiu

DLR Group

Leon Qiu

Mr. Leon QIU is one of a leading member of the international business of DLR Group, a well-known American architectural design firm. National first-class registered architect, professor-level Senior engineer, senior member of Architectural Society of China, International member of American Institute of Architects (Intl.Assoc.AIA).

Rafael Acosta

Aedas

Rafael Acosta

Rafael is a Principal at Aedas with over 25 years of experience stretching over 60 projects in 10 different countries – including Colombia, the USA, China, Singapore, and India. Since 2022, Rafael has been the Country Head for the Indian Subcontinent – where he leads projects of different typologies and is responsible for driving business growth by securing key projects.

Francesc Domingo

Concept i

Francesc Domingo

Francesc Domingo is a visionary architect with over 20 years of international experience. As a Director at Concept i, he blends creative design with strategic thinking to bring unique insights to each project. His portfolio features award-winning developments across Asia and the Middle East—most notably, the recent Citystars Katameya Cairo.

David Leschinski Ivanov

Kume Design

David Leschinski Ivanov

David is an accomplished Architecture Design Manager with over 14 years of experience in hospitality, residential, and master planning projects. He has led multidisciplinary teams in architecture, landscape, and interior design, delivering large-scale hotels, resorts, and luxury villas across Spain, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Christopher Mo

Swan & Maclaren Group

Christopher Mo

Christopher is the General Manager of Thailand and Vietnam markets at Swan & Maclaren Group.  The Group is involved in Total Built Environment and Sustainability and operates in 10 international markets including Europe and the Middle-East. Under Christopher’s leadership, the Group aims to redefine sustainability, adaptive-reuse, and user-experience in the region.

Sombat Ng

Paperspace Asia

Sombat Ng

Co-Founder & CXO of Paperspace Asia, Sombat leads a collective network of design thinkers across multidisciplinary practices to deliver great projects for clients with a technology toolkit. With over 25 years of experience in corporate & commercial interior design,  working with multinational corporate clients throughout Asia, such as Google, Facebook, Airbnb, and Walt Disney.

Cipta Setia Wijaya

CNS Designworks

Cipta Setia Wijaya

12 years of experience as an architect, he founded CNS Designworks, creating a platform for talented designers to express their creativity. A key role in designing iconic entertainment and lifestyle venues, blending architectural excellence with cutting-edge design to enhance the customer experience the customer experience in these dynamic environments.

Alan Fong

Millimetre Design Sdn Bhd

Alan Fong

As the Design Principal and Director of Millimetre Design Sdn Bhd, Alan leads with a visionary approach that fuses creative design thinking with real-world execution. Specialising in large-scale development and commercial projects, he has delivered transformative environments for industry giants.

Antoine Besseyre des Horts

LIXIL

Antoine Besseyre des Horts

Antoine Besseyre des Horts is the Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia. He leads an international team providing creative direction to translate LIXIL brands’ -such as Grohe, American Standard and INAX- strategies into culturally relevant consumer experiences, through product, packaging, environment, and communication.

Palach Painupong

That is ITH Interior

Palach Painupong

An award winning designer who has been the driving force behind numerous prestigious projects across asia. After collection 12 years of intensive working experience in Bangkok and Hong Kong in hospitality, residential, retail and corporate designs, with several international design awards and recognitions.

Kris Lin

International Design

Kris Lin

Kris Lin graduated from Feng Chia University in Taiwan with a degree in Architecture and obtained a Master’s degree in Architectural Management from CNAM in France. In 2001, he founded KLID (Kris Lin International Design) in Shanghai, dedicating himself to the field of architectural and interior space design.

No Real Estate speakers currently

Please check back at a later date for any updates to our speakers. If you wish to be a speaker at our event, then please get in touch and a member of staff will guide you in the steps to become a speaker.

John Roberts

Craven Group

John Roberts

John Roberts is Senior Partner at Craven Group and an authority
on Placemaking & Property Marketing in Emerging Markets.
Craven Group is one of the most respected International Property
Marketing Consultancies and winner of several UK, Arabian and International Property Awards. 

Cam Winter

Oliver Road Luxury Real Estate

Cam Winter

With a wealth of experience and an entrepreneurial spirit, Oliver Road’s Founder Cam Winter has established a reputation as one of New Zealand’s leading real estate agents. Over the past fifteen years, he has sold more than 500 homes and been instrumental in transforming the luxury real estate industry.

Tasos Stavrou

Leading Real Estate

Tasos Stavrou

Tasos Stavrou is Vice President of Global Business Development at Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE), where he oversees global growth and leads the company’s Destinations by LeadingRE new developments marketing program and LeadingRE Commercial.

Romolo V. Nati

Italpinas

Romolo V. Nati

Executive Chairman & CEO of Italpinas Development Corporation, Ar. Romolo V. Nati employs biomimicry to create sustainable green buildings that blend modern design with the use of environment-friendly technology. He is also the Vice Chairman of Philippine Constellation Energy (CEC), a renewable energy company.

No Development speakers currently

Please check back at a later date for any updates to our speakers. If you wish to be a speaker at our event, then please get in touch and a member of staff will guide you in the steps to become a speaker.

Audrey Yeo

LIXIL

Audrey Yeo

Audrey Yeo is the Leader for LIXIL Water Technology (LWT), Asia Pacific. She was appointed to her role on 1 April, 2024 and is responsible for leading, developing, and accelerating LIXIL’s water technology business across Asia Pacific, a region poised as LIXIL’s future growth engine.

Lim Tiong Haan

Heng Guan Development (HGD)

Lim Tiong Haan

Lim Tiong Haan is the Chief Executive Officer of Heng Guan Development (HGD), a Malaysian property developer built on a foundation of legacy and ambition. Trained as an architect in Australia, he brings over 15 years of multidisciplinary experience across design, construction, and large-scale development. 

Arrizky Magetsari

Aedas

Arrizky Magetsari

Arrizky Magetsari is a Principal at Aedas with more than 18 years of design experience. He is a registered architect in Indonesia and ASEAN with a diverse portfolio of projects spreads across Asia and the Middle East, covering various sectors including mixed-use, commercial office, residential, hospitality, retail, master plan and new township projects.

Estelle Chan

Henderson Land Group

Estelle Chan

Estelle Chan is a passionate advocate for sustainable architecture and design, currently serving as Head of Brand for Henderson Land Group. She joined the company in 2017 as a Project Manager for their flagship project, The Henderson, and quickly advanced to Senior Project Manager and Assistant General Manager upon its completion.

Huzaifa Chahwala

Aesthetic Design

Huzaifa Chahwala

Ar. Huzaifa Chahwala completed his Masters in Sustainable Tall Buildings from University of
Nottingham. Since then, he has been practicing in Mumbai
and globally (in London, Dubai and Uganda). He has also been a Speaker in IPAX Awards in
2020-2021. He has also held talks in numerous Global Architectural events.

Showcasing your Company

Taking showcase space at IPAX gives you the opportunity to present your services and projects to other firms working in the property industry.

Our events are attended by a wide range of expert property developers, architects, interior designers and real estate agencies who are looking to collaborate with each other.

IPAX events have been the origin of many significant new contracts and business agreements between attendees.

Showcase space can be used for everything from prepared popup stands and marketing material distribution to a simple table and chairs.

The Wall of Fame puts an individual project and award on display at the event.

The Event Delegate Guide is a brochure supplied to all attendees, filled with profiles of winners and including the opportunity to advertise your company to readers.

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