Shma Awards 2024

2024 marked another significant milestone in Shma’s growth journey, as we received recognition from prestigious competitions in Thailand, across Asia, and internationally. Shma’s projects were honored with 15 awards across 9 different stages.

As we reflect on these achievements, Shma invites you to look back on the successes of the past year and set aspirations for 2025. Winning awards does not define Shma’s success; instead, it reinforces our collective commitment to creating more green spaces in cities, supporting sustainable environments, and enhancing people's quality of life.

Jin Wellbeing County

Pathum Thani, Thailand

Jin Wellbeing County is the first senior-oriented mixed-use development in Thailand. With over 40% of green space, to ensure activity dynamics, space planning is designed to create chances of meeting through gathering spots, edible gardens, and outdoor dining areas along with jogging tracks and swimming pools.

Safety is our priority, reflecting on all-ramp access with equipped handrails, adequate lighting, and rough surface materials to reduce risk of slippery. Therapeutic garden is provided with exercise steps and a reflexology path to help rebuild physical strengths amidst colorful and fragrant species. Together with smart water management, creek, bioswale and biopond, they cope in dealing with floods, supply water for the dry season, and create habitats for urban wildlife. Jin Wellbeing County is a living complex filled with serenity and multi-generation spirit amidst seamless harmony with nature, providing a good quality of life.

Awards

- World Architecture Festival (WAF): Shortlist in Landscape Category

- Architizer A+ Awards: Special Mention in Sustainable Landscape/ Planning Project Category

- Malaysia Landscape Architecture Awards: Excellence Award in Professional Category |? Landscape Design Awards?

- Rethinking The Future : Runner Up in Private Landscape Category

Sky Forest Scape

Bangkok, Thailand

“SKY FOREST SCAPE” is a new type of public space on the roof of Bangkok. It is a part of the new mixed-use development called “SIAMSCAPE'' which is located at the heart of ‘Siam Square’ - a vibrant young-gen commercial district. This project is a part of the bigger master plan that aims to revamp ‘Siam Square’ with more people-centric urban spaces including walking streets, gathering places, and greenery. SKY FOREST SCAPE is a new solution to connect the city vertically with public space and greenery in the sky. While walking street on ground attracts big cheerful events.

SKY FOREST SCAPE offers a secluded respite amongst biodiverse vegetation with open view to the surrounding city skyline. Moreover, the space is also designed to support flexibility, accommodate a variety of activities, create an interactive and imaginative environment for every age as well as become a new landmark for the city.

Awards

- Architizer A+ Awards: Finalist in Private Garden Category

- Golden Pin Design Award: Mark Winner in Public Space Category

- TALA Thai Association of Landscape Architects Awards: Honor Award in Commercial Space Category?

- Archello Awards: Finalist in the Public Space of the Year category

AIA East Gateway?

Bangkok, Thailand

AIA East Gateway, a new model office building in Bangna, embodies this approach by integrating nature into its design, offering green spaces, an AIA Vitality Zone with fitness amenities like a running track and saltwater swimming pool, and co-working areas surrounded by nature. These features enhance concentration, creativity, and community engagement, while initiatives like urban farming further improve employee health.

The building's landscape design incorporates ponds, streams, and edible gardens, fostering a tranquil environment and addressing water management challenges. This thoughtful approach has earned the AIA East Gateway the WELL Building Standard, covering Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Fitness, Comfort, and Mind, alongside the LEED certification for environmental sustainability. These accolades reflect the building's commitment to user well-being and its positive influence on the surrounding community.

Awards

- Golden Pin Design Award: Mark Winner in Office Category

- TALA Thai Association of Landscape Architects Awards: Honor Award in Institution/Campus Category

One9five

Bangkok, Thailand

"One9Five" is a luxury condominium at the Asoke/Rama IX intersection, an emerging economic hub in Bangkok. Its landscape concept transforms the 8th-floor podium into "Sky Hill," a 3,000-square-meter green oasis between two high-rise towers. This design addresses urban challenges like air pollution and rising temperatures by creating a lush forest ecosystem atop the carpark. Two distinct hill formations offer dynamic experiences, with one featuring terraced swimming pool decks and the other housing a cave-like pavilion. A canopy bridge connects the hilltops, while walkways and pavilions provide serene spots for relaxation amid dense greenery.

The podium’s centerpiece is a 100-meter-long swimming pool divided into three zones: a safe children’s pool, a social pool with spa and hot plunge options, and a 50-meter lap pool for fitness enthusiasts. Over 230 tropical trees and shrubs create a naturalistic composition, enhancing biodiversity and addressing climate issues by improving air quality and reducing urban heat. This design seamlessly blends functionality, aesthetics, and ecological benefits, offering a tranquil retreat within Bangkok's bustling cityscape.

Award

World Landscape Architecture Awards: Shortlist in Built – Commercial Residential Landscape Design Category

Le Meridien

Zhengzhou, China

Le Meridien Hotel in Zhengzhou, China, underwent a 6,000-square-meter landscape renovation to transform its frontage into a visually striking and functional space. Inspired by the city's historical weaving textile industry, the design features undulating lawn stripes resembling silk threads being woven, seamlessly integrating with the architectural lines of the existing building. A reflective water feature and sculptural elements at the lobby drop-off create a grand, welcoming experience while maintaining a functional layout for parking and vehicular movement.

This artistically crafted landscape has revitalized the hotel district, turning the frontage into a privately owned public space and a new neighborhood landmark. The wavy lawns, mirrored planters, and reflective water features invite diverse activities, from casual gatherings to wedding photoshoots. This imaginative design has drawn significant attention, becoming a hub for locals and visitors alike.

Award

World Architecture Festival China: Shortlist in Landscape Category

The Standard Hua Hin

Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand

The Standard Hua Hin, offers guests a refreshing escape surrounded by nature. Its thoughtfully designed common areas cater to diverse activities, including a court lobby for outdoor relaxation, a beachfront swimming pool with sunbathing zones, a heritage tea house with outdoor seating, and a tree-lined spa walkway. Nature is seamlessly integrated throughout the hotel, with trees not only enhancing the ambiance but also serving practical purposes like cooking.

In the private villa area, walkways feature roof structures adorned with ornamental plants, creating a visually appealing environment. The Villa Court connects multiple villas through a garden with gravel paths and lush greenery. A key highlight of the project is the preservation of 234 existing trees, with buildings carefully constructed around them to maintain the natural landscape. Additionally, efforts to restore the beach wilderness further enhance the site’s ecological and aesthetic value.

Award

TALA Thai Association of Landscape Architects Awards: Honor Award in Hospitality Category

Scope Promsri

Bangkok, Thailand

Scope Promsri is a premium low-rise condominium in Bangkok that seamlessly blends luxurious living with nature-inspired design. Drawing from the concept of "International Premium," the project redefines urban living by integrating the lush ambiance of Cenote Dos Ojos, a natural sinkhole in Mexico, into its landscape. Residents are welcomed into a serene environment with shaded pathways resembling natural caves, leading to Cenotes Court, the central relaxation area. This space features emerald-green swimming pools with versatile functions, stone walls, cascading vines, and open areas that let sunlight and breezes filter through, creating a tranquil retreat amidst the bustling city.

In addition to the Cenotes-inspired courtyard, the project offers a rooftop landscape with panoramic city views and spaces for diverse activities. This private rooftop oasis includes a jacuzzi and activity decks surrounded by greenery, ensuring both relaxation and privacy. The backyard garden further enhances the sense of serenity, acting as a secluded space with large trees that screen noise and provide natural barriers. Scope Promsri’s thoughtful design combines luxury, nature, and functionality, offering residents a sanctuary that balances the vibrancy of city life with the calmness of a green oasis.

Award

TALA Thai Association of Landscape Architects Awards: Honor Award in Residential Complex Category

we!park

Bangkok, Thailand

we!park is a platform for developing green public spaces, funded by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth). Its mission is to create and promote green public spaces within Bangkok’s urban areas through collaborative efforts involving government agencies, private sectors, academic institutions, professionals, and civil society. The initiative focuses on transforming spaces into parks of various sizes and formats, particularly medium and small-scale parks. The we!park project aims to address the lack of green spaces and highlight their importance and diversity. It underscores the power of green spaces in fostering vitality, strengthening communities, and enhancing the well-being of individuals and neighborhoods.

The hallmark of we!park lies in collaboration, utilizing shared resources to achieve the ultimate goal of improving urban contexts. This includes distributing parks across the city and ensuring they are within walkable distances for residents. The initiative emphasizes core principles of design and the opening of public spaces, such as engaging with communities and leveraging professional and academic expertise. This collaborative approach involves networks of designers and educational institutions.

Award

Golden Pin Design Award: Shortlist in Urban Category