SINGAPORE, Dec. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- AECOM Technology
Corporation, a leading provider of professional technical and
management support services for government and commercial clients
around the world, announced today that it recently won three Awards
of Merit in the Singapore Institute of Planners Awards
competition.
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From Top: Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi, Malaysia; Subic Neocove
Resort, Subic Bay, Philippines; and Gadeokdo Modalopolis, Busan,
South Korea. All three projects have won Awards of Merit in the
Singapore Institute of Planners Awards competition.
Presented every two years, the competition recognizes urban
planners and consultancy firms in Singapore for their excellence in
both local as well as overseas projects.
AECOM's work on the Tanjung Rhu Resort received an Award of
Merit in the Best Urban Design project category. For this project,
the team envisioned a sanctuary of nature and authenticity that not
only promotes sustainability, but also positions Tanjung Rhu as the
first comprehensive and integrated resort for Langkawi, an
archipelago located off the coast of Malaysia.
A second project, Subic Neocove Resort Masterplan, for the
resort in Subic Bay, Philippines, won an Award of Merit for Best
Overseas Planning project. The vision for this project was to
create an environmentally sustainable resort destination that
captures the scenic beauty of the site but also incorporates
well-balanced programs, activities and developments.
Originally developed for an International Urban Ideas
Competition for the Sustainable Development of Gadeokdo, Busan in
South Korea, AECOM's Modalopolis -- which came in first for the
competition -- also won an Award of Merit in the Best Overseas
Planning category. The innovative concept frames Gadeokdo as a
"major hub of global trading" for Northeast Asia, integrating urban
development, business and tourism with nature.
"This is a great acknowledgment from the Singapore Institute of
Planners of AECOM's growing masterplanning capabilities, innovation
and thought leadership in Southeast Asia. Underling each award were
visionary clients with a strong environmental and social commitment
for developing the right mix of use that will create exceptional
places for each site," said Scott Dunn, AECOM's regional managing
director, Planning, Design + Development, for Southeast Asia.
Founded in 1971, the Singapore Institute of Planners (SIP) is a
professional body dedicated to the advancement of urban planning
and the promotion of the planning practice as a profession. The
Institute promotes design excellence through its biannual design
awards whereby a sovereign panel of highly-qualified judges
evaluates all entries on the basis of originality, innovation,
quality of presentation, planning approach and sustainability. This
is AECOM's first participation to this awards competition.
About AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and
management support services to a broad range of markets, including
transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and
government. With approximately 52,000 employees around the world,
AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves.
AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge,
innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that
enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social
environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in
more than 100 countries and had revenue of US$6.5 billion during
its fiscal year 2010. More information on AECOM and its services
can be found at http://www.aecom.com.
Contact:
Ng Hui Hui
Specialist
Marketing & Communications
Southeast Asia
Tel: +65-6394-0350
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE AECOM Technology Corporation