The results of the second Architecture Design Competition of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin were announced on January 26, with an award ceremony and exhibition opening held at the Hengqin Cultural and Arts Centre.
Launched in November 2025, the competition received 20 submissions from professional architects and university students. The jury selected three first-prize winners and two merit award winners in the professional category, as well as one first prize and two merit awards in the student category.
The competition aims to encourage Macao architects and students to contribute design ideas and gain practical experience in Hengqin, thereby strengthening collaboration within the Greater Bay Area.
This year's design focus was on the Hengqin Southern Lagoon Ecological Conservation Area, with entries proposing architecture to support bird migration monitoring, wildlife rescue, biodiversity management, scientific research, and environmental education, while minimizing ecological impact.
Professional Category - First Prizes
‧ João O., Rita Machado, and To Uieong - Wetland Centre
‧ Bruno Manuel Escada Pinheiro Malés - Murmuration《椋鸟群飞》
‧ Ma Chi Fai (马智晖) -《栖循之径》Path of Coexistence
Student Category - First Prize
Zhang Tianyi, Song Yanxing, and Wu Xiaofei - Wavecrest Roost – Heron Ecological Sanctuary
All award-winning works are currently on public display. The event concluded with guided tours led by the winning teams, offering visitors an overview of their design concepts and ecological strategies.
Reporter: Zeng Xiangxing
Photo: Nanfang Plus
Editor: Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
