Nominations have begun for Ashui.com's Architect of the Year award, voting for which will take place from December 22 and 31.— Photo sgtt

HCM CITY (VNS) — Nominations have begun for Ashui.com's Architect of the Year award, voting for which will take place from December 22 and 31.

The award, which has been announced for the second year, seeks to honour outstanding architects with talent, vision, and practical achievements and who have made contributions to the sector.

There will also be awards for best building, architects doing outstanding research and writing about architectural issues, outstanding communal architecture work, and young architects.

According to Ashui.com, the annual award underlines the role of architecture in society, helps improve the architecture industry in Viet Nam, and encourages Vietnamese architects to create environment-friendly buildings.

The 2013 winners will be announced on December 31. — VNS