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2025 ASIA’S BEST COMMERCIAL BUILDING ARCHITECTURE DESIGN

3 February 20263 min readAsia Awards Organization
2025 ASIA’S BEST COMMERCIAL BUILDING ARCHITECTURE DESIGN

Company: Arup Architecture

Project name: Macau LRT Seac Pai Van (SPV) Line

Location: Macau SAR

Designer/ Architect: Simon Cheung, Ho-Kwan So, Caleb Tam, Elvis Pang, Ronald Gaite, Aki Chan, Carol Lau, Ken Poon, Chi-Leong Tong, Jose Cheong, Philip Wong, Jason Wong

Manufacturer: China Road and Bridge Corporation (Macau)

Stakeholder/ Owner: Direcção dos Serviços de Obras Públicas (DSOP)

Others: Sociedade do Metro Ligeiro de Macau Limited (MLM)

 

The Macau LRT Seac Pai Van (SPV) Line is a landmark in sustainable, community-focused transport design. Created by Arup and its multidisciplinary teams, the line links the Coloane residential district with Macau’s existing LRT network, easing congestion and supporting the city’s long-term green goals.

What sets the SPV Line apart is its emphasis on human experience. The two stations integrate natural ventilation and daylighting, reducing energy use while enhancing commuter comfort. Modular façades streamline construction and minimise waste, reinforcing its sustainable intent.

Beyond function, the SPV Line reflects Macau’s cultural identity through refined architectural details that blend heritage motifs with modern infrastructure. This is more than a transit project - it’s a thoughtful fusion of engineering, sustainability, and place-making.

 

Discovery the world of The Macau LRT Seac Pai Van (SPV) Line

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