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The Blue Mountain Group’s most iconic real estate development to date, Achilleion was recently recognised as one of the top three apartments in the Asia-Pacific region, at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2017, which took place in Bangkok, Thailand.
Achilleion received a record number of eight awards including two 5-star awards and emerged as the only Sri Lankan real estate development to be honoured at the event. This recognition will now enable Blue Mountain’s Achilleion to compete against global real estate titans for the title of ‘Best Apartment in the World’ at the ‘World Property Awards 2017’, in November later this year.
Blue Mountain Group Chairman Dr. Hiran Hettiarachchi received the awards on behalf of the entire Blue Mountain team, at an exclusive awards ceremony and gala event that were attended by the region’s top real estate professionals and developers. Sri Lanka’s Achilleion shared the limelight with other top developments – the Bulgari Hotel and Residences in Shanghai, and HBS Towers in Mumbai.
Achilleion also won two 5-Star awards in the ‘Best Apartment’ and ‘Development Marketing’ categories. The property also emerged as an award winner in the ‘Residential High-Rise Development’, ‘Interior Design Apartment’, ‘Developer Website’, ‘Development Marketing’ and ‘Best Apartment’ categories.
Commenting on the awards, Dr. Hettiarachchi said: “I am truly honoured that Achilleion was ranked among the top three apartments in the entire region and I was pleased that our company was able to bring glory to Sri Lanka and showcase the strength and quality of our growing real estate industry. Having secured so many wins at the regional award show, I am looking forward to our team vying for the ‘Best Apartment in the World’ award later this year being considered for this prestigious global accolade, is a significant accomplishment in itself for our entire team. In the future, the entire Blue Mountain team, remains dedicated to making a mark in the international real estate industry, and holding our country’s flag high. We hope that Achilleion will transform the city’s skyline, and offer both local and international buyers, the chance to enjoy a luxurious and convenient lifestyle in the heart of Colombo, whilst gaining high ROIs on their investments.”
Heralded as one of the largest projects of its kind in the residential real-estate space in Sri Lanka, Achilleion is a landmark venture for the Blue Mountain Group, which will bring 7-star luxury to the city of Colombo. To deliver a world-class project that has a strong local flair and character, Blue Mountain has partnered with the renowned Singapore-based Palmer and Turner Group, Sri Lankan architect Surath Wickramasinghe and interior design firm from Singapore – Index.
The Blue Mountain Group’s apartment arm focuses on delivering innovation and modern designs that adhere to the highest standards of construction and safety in the industry. The company has a proven track record, is a trusted developer and is supported by a highly-qualified team of experts who operate across the island.
