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Wat Bo House / UAD Architects

Miwa Negoro — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Wat Bo House is named after Wat Bo Village in Siem Reap. The house reflects the sensibilities of a young couple who chose to settle in this storied neighborhood, captivated by its architecture and the creative energy embedded in Wat Bo Village.

Angkor Grace Residence / Bloom Architecture

Miwa Negoro — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The half-finished housing development is emblematic of Cambodia's aspirational economy. These iconic gated communities, known locally as 'boreys,' map out the expanding cities with the footprint of progress. Since the 2008 financial crisis stalled its initial iteration, Angkor Grace Residence and Wellness Resort is a prime example of how a borey development can evolve in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Angkor Market / UAD Architects

Hana Abdel — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Situated on Preah Sihanouk Ave, linking the northern route that leads to Angkor Wat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and downtown of Siem Reap, Angkor Market is a two-story red brick building, surrounded by a century's worth of cultural heritage Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, Angkor National Museum and Amansara Resort. We aim to activate a gap in the urban fabric and create a new gathering spot while maintaining the harmony of the existing neighborhood. The market comprises grocery stores, pharmacies, stationery, and household appliances that contribute to making people's shopping experiences pleasurable.

The Breeze House / UAD Architects

Andreas Luco — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Located in Siem Reap town where one of the world's most incredible ancient site Angkor Archaeological Park sits next door. The Breeze House is a tropical modern residence perfectly blends the environment with the modernity. The organization of the house responds to the climate and preexisting trees of the site, which is also a backbone to the concept design. The design process, which involved long discussions with the client mainly focused on the experiences of spaces.

AD Classics: Angkor Wat

David Douglass-Jaimes — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 22:00:00 +0000

This article was originally published on November 9, 2015. To read the stories behind other celebrated architecture projects, visit our AD Classics section.

Angkor Wat is just one of dozens of extant Khmer temples in the Angkor area of present-day Cambodia, but it represents the apex of a building tradition that spanned five centuries, and the height of Khmer power and influence in the region. It is the largest temple complex at Angkor, and intricate bas-relief sculptures line the sandstone structures exemplify the apex of Khmer artistry. Although it has been in continuous use since its construction in the twelfth century, aspects of its history remain unknown. As archaeologist and anthropologist Charles Higham explains, “Curiously, there are no direct references to it in the epigraphic record, so we do not know its original name and controversy remains over its function and aspects of its symbolic status.”[1] Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, the complex was later converted to Buddhist use (the word “wat” typically refers to Buddhist monasteries[2]), and continues to be a site of religious pilgrimage today.

Forgotten Kingdoms of Cambodia Tour with Architectural Adventures

Rene Submissions — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:20:00 +0000

Discover the incredible architectural legacies of Cambodia. Experience the beauty of Angkor and the designs behind it, all while learning how many of those features formed the base of what is now called New Khmer Architecture. The style was created after the country’s independence from France when a generation, led by architect Vann Molyvann, began transforming the face of their country.