grateful to lixil for inviting to speak at this year's ASDC forum regarding urban living of tomorrow in tune with the environment. our studio drafted and presented an abstract model to visualise our proposed response to two aspects for sensible living largely neglected from our observation; "living with less" and "extensive outdoor living" as taught so wonderfully by the vernacular architecture of the region. the model comprises 7-12 units with minimal, air-conditioned, double-story spaces for all essentials, well sheltered from sun and rain, gathering around a shared "village access square" for play and natural connections. extensive, green and private verandas complement the limited indoor space and lead to a generous living, supporting both physical and mental well-being.

interested to see and hear more, tune via the link below into the recording of the life forum. should you wish to go straight to our presentation, fast forward to 1:08:12 h|m|s via link here: https://fb.watch/iNxlYEToKn/

by Moritz Henning/Walter Koditek

Founded in the fifteenth century, planned and rebuilt by the French, and then modernised and expanded in the era after independence, the city of Phnom Penh displays a diverse mix of styles. Here, early religious and vernacular buildings, the glittering structures of the Royal Palace, and colonial buildings of the French Protectorate (1863–1953) coexist with the gems of the ‘New Khmer Architecture’ of the 1960s. After the destructive period under the Khmer Rouge, the city went through a rebirth. It has seen rapid modernisation and economic development in recent years, and its urban landscape is transforming at a breathtaking pace.
This guide offers a comprehensive overview of Phnom Penh’s built heritage, highlighting its history and architectural layers. In addition to covering better-known masterpieces, it also takes readers through the city’s ‘everyday architecture’, revealing places off the beaten track. Illustrated with contemporary photographs and historical images, the book presents more than 140 works that illuminate the four major phases of development in the city’s ever-changing urban history. It thus makes an important contribution to current debates on heritage preservation in the booming metropolis. Interviews with local experts present their individual perspectives on the city and place the buildings in a broader context.

aerne architects artlier portrayed on page 115.

a+u Vann Molyvann 1926–2017 includes: Introduction Masaaki Iwamoto Essays Essay on Khmer Culture (Paris, France 1949) Vann Molyvann Vann Molyvann in Paris: Or, How a Mediator between the Modern and Tradition was Born Masaaki Iwamoto On the Rigid Compositional Disciplines Masaaki Iwamoto Contemporary Architecture in Cambodia: The Legacy of Vann Molyvann’s Work Lisa Ros Placing the Vann Molyvann Project in the Contemporary Context of Cambodia Pen Sereypagna Works Paris, 1946–1955 Dojo in Cambodia - Diploma Project Works at Ministry of Public Works, 1956–1964 Chatomuk Conference Hall Independence Monument Parliament Project State Reception Hall Front du Bassac – Master Plan for Bassac Riverfront National Sports Complex Works at Vann Molyvann’s Office, 1965–1971 One Hundred Houses – Staff Housing for National Bank Vann Molyvann Residence State Palace Buildings for National Bank Sihanoukville Branch SKD Brewery Teacher Training College After the Civil War, 1991–2017 Parliament at Bassac Riverfront Master Plan for Siem Reap Plan for Greater Phnom Penh Central Market Extension Project List