concept | 2020
holy heal, a striking balance between privacy and community, man-made and nature, a model for a sustainable city of tomorrow – clean green connected.
competition | 2nd prize | 2023
the lycée français rené descartes is situated along wat phnom park, surrounded by a series of significant landmarks of phnom penh’s historic centre. over its respectable history, the campus has undergone multiple changes of various architectural qualities. the school’s capacity is to be increased from the current 1,200 to 1,400 students in the near future. the overall conduciveness of the premises shall be improved and made fit to satisfy demands of the next decades.
architecture & design museum helsinki
competion | 2024
the city of helsinki together with the country of finland intend to establish a new architecture & design museum at the capital’s historic harbour, offering multiple activities and attracting people from all walks of life.
aa&a’s proposal with its meandering glass façade, appearing to be moved by wind and waves, inspired by the late alvar a alto’s signature vase, turns the museum into a showcase for the strolling citizens and tourists approaching by ship from tge baltic sea. it opens the museum visitors an astonishing view over the harbour and the old town while enjoying events and workshops, interactive exhibitions or just a drink.
in and out create a symbiotic dialogue. the legendary achievements of the country’s architects and designers resonate with the outside world and the future of the field is explored in a stimulating, participatory and multi-disciplinary fashion.
winning competition | 2017
a vision once set and never lost focus of by urban living solutions co.Ltd. unfolding. contemporary shapes cherishing traditional values enhancing healthy, modest yet rich living. a balance between community and privacy, light and shadow, the elements and shelter, nature and arts. the best is yet to come when the village will be brought to life by its inhabitants of all ages.
completed | 2020
a leaflike, slightly folded roof spans elegantly over the entire width of the compound, balancing on solid and carefully orchestrated wall fragments, protecting and marking the Swiss representation clearly yet modestly, with an affinity to the stone walls often seen at the entrances of the Cambodian villas of the 1960s.
in progress | 2019
the sensitive project from world hope international aims to protect the habitat for both, the gibbons as well as the indigenous people.
competition | final round | 2020
legendary textilmuseumstgallen, switzerland, shall be extended and gloom over the borders
no easy surgery to nearly double a strongly protected, small partitioned, historic museum from the 19th century by adding a large size, column free and flexible exhibition hall for highly uv-sensitive artefacts.
it is an honour to have reached the last of six rounds of a two-tier competition with 188 participating teams including Sou Foujimoto (Tokyo-Paris), Tatiana Bilbao (Mexico), Christian Kerez (Zurich), Diener Diener (Basel) to mention a few.
competition | 2018
building on the legacy of late VANN MOLYVANN’s 100 houses village conception. a settlement that becomes home far from home for thousands of workers and their kids, parents and friends. located in the Phnom Penh special economical zone at the south west periphery of the capital of cambodia, this 300 house project provides affordable housing with low monthly costs as well as simple and comfortable living adhering to habits and traditions found in cambodia. located in the convenient distant to the work place, yet sensitively nested into a rich and diverse natural environment, residents shall live, rest, be inspired and aspire.
in progress | 2022
rooted in the the frame of an existing khmer traditional house, the whole upper floor of a guest house in the compound is transformed into an attractive, refined yet modest and rich living space.
competition | 4rd prize | 2018
a wide, floating, tree-trunks-like roof, reminiscent of Singapore's traditional homes, provides protection against heat and monsoon rains. the underlying structure with its solidly framed, large glazing, the lush green of the shady, tropical surroundings is noticeable in the premises of the new law firm. Inside becomes outside
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innovative five-storey, three-unit multi- residential building: a sculptural intervention in the garden of a mekong river villa.
completed | 2021
a large open plan office in combination with several call islands, hot desks, single offices, printing booth, social area, meeting and conference rooms over an area of 532m2 creates a conducive work environment for up to 36 permanent staff members, visitors and partners alike.
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notably, this building was also designed to respond to its context and environment. fully insulated and taking advantage of cross ventilation.
the design integrates surrounding elements - existing trees on-site, the water-cooled breezes from the Mekong, as well as views to both the river and to the city.
concept | 2022
a place for solace, refuge and retreat, a room for prayer, meditation and reconnection with the source of life; the I am the I am. perhaps an instrument to fill the space, a word to be read, or simply silence with the sea breeze touching the face, nature to envelope, being in the presence.
concept | 2022
commercial tower near phnom penh's international airport to host chea ry co.,ltd's head office and sales gallery, a convenience store and flexible office space for lease.
the stabilizing double v-columns bestow a unique emblem to the building and its users. overhangs in combination with roller shutters and greenery provide weather protection and an agreeable indoor climate. materials used are largely recyclable.
design and documentation | 2019
development of 12 new, identical, contemporary villas with strong connection between indoor and natural outdoor space as well as sensitivity to the local climate. Energy consumption shall be kept low.
completed | 2017
a common local apartment since 1960s turned into the architect’s studio where next young architects develop themself to a new way of life.
design and documentation | 2020
an independent, concave roof perched on slim steel columns combined with a bamboo louvre, shelters the crystal clear cabins from the elements while allowing for optimal natural ventilation.
concept | 2017
a converting of colonial building into a contemporary, multipurpose spaces aligned with a high class of recording studio which serves to all various customers, local and international artist.
