the villas Siem reap
design and documentation . 2019
siem reap. cambodia
design for six identical, contemporary twin villas developed on the DNA of the traditional khmer house with large portion of outdoor living, sheltered from the heat by upper rooms.
entrée, living and dining spread out borderless, slightly elevated over the ground and water of the narrow pool. behind the divider, containing semi-open kitchen and maid room, climb the cantilevering stair steps the house dividing wall through the open space. master bedroom, bedroom and family room adjoining the open multipurpose space on the upper floor allow to retreat into air conditioning powered by photovoltaic panels on the roof.
other than the traditional house, the villas are despite their openness of introvert nature. all spaces come with strong connections to the green yet private environment. a house to retreat, relax and rest, a house for the senses, an inner home.