CAMBODIA RETREAT
COMPETITION PROJECT
The main goal of our project was to understand and address the most pressing challenges Cambodia is facing. The issues of mass deforestation and destruction of natural ecosystems, combined with low income per capita, led us to develop a solution that would be minimally invasive to the environment and feasible for local workers to implement. Our project not only aims to preserve as much of the natural landscape as possible but also introduces simple, eco-friendly solutions rooted in tradition.
Raising the building on stilts references traditional Khmer architecture while also minimizing ground disturbance. The circular layout provides flexibility in positioning the buildings, allowing them to seamlessly integrate into natural clearings between trees, regardless of their orientation to the cardinal directions. This design makes the structures part of the surrounding landscape, offering a sense of privacy and seclusion from the outside world. The open floor plan, combined with the ability to open up to all sides, allows users to fully immerse themselves in the surrounding greenery.
The elevated roof enhances natural ventilation, maximizing its efficiency. At the top, a funnel system collects rainwater and harnesses its potential energy to power a filtration system, providing an eco-friendly method for collecting and purifying water for later use.
