KHOM - MARRIOTT AUTOGRAPH PHNOM PENH
The facade embodies humility and discretion. Cambodian culture and craftmanship are embedded and reinterpreted throughout even the small details, lending a soulful and pristine finish to the facade.
The facade shall take in account the existing structural grid and correct its proportion to look complete. It is like a clothing that at the same time hide the existing body and reveal it.
"It is like a clothing that at the same time hide the existing body and reveal it"
It will be built of robust materials: granite & glassfiber reinforced concrete.
The drop off area combines maneuverability and waiting areas within a sophisticated hardscape featuring a granite cobblestone floor. A transition operates gradually as one walk from the street.
The gallery prepares the mind and soothes the soul, before entering. Outburst of greenery arouse interest and produce a layer evolution towards inner grace.