Going green

As successful furniture shop in Cambodia construction materials informed, this commercial building was the work of lead architects Ken Yeang who especially incorporated ecology into this giant marquee.

"The green strip has a minimum width of 3m at any given point and achieves 113% replacement of the site's green ground coverage within the new built form," he says.

"Alongside the spiraling landscaping there is a pedestrian walkway that allows people to follow this Vertical Linear Park (VLP) as it weaves around the building face. The ramp climbs one floor level at each facade. 

However when it reaches a corner, the ramp opens out into a terrace, creating large external spaces that users of the building can enjoy. It also allows gardeners to look after the plants, without needing to enter the offices."

"The gardens allow occupants of the building to interact with nature and offer opportunities to experience the external environment," added Yeang.