Mekong Villa Captivates with Modern Comfort That Floats Above the Mekong River
Designed by Phnom Penh based studio Bloom Architecture, the Mekong Villa stands out as a unique house in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Completed in 2022, the building reflects a modern design style that merges exquisite comfort with charming aesthetics. The villa serves as a weekend residence for a large family, offering breathtaking views of the Mekong River and a serene connection with its natural surroundings.
Long Box Shaped Volume Maximizes The View
The long box shaped volume maximizes the view, blending modern comfort and aesthetics with vernacular concepts. The ground floor is kept completely transparent. Enclosed with large sliding glass panels it emphasizes the relation to the horizon. It is the space for family reunions. The support functions of the villa are combined in a separate volume, fully covered by local golden sandstone.
Upper Floor Fully Protected With Wooden Shutters
The upper floor is fully protected with wooden shutters. Maintaining privacy, these help to filter the light and protect the deep balconies of the bedrooms from the sun and rain. The Mekong Villa marks the continuation of Bloom’s work about layered facades and the use of local material finishes and craft.
Theatrical Sense Of Arrival From The Road Side
From the road side, the villa offers a theatrical sense of arrival. The drop-off evokes a sense of mystery with a series of wide wooden pivot doors. Once opened, an enclosed inner garden of palm trees is bordered by a walkway leading to the house. Finally, as one gets closer to the green riverbank a terraced minimalist garden allows the view to the Mekong from the living room.
A Deep Connection With Its Natural Settings
The Mekong Villa is hard to leave. A family home defined by a deep connection with its natural settings and its cozy interiors.
Photography courtesy of BLOOM Architecture
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