CAMBODIA
M 2020-2021
White Matter Design Studio 67 Ubi Road 1, 09-06 Oxley Bizhub Singapore 408730
- practice White Matter Design Studio was incorporated in 2019, with offices in Singapore, Cambodia and Taiwan. The firm delivers holistic design solutions with the aim to curate lifestyle experiences using its deep knowledge and forward thinking approach. Crystalville is a fully realised 43 hectare masterplan for a beachfront resort town in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, close to Phnom Penh. It is a mixed-use development embracing commercial, residential and leisure facilities. The entire site includes eleven zones encompassing residences, hotels, lagoon, retail mall, convention centre, resort and a marina. The location has excellent transport links but retains a connection to nature by bordering the Ream National Park.
Taking its cue from the surrounding environment, the concept integrates large villas with Jacuzzi pools that dot the beachside, while modern compact villas with pools and cabanas are intertwined with mangrove swamps, connected by boardwalks. The primary residential zone is car-free, with residents exchanging their cars for buggies between the separated car parks and their homes. This creates pedestrian-friendly living that engages with nature. A shopping mall provides residents with retail and restaurant opportunities. Architecture makes use of exposed reinforced concrete that will weather naturally over time, while timbered louvres create shade, reducing cooling load and improving energy consumption. Crystalville represents a desirable and self-contained living experience embedded in nature while retaining modern conveniences.
t: +65 9745 2617 / +65 8299 0269 e: info@whitematter.asia w: www.whitematter.asia Award Winner MIXED USE ARCHITECTURE CAMBODIA Crystalville, Masterplan For A Resort Town by White Matter Design Studio
114
International Property Awards
White Matter Design Studio-Worlds-Best.indd 1
26/02/2021 16:43