Clouds of Umbrellas, Waves of Plastic Wastes
Mak Molirithiruth, Pen Lisa, Yos Davith
Site Location
While corresponding with the warehouse’s contemporary structure and architectural innovation, the canopy transforms the space with a contemporary structure that presents a distinctive contrast to the colonial architecture. The canopy serves as a focal point of public interaction and engagement in addition to demonstrating a sustainable design in a public space.
Inspiration: Market Umbrellas
Inspired by the traditional market umbrellas found in the surrounding sites, such as Phsar Kandal and most markets in Cambodia
Phnom Penh use around 10 million bag daily
“In Phnom Penh alone, around 10 million plastic bags are used on a daily basis” (UNDP)
1 water bottle = 10000 plastic bag = 1000 water bottle
Using a total of 5000 bottles, each bottle represents 2000 pieces of plastic waste, to design the recycled water bottles partitions.
The Cambodian Flat Bamboo
The project showcases Cambodian culture, craft, art, and way of life through traditional items that can benefit a variety of people, from farmers to families, from the countryside to the city. At the material sourcing phase, it provides more work opportunities for villagers; when the project is fully constructed, it provides a community friendly space for everyone and all activities; and finally, the project’s afterlife is concluded with the donation of each basket to all groups of people in need, from farmers to local housewives and even to the neighborhood vendors at the market.
Argricultural uses
Daily life uses
Art Expression
Activity Under the Tree
In Cambodia, Under the trees: (Central Meeting Point, the tree is a place where people gather together, where everyday activities play out under the shade of its branches)
Concept Process
From umbrellas, to canopy, with movable plastic bottle partitions to create a new hotspot in town.
I. Umbrella in the shape of our canopy
II. Use natural curves to connect to the umbrella make one tree canopy
III. Plastic bottle partition added as an art statement & serve function
IV. Create a new hotspot in town under the canopy
Space’s scenarios
With the canopy designed to be flexible and adaptable, the design is intended to become a new popular community gathering place in the neighbourhood.
Axonometric Explode Diagram
From bamboo, to hand crafted basket to reclaimed scaffolding, the design focus on sustainable and easy to construct approach
Flat Bamboo Basket
Bamboo Structure
Plastic Water Bottle
Existing Scaffolding
Section Perspective
