Cambodian Architecture: Where is it going?

A public lecture series on contemporary Cambodian architecture, is being organised by SangSalapak-Building Arts with the support of UNESCO.

All are welcome at the lectures, which are free, in Khmer language and will be on Saturdays 18 Mar, 25 Mar and 2 April. There will be a debate follow-up probably on 6 April at Reyum.

Details of the lectures are below. The lectures are by 2 young architects trained in Cambodia, Hok Sokol and Khuy Py, and two more experienced Cambodian architects with international exposure.

Ros Borath will talk about the one new building in Cambodia featured in an international publication on modern world architecture. Phuoeng Sophean will talk about the sophisticated, recently completed Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Please pass on this information to any Cambodians you think may be interested

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