Posted in architecture, cambodia on Feb 8th, 2015
Hey look, it's the new city bus!
Hooray for mass transit traffic solutions!
Can we get a skytrain next?
There is however, a disturbing aspect to the bus stops: they use a tactic of what's called 'disciplinary architecture' where seats cannot be slept on due to hand rails. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disciplinary_architecture
http://hyperallergic.com/131525/disciplinary-architecture-or-deterrence-by-design/
The bus stops have ...
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This looks intriguing; From Helsinki to Phnom Penh:
W E L C O M E !
Presentation series of Urban planning projects of students from Helsinki
University
of Technology. After our field work period in Phnom Penh in the spring
2009, we came
up with various sustainable strategies for the growth of the Cambodian
capital Phnom
Penh. Be ...
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Curious to see some of the folks cited in the recent New York Times article on photography in Cambodia?
THURSDAY 2 July 6 PM we celebrate the EXHIBITION OPENING of "GLOBAL HYBRID".
Cambodian contemporary artists Ouer Sokuntevy (above), Chhan Nawath, Riem Em, Leang Seckon, Pich Sopheap, Kong Vollak, Meas Sokorn meet counterparts ...
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Monivong / Sihanouk Boulevard, Gold Tower 42 construction. I wonder if they'll actually get up to 42 stories.
Tags: cambodia,construction,crane,architecture
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[First time to Meta-House? All films are free. ]
Dear Meta House Friends!
As always we would like to inform you about our programs
featuring great documentaries/feature films from Cambodia.
This week at Meta House you can watch exciting works
by the old and young generation of Cambodian filmmakers.
On-going is the art exhibition TRANSFORMATION ...
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