Project: A Frame Holiday House
Location: Bakti River, Takeov Province, Cambodia
Client: SAR family
Year: 2024
A long-overdue family holiday home with an A-frame structure design to maximise the cosy atmosphere of the natural environment. The main objective of the project is to create relaxing family gathering spaces with sustainability in mind. The design takes full advantage of the site's environment, featuring amazing natural scenery and ancient temples, with large windows and an open-space design, while still including dedicated spaces for various functions and activities.
The Site
Concept
Heat participation
Stages of A frame shape development
13
14
12
10
Level 1
9
1
4
5
6
2
7
7
3
8
1. Entrance
2. Main bedroom
3. Dining area
4. Kitchen
5. Walkin pantry
6. Bathoom
7. Outdoor Seating
8. Lounge
9. Main bedroom
11. Upper bedroom
12. Front balcony
13. Upper bathroom
14. Rear balcony
10. Upper hallway
Ground
One of the challenges with A frame house shape design, there is limited roof for upper levels and not providing suitable shape for certain spaces such as the Entry and kitchen. To tackle this challenge, additional head rooms are designed to those area without eliminating the benefit of A frame shape and functions to other spaces.
The A frame structure design is specifically chosen for hot climate country such as Cambodia. The large skylights on the roof are both for breathtaking views to the natural landscape, stargazing opportunities and scientifically for hot air ventilation.
The ground plan is designed for more family time with different activities, whereas the level 1 is for private spaces, providing options for the family members.
A frame structure is specifically designed with sustainability in mind. The project is as a self-efficient as much as possible. Solar Panels will be used on the roof, and land if required. Underground recycle water system management is easily installed, thanks to the lifted design of the house.
