Vann Molyvann, a pioneering figure in Cambodian modern architecture, designed many of the country’s most iconic buildings during the 1950s and 1960s.
Initiated by BROWN Coffee and HKA & Partners, Vann Molyvann House is a vibrant hub for arts and architecture communities, where ideas are shared, generations connect, and the legacy of a master architect inspires Cambodian future designers. Initiated by the local coffee brand Brown and architecture firm HKA & Partners, the former residence of renowned Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann has been tho
26/05/2026
🚨🎉 Shortlisting results are in!
Congratulations to all selected participants on advancing to the next stage of the competition. We’re excited to see your projects continue to develop.
Please check your email for further details on the next steps. We look forward to welcoming you on Saturday, 9 May 2026, at Vann Molyvann House for the judges’ feedback session.
19/05/2026
There’s something powerful about seeing an idea become physical.
In architecture, models are more than just representations, they are a way of testing space, scale, light, material, and experience. They allow ideas that once existed only in sketches and drawings to begin taking form in the real world.
As our shortlisted participants continue developing their proposals, model making becomes an important part of the process, helping communicate concepts, refine details, and bring imagination into something tangible.
We’re excited to witness our shortlisted projects continue coming to life.
14/05/2026
The faces behind the ideas. 💡
Congratulations once again to the shortlisted participants of Monsoon Modernism. We’re excited to officially introduce the individuals and teams selected to move forward in the competition.
Each proposal brought a thoughtful and unique perspective to contemporary Cambodian architecture, reflecting creativity, research, and a strong engagement with the legacy of modernism. We look forward to seeing how these ideas continue to develop in the next stage.
Thank you once again to everyone who submitted their work and contributed to this year’s program.
30/04/2026
🚨 Submissions are now officially closed. 🚨
Thank you for taking part in our architecture competition, Monsoon Modernism. We look forward to reviewing your design submissions.
Note:
- The eight selected entries from the shortlist will be announced on Living Structures’ social media platform and notified via email by Tuesday, 5 May, with further details regarding the next stage.
- Entries that are not selected will not proceed to the next stage of the competition and are encouraged to participate in future programmes.
30/04/2026
🚨📥 Submission Day 📥🚨
As we reach the final day of submissions, please ensure that your design has been carefully reviewed and meets all submission requirements before uploading.
All entries must be submitted by 5:00 PM. Kindly note that late submissions, or those that do not meet the stated requirements, will not be considered for the shortlisting process.
We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you have invested in this competition and look forward to reviewing your work.
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Note:
- The eight selected entries from the shortlist will be announced on Living Structures’ social media platform and notified via email by Tuesday, 5 May, with further details regarding the next stage.
- Entries that are not selected will not proceed to the next stage of the competition and are encouraged to participate in future programmes.
29/04/2026
🚨🗓 Just 1 day to go!
As the submission deadline approaches, here is a helpful checklist to review before submitting your design.
Things to look out for:
• Ensure all submission requirements are met
• Use the correct A1 template and include a clear project title and your ID
• Name your file correctly before submitting
• Upload your design via the official submission link
• Submit before the deadline
Deadline: Thursday, 30 April 2026, 5:00 PM
Submission Link: https://www.vannmolyvannhouse.com/events/architecture-competition-monsoon-modernism-designing-with-climate
28/04/2026
🚨🗓 Just 2 days to go!
This is a gentle reminder that the submission deadline is approaching. Please ensure that all submission requirements are met before submitting your design.
Deadline: Thursday, 30 April 2026, 5:00 PM
Submission Link: https://www.vannmolyvannhouse.com/events/architecture-competition-monsoon-modernism-designing-with-climate
We look forward to seeing your work.
[English Below]
តើបេក្ខជន បេក្ខនារី ដែលបានចូលរួមប្រកួតប្រជែងស្ថាបត្យកម្ម “ទំនើបនិយមមូសុង” មានគោលគំនិតយ៉ាងណាខ្លះចំពោះការរចនាដែលស័ក្កិសមសម្រាប់បរិបទប្រទេសកម្ពុជា? 🇰🇭
នេះជាការចែករំលែងរបស់បេក្ខជន បេក្ខនារី ជាមួយការបំផុតគំនិតពីវិធីសាស្រ្តរចនារបស់ លោកតាវណ្ណ ម៉ូលីវណ្ណ ដែលផ្តោតទៅលើអាកាសធាតុតំបន់ត្រូពិច និងបទពិសោធន៍របស់អ្នករស់នៅ។
ការប្រកួតប្រជែងស្ថាបត្យកម្មនេះ គឺជាការគោរពចំពោះមរតកនៃការងាររបស់ លោកតាវណ្ណ ម៉ូលីវណ្ណ (1926–2017) ដែលស្នាដៃរបស់លោកត្រូវបានចាត់ទុកថាជាគំរូដ៏សំខាន់មួយឆ្លើយតបទៅនឹងអាកាសធាតុរបស់ប្រទេសកម្ពុជា។
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📝 What do our architecture competition candidates think about “Monsoon Modernism”?
Check out this sharing of candidates and their inspirations from the design methods of Lok Ta Vann Molyvann, which focuses on the tropical climate and the experience of the residents.
This architecture competition pays tribute to the legacy of Vann Molyvann (1926–2017), whose work remains one of the most important examples of climate-responsive architecture in Cambodia.
20/04/2026
🚨 Just 10 days to go 🚨
A quick reminder that the design submission deadline is approaching. Now is the time to refine your ideas, review your drawings, and make sure everything is ready.
🗓️ Submission Deadline: Thursday, 30th April 2026, 5PM.
We look forward to seeing your submissions.
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