NOVOTEL SIHANOUKVILLE MAKES ITS DEBUT IN CAMBODIA
Bloom infused the guest experience with the spirit of traveling on a cruise boat, the sensation of being castaway at sea, leaving the land behind...
JAN '25 NOMINATION
BUILDING OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 2025
BLOOM Architecture Nominated for Three Categories in ArchDaily’s Building of the Year Awards—BOTY2025 We are honored to announce that three of our projects—Small Houses, Kep West, and Zuellig Pharma Head Office—have been nominated for ArchDaily's Building of the Year 2025! This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and collaborators in shaping meaningful and impactful architecture. We extend our gratitude for the support of our clients and partners who have helped bring these projects to life. Voting is now open!
JAN '25 PUBLICATION
ANGKOR GRACE, Published on ArchDaily
The half-finished housing development is emblematic of Cambodia's aspirational economy. These iconic gated communities, known locally as 'boreys,' map out the ...
ARCHDAILY ARTICLE
DEC '24 PUBLICATION
KEP WEST, Published on ArchDaily
The charming seaside city of Kep has long been a holiday destination for Cambodians and tourists. When the government initiated a plan to reclaim a ...
ARCHDAILY ARTICLE
NOV '24 REKA CONFERENCE
Cambodia in Bloom
We were honoured to be invited by the @MIID to present our work in Kuala Lumpur and share our purpose, along with a panel of wonderful international designers. Thanks so much for this opportunity to present the blooming side of Cambodia and for the hospitality! "A decade ago, I found my purpose as an architect in Cambodia. What I have learned is the importance of serendipity: the happy accidents that lead to unforeseen discoveries, the art of interpreting what surrounds us. We learn about our territory by doing projects. Our aim is to create an architecture that is authentic, true to the place. Buildings that can transform our environment in a positive way. We are using our projects to reveal the importance of the geography we build in, the materials contained in the soil, the temperature and humidity, the nature and where cities are installed are all linked to topography and hydrography."
SEP '24 TALK
STORY BEHIND ARCHITECTURAL HOUSING
Founding Principal Antoine Meinnel shared his insights on how to design homes rather than houses, at a dialogue organized by The Gentry hub. The engaging panel discussion that follow shed a light on the importance of the collaboration with owners and the duty of the architect to advise. We appreciated to interact with students and young professionals in this setting. There was a lot of curiosity about the process of Bloom when using local materials in unconventional ways.
JULY '24 PUBLICATION
ZUELLIG PHARMA HEADQUARTERS, Published on ArchDaily
From Industrial Warehouse to Creative Office Space - It is tempting to consider an abandoned warehouse as somewhat of a blank canvas. However, to efficiently transform a structure that is designed for the ...
ARCHDAILY ARTICLE
SEP '24 PUBLICATION
SMALL HOUSES, Published on ArchDaily
Bloom designed this collection of 3 small houses in 2019, with the aim to create a surprising green environment, a haven in disconnection from one of the most dynamic streets of Phnom Penh...
ARCHDAILY ARTICLE
JULY '24 PUBLICATION
MEKONG VILLA, Published on Architizer
Designed by Phnom Penh based studio Bloom Architecture, the weekend residence for a large family was conceived as an abstract reinterpretation of the ...
ARCHITIZER ARTICLE
JULY '24 PUBLICATION
Takhmau Boarding School, Published on Designboom
Designed by BLOOM Architecture in 2021 for an NGO, the Takhmau Boarding School in Cambodia facilitates education access for young girls. The structure integrates a ...
DESIGNBOOM ARTICLE
JULY '24 PUBLICATION
Takhmau Boarding School, Published on RTF
In 2021, this educational facility was designed by Bloom for a NGO which permits young girls to access education. The building’s robust concrete skeleton is complemented by a ...
RETHINKING THE FUTURE ARTICLE
JULY '24 PUBLICATION
Pizza 4P's BKK, Published on RTF
BLOOM’s innovative approach tackles Southeast Asia’s challenge – the plastic polluting our environment – turning it into a source of happiness for tomorrow...
RETHINKING THE FUTURE ARTICLE
MAY '24 VISIT
MoE Workshop, Takhmau Boarding School
Last month, we were invited to share our experience on designing the happy chandara Boarding school completed 3 years ago. We gave a tour along with Toutes a l'ecole representative to a delegation from Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Land Management Urban Planing and Construction. Also present, a team of representative from Republic of Korea, and countries from the mekong region (Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos). It was the opportunity to explain how sustainability is at the core of bloom's design. We introduced the 5 key principles to all bloom design: • Adaptility of the use • Passive climate control • Use of local materials and crafts • Allowing nature to surround us • Create pride and comfort for the users.
MAY '24 PUBLICATION
AMBER KAMPOT, Published on Living ASEAN
Like the opening scene of a movie, a luxury resort named Amber Kampot nestles warmly amidst lush mangrove forests and tidal ponds straddling the boundary between...
LIVING ASEAN ARTICLE
FEB '24 OPENING
Accor unveils Novotel Sihanoukville Holiday Resort
“Novotel offers a perfect blend of contemporary design, spacious comfort, and well-being facilities. This combination makes Novotel...
PRESS RELEASE FROM ACCOR
JAN '24 COMPLETION
Kung-Fu Kitchen,
the art of cooking for the people
Centering around Kungfu Kitchen’s brand identity and personality, the space designed by Bloom showcases the creative approach to Chinese cooking, as an art form. The achievement of this renovation lies in the ability...
PROJECT
JAN '24 PUBLICATION
FACTORY, featured on SEAB Magazine
BLOOM Architecture designed the guidelines for the conversion of garment factories from the 60s into a new social hub to house cultural and events spaces for the youth of Phnom Penh.
SEAB MAGAZINE ARTICLE
DEC '23 PUBLICATION
SMALL HOUSES, featured on Living Asean
Like a dream turning into a vibrant reality, a trio of small houses sits beautifully ensconced in a cul-de-sac away from the noise and traffic on the main thoroughfare in central Phnom Penh. Together they occupy...
LIVING ASEAN ARTICLE
DEC '23 PROJECT
LFRD - Third Prize Competition
Our buildings are born of their environment.
They respond to history, socio-cultural factors, functional needs, climate.
NOV '23 AWARD
Takhmau Boarding School, The finalist of Archello Award '23
We are thrilled to announce that Takhmau Boarding School has been selected as a finalist for the Archello Awards 2023 Community Centre of the Year category.
NOV '23 PUBLICATION
Pizza 4P's BKK1 Published on Archello
This innovative concept demonstrates the role of creatives to turn a challenge of today - the plastic polluting our environment - to become a source of happiness for tomorrow...
ARCHELLO
OCT '23 PUBLICATION
SMALL HOUSES,
Published on Cube Magazine #104
Cubes 104 explores the desire in creating livable cities for all, fostering equitable workplace culture, embracing cognitive inclusion in learning environments and more. Read More
OCT '23 PUBLICATION
Published on Kiripost
“Ten years ago, an opportunity arose that changed my life,” recalls Antoine Meinnel, a founding partner at Bloom Architecture in Phnom Penh. The French-Cambodian was born and...Read More
OCT '23 SHORTLISTED
World's 85 best buildings shortlisted for Dezeen Awards '23
Dezeen has announced the architecture shortlist for this year's Dezeen Awards, which includes buildings by Zaha Hadid Architects, Olson Kundig, Open Architecture and Bloom Architecture! Read More
SEP '23 LONGLISTED
Takhmau Boarding School,
Longlisted for Dezeen Awards '23
The 235 longlisted projects, which are in the running for awards, were made by studios located across 36 different countries including Mexico, Japan, Iran, Vietnam, Tanzania and Cambodia. Read More
SEP '23 SANCTUARY VILLA
Unexpected Layers of Intimacy in the Shadow of a Factory
Typically, a factory threatens to be a nightmare neighbor. Our client’s vision to live just meters from their electronics factory on the far outskirts of Phnom Penh was a bold move, considering the potential aggravation... View Project
AUG '23 PUBLICATION
Takhmau Boarding School, Published on Archello
This educational facility was designed by Bloom in 2021 for a NGO which permits young girls to access education. It combines a robust concrete skeleton with a light and organic bamboo skin...Read More
AUG '23 PUBLICATION
MEKONG VILLA, Published on Archinect
Designed by Phnom Penh based studio Bloom Architecture, the weekend residence for a large family was conceived as an abstract reinterpretation of the nearby traditional Khmer houses... Read More
AUG '23 PUBLICATION
SOUTH FIELD SCHOOL, Published on Archello
This 43 classrooms school was commissioned to Bloom in 2019 by the French Nongovernmental Organization “pour un sourire d’enfant” (PSE) in order to structure and modernize a campus... Read More
JUN '23 PUBLICATION
PIZZA 4P's BKKI, Published on Archello
This innovative concept demonstrates the role of creatives to turn a challenge of today - the plastic polluting our environment - to become a source of happiness for tomorrow... Read More
JUN '23 SHORTLISTED
PIZZA 4P's BKKI,
Shortlisted for INDE Awards '23
Today we’re thrilled to announce that 'Pizza 4P's BKK1' has been shortlisted in the Social Space category of INDE Awards 2023. Congratulations to our project team, client and all collaborators. Read More
JUN '23 SHORTLISTED
SMALL HOUSES,
Shortlisted for INDE Awards '23
To be amongst some of the most prestigious firms and be recognized by the esteemed juries are the affirmation of our global standard design. Congratulations to our project team, client and all collaborators. Read More
APR '23 PUBLICATION
AMBER KAMPOT, Published on Designverse
Amber Kampot is a resort project undertaken by Bloom in early 2018. In the context of an Asian mangrove at the foot of the magnificent Bokor Mountains...Read More
APR '23 PUBLICATION
AMBER KAMPOT, Published on Archello
Bloom investigates a Kampot specific luxury retreat that would delve into the Cambodian culture. Curated for the modern traveler, contemporary villas are inserted organically...Read More
MAR '23 THE WAVE
Redefining Kep’s New Shoreline
This series of buildings composed of sandstone walls, covered by undulating concrete roofs were designed by Bloom Architecture in 2023. They host a sailing club, a restaurant, rooftop bar... View Project
FEB '23 ZUELLIG PHARMA HEADQUARTERS
From Industrial Warehouse to Creative Office Space
It is tempting to consider an abandoned warehouse as somewhat of a blank canvas. However, to efficiently transform a structure that is designed for the practicalities of storage and distribution into a ... View Project
FEB '23 MEKONG VILLA
Bloom design a riverside weekend villa in Phnom Penh as a modern Cambodian home
Following the flow of the Mekong River on a boat and travelling towards the northern outskirts of Phnom Penh, one may observe a modern wooden villa seemingly floating the riverfront... View Project
FEB '23 PRESS RELEASE
Zuellig Pharma opens new office in Cambodia
“Cambodia is an important market in Indochina for Zuellig Pharma, and we are pleased to have revamped the office to provide a more pleasant, safe, and conducive working environment for employees here" Read More
JAN '23 PUBLICATION
AMBER KAMPOT, Published on Archdaily
Between river and mountain, between rice fields and mangrove, between the colonial town of Kampot and its salt farms, Amber Kampot is a resort designed to showcase the locale. ... Read More
JAN '23 PIZZA4P's
Bloom Architecture transforms plastic waste into the material of the new Pizza 4P's restaurant in Phnom Penh
7.8 tons of plastic were collected from Milk boxes, snack bags, straws, food containers and market boxes in order to be recycled as louvers and protect the glass facade from sun radiation... View Project