The Wells Residence is located at the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The city experiences a tropical monsoon climate, characterized by high humidity influenced by the Gulf of Thailand and the Indian Ocean high pressure systems.
The design approach focuses on natural elements, utilizing natural ventilation, daylighting, and a three-dimensional ecological network. Water is integrated into the building interior to create a comfortable physical space with minimal energy consumption.
Through three-dimensional greening and comprehensive consideration of various natural elements both inside and outside the building, a three-dimensional ecological network connected with natural ecology is created. Greenery and water features are introduced into the interior of the building. Each floor is equipped with sky gardens and open corridors connecting to the outside, while the top of the building features a swimming pool and greenery, bringing nature upwards.
Ground-level green systems, sky gardens, and rooftop greenery form the three-dimensional ecological network of the entire building. Vertical green walls on the exterior facade of the garage and two-storey-high vertical green walls in the indoor sky gardens are also part of the vertical ecological system. Material and energy resources are efficiently recycled within the three-dimensional ecological system, enhancing biodiversity and reducing environmental impact.
To adapt to the hot and humid climate, the ground floor features glass doors that can be completely folded open when necessary to enhance ventilation. The above-ground parking levels are designed in an open layout to maximize natural ventilation. The apartment floors utilize open corridors and sky gardens to create updraft spaces, allowing convection currents to carry away excess heat from indoors and reducing the need for air conditioning. This design strategy helps lower indoor temperatures and decreases energy consumption.
Given the increasing scarcity of non-renewable energy resources, the use of natural daylighting and ventilation aims to minimize resource consumption wherever possible.
We aim to create a green vertical community that integrates residential, living, leisure, fitness, socializing, and shopping functions into one cohesive environment. Upon entering the building through the entrance into the lobby, adjacent to it is a lounge area that connects seamlessly with the outdoors. This ground floor public space is designed to evoke a natural and comfortable atmosphere.
Each floor of the building features three sky gardens that are accessible from outdoors, filled with sunlight and greenery, ideal for social interaction. At the top of the building, there are facilities such as a rooftop swimming pool, gym, rooftop restaurants, multi-functional courts, children's entertainment areas, leisure paths, and other amenities to enhance the quality of life for residents.
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