Amateur Hotel

Phnom Penh, 2023

Modern architecture of Amateur Hotel in Phnom Penh, showcasing its serene stone entrance, abundant greenery, and a welcoming outdoor ambiance.
Modern architecture of Amateur Hotel in Phnom Penh, showcasing its serene stone entrance, abundant greenery, and a welcoming outdoor ambiance.
Modern architecture of Amateur Hotel in Phnom Penh, showcasing its serene stone entrance, abundant greenery, and a welcoming outdoor ambiance.

The Amateur Hotel, located in one of Phnom Penh’s Morgan En Maison Towers and overlooking the Mekong River, is a multi-scalar project encompassing landscape, architecture, and interior design. Rooted in the natural curves of the site, the design introduces sophistication through restrained material selection and soft greenery. Guests approach through garden-like outdoor pool pathways leading to the ballroom, a pavilion-like structure that acts as both destination and spatial filter between the private hotel entrance and the public pool area. The ballroom follows the site’s curved footprint, with rhythmic walls and narrow vertical glazing aligned with skylights, creating a softly lit interior that contrasts with full-height glazing on the short ends, one opening onto the Mekong River, the other onto the garden entrance. This fluidity continues inside, where interiors blend white marble, woven textures, soft tones, and brass accents, composing a unified experience of retreat.

Modern architecture and landscape design of Amateur Hotel's outdoor lounge in Phnom Penh, featuring contemporary seating, lush garden elements, and a tranquil courtyard setting.
Modern outdoor design of Amateur Hotel's poolside and garden seating area in Phnom Penh, with comfortable lounges, natural stone planters, and shaded relaxation spots.
Modern landscape design detail at Amateur Hotel in Phnom Penh, showcasing a contemporary water feature or planter with dark pebbles and lush small plants.
Modern architecture and landscape design of Amateur Hotel's expansive swimming pool area in Phnom Penh, featuring multiple lounge spaces, lush tropical landscaping, and clear blue water.
Modern architectural landscape plan of Amateur Hotel in Phnom Penh, illustrating a modern outdoor layout with multiple pool areas, lounge spaces, and integrated greenery.
Modern architecture and landscape design of Amateur Hotel's outdoor lounge in Phnom Penh, featuring contemporary seating, lush garden elements, and a tranquil courtyard setting.
Modern architecture and landscape design of Amateur Hotel's outdoor lounge in Phnom Penh, featuring contemporary seating, lush garden elements, and a tranquil courtyard setting.
Modern outdoor design of Amateur Hotel's poolside and garden seating area in Phnom Penh, with comfortable lounges, natural stone planters, and shaded relaxation spots.
Modern outdoor design of Amateur Hotel's poolside and garden seating area in Phnom Penh, with comfortable lounges, natural stone planters, and shaded relaxation spots.
Modern outdoor design of Amateur Hotel's poolside and garden seating area in Phnom Penh, with comfortable lounges, natural stone planters, and shaded relaxation spots.
Modern landscape design detail at Amateur Hotel in Phnom Penh, showcasing a contemporary water feature or planter with dark pebbles and lush small plants.
Modern landscape design detail at Amateur Hotel in Phnom Penh, showcasing a contemporary water feature or planter with dark pebbles and lush small plants.
Modern architecture and landscape design of Amateur Hotel's expansive swimming pool area in Phnom Penh, featuring multiple lounge spaces, lush tropical landscaping, and clear blue water.
Modern architecture and landscape design of Amateur Hotel's expansive swimming pool area in Phnom Penh, featuring multiple lounge spaces, lush tropical landscaping, and clear blue water.
Modern architectural landscape plan of Amateur Hotel in Phnom Penh, illustrating a modern outdoor layout with multiple pool areas, lounge spaces, and integrated greenery.
Modern architectural landscape plan of Amateur Hotel in Phnom Penh, illustrating a modern outdoor layout with multiple pool areas, lounge spaces, and integrated greenery.

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