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Design is a team sport, yet for too long, design books, archives, and specialised materials have remained locked behind private doors. We’re thrilled to celebrate the launch of the country’s first public architecture and design library. Housed within the brutalist legacy of Vann Molyvann’s former residence, it is a rare masterclass in community-led placemaking, and a vital new resource for the city’s next generation.
From Paris Fashion Week to the Maison & Objet show, Cambodia’s fashion industry is starting to claim its place in the exciting world of fashion. You may be surprised to know that the Kingdom has been represented on the runways of Milan or that a Khmer designer created shoes for Justin Bieber! Read to discover 5 fashion designers in Cambodia that are taking the industry to new heights >>
From the role of women in society, to climate change, to Cambodia's first transgender boxer, photographers in our community are using their lenses to capture candid stories, challenge narratives, and inspire change. In this special feature, we explore the work of our top 10 favourite creatives using this medium to stimulate social dialogue. Read more here >>
Design of gated housing communities Cambodia is about to look very different. In a country brimming with boreys, award-winning real estate developer Urbanland teams up with HKA & Partners to bring to life a home that meets people's needs before they even recognise them. Read our blog to discover the aspirational architecture in their master plan, plus new design solutions in their latest development >>
Much of conversation around best practices for optimising productivity when working from home that we’ve seen seem to center on habits such as ‘creating a morning routine'. Here, however, are Team Raintree’s tips on boosting productivity that solely focuses on how we can use design to maximise our productivity at home.
Take out your sparkling outfits because Christmas @ Raintree is finally here! Our third edition brings some of our most talented creative and entrepreneur friends from Siem Reap to mark the official launch of the first ever Siem Reap design book - Siem Reap: A Designer’s Perspective by photographer and designer Nataly Lee and architect Hok Kang. Come eat, drink, shop and craft with us all weekend with colleagues, friends and family. Read more >>
The holiday season is here! Christmas @ Raintree is back for an even bigger third edition after the blast we had in previous festivals. This year’s theme ‘Siem Reap in the City’ brings not only some of our favourite Siem Reap artisans to our rooftop space for two days of festive fun, but also the exciting launch of the absolutely stunning book Siem Reap: A Designer’s Perspective by Nataly Lee and Hok Kang. Join us as we bring the holiday season alive through creative pop-up stalls, scrumptious foods and drinks, live music and of courses plenty of instagrammable spots. Read more on how we turn our rooftop into a Christmas explosion >>
