ARC302 – Architectural Design Studio IV allows students to design a mixed-use high-rise building. Through this project, students explore vertical circulation strategies and experiment with form across multiple spatial conditions, expressing their creativity in complex urban scenarios.

In this student project, The Vine Tower is envisioned as an evolving vertical ecosystem inspired by Kampot’s mountains and salt fields, rotated for natural airflow, wrapped in a vine-like façade that reflects light like salt crystals, and designed with flexible spaces that adapt over time. It stands as a breathing landmark of resilience, cultural identity, and sustainable growth in the city’s changing landscape.

Student: Chariya Lay and Somalypothea Rath

Instructor: Mr. Ruben Castillero Mortera