By Sok Lak
The aim of building the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is to promote free circulation of goods, services, capital and skilled labor although tariff reduction program and will be on track to meet our challenges such as non-tariff barriers.
“ASEAN should make further efforts to overcome all obstacles aimed at bringing to fruition the ASEAN Economic Community by focusing on the implementation of the ASEAN single window, trade facilitation, as well as measures identified by the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint,” Samdech PM Hun Sen said at a regional conference on “The CLMV countries and ASEAN economic community 2015-bridging the development divide” organized by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Asian Development Bank and Konrad Adenaue Stiftung on November 28-29.
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The ASEAN region now has a population of more than 600 million citizens, with a combined gross domestic product of nearly US$ 2 billion marked by high growth and political stability, a growing middle income population endowed by enormous natural resources. “These endowments result in great potential for rebalancing growth from foreign to domestic sources, thereby promoting intra-ASEAN regional trade and internal growth and its economic attractiveness to external partners,” Samchech Hun Sen added.
However, the reduction of development gaps among ASEAN member states is a pre-requisite condition in order to ensure competitiveness and to achieve regional integration. Closing these gaps will require a lot of resources.
Such investment would not only boost productive potential but would also help in the fight against poverty by improving access to basic services such as electricity and clean water. It is important therefore that implementation of Greater Mekong Sub-region Program and the Initiatives for ASEAN Integration (IAI) be strongly supported by development partners and members of the regional community alike.
According to the ADB estimates, Asia Pacific countries need to invest about US$ 8 billion dollars over the next decade.
K Kesavapany, Director of Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, said that over the past decade, the CLMV countries have demonstrated sustained impressive economic performance, robust economic growth, persistent poverty reduction, intensive investment in infrastructure, and enhanced efforts towards physical and human capital build-up.
Nevertheless, the development gap between the ASEAN-6 and the CLMV countries remains noticeable, he stressed. “A level playing field between the ASEAN-6 and the CLMV countries is imperative to ensure that all ASEAN countries are perceived as evenhandedly enjoying the benefit of regional economic integration.
Even though a sever agreement toward AEC 2015 has been reached, many of them await ratification and implementation.
“Many of the ASEAN countries do not even have a competition policy in place,” he noted.
“Inadequate human resources and infrastructure, both physical and institutional, threaten the timely materialization of AEC 2015.”
Samdech Hun Sen suggested that all CLMV countries make serious strides in order to tackle some issues such as domestic resource mobilization to ensure sustainable growth, enhancing cooperation with development, private sector participation in all the initiatives, joint effort to improve market access to products originated from the CLMV countries, and collective work to generate support for initiative under multilateral frameworks.
Source: The Southeast Asia Weekly, December 4-10, 2011, Vol. 5, Issue 49, Page 6
Sok Lak 
Tropical environment inspires desginer for own house design
According to reliable furniture shop in Phnom Penh construction materials information, the veteran interior designer of GSD Architect, Leong Yew Kooi has introduced a design of his dream in his own house which inspired by nature and tradition that he depicted as similar to those of a tropical forest oasis.
“It mimics the wild profusion of a tropical forest, with shrubs, trees and creepers. Much like a traditional Malaysian kampong house, this helps to lower the ambient temperature through evaporation and transpiration, which provides a passive cooling system for the house through cross ventilation.” said Kooi.
The designer described his house as he stressed: “The glass doors allow light to penetrate right into the space,”
“And the visual clarity allows a seamless interplay between the interior and exterior spaces – it brings the forest garden into the master bedroom. And the rooms themselves are transformed into open terraces when the doors are opened, blurring the line between inside and out.” He added.
The Modernist Design
This is the originally building is designed with stately architecture and modernist façade, leading to furniture shop in Cambodia
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By this way this building is designed to invoke a calming ambiance with open spaces and contemporary minimalist design, and it is added a new wing on the building’s former back courtyard that is clad in a floral patterned photo concrete surface acting as an elegant counterbalance to the rough dressed stone.
One more thing it is also designed with artistically directed and designed all public space and fluidly integrated shared spaces such as the lobby, cocktail bar and restaurant, finalized the interior room and suite design.
The Hidden Kitchen
Here is a kitchen was designed hidden behind folding doors, trustworthy furniture shop in Cambodia construction materials said.
By this way this kitchen is not designed to make into a feature, but added to the atmosphere of the rest of the house.
Moreover it is not mean this kitchen is not functional, but despite being small, it had everything needed for a full kitchen.
Indeed this kitchen is easy and discretely fitted in with the rest of the house, and it can be left open or closed as you want and with a special touch of originality and freshness connect to the layered re and orange gloss colors. Then the white counter height tables have many functions.
Adapting through time by Jay Hargrave
Designed by Jay Hargrave, the featured bathroom and its neighboring suite were renovated for the owners’ two sons. The challenge for Hargrave was to create something that is fun for the kids yet still in used and suitable when they grow older.
To achieve the request, the designer offered an office-like room where the boys could study, an adjoined playroom with the bedroom and an ensuite bathroom, according to reliable furniture shop in Phnom Penh
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As for the bathroom design, Hargrave stated: “The shower stall and toilet are located in the wet room, behind the sliding door. This means they can be used in private, while keeping the vanity and walk-through area open,”
To provide youthfulness, a green pixel-like square patterns floor and wall tiles were installed. Moreover, fittings and fixtures in the bathroom offered a masculine side of the design that fit with the request.
Glowing heliotrope hue by Elina Katsioula-Beall
“She was very excited and said these were the exact colors she wanted for her new kitchen – lavender and purple, mixed with graphite and black. Our search for materials started right there.” Said designer Elina Katsioula-Beall of owner’s desirable opinion in the design of her new kitchen.
“Violet lighting in the glass replicates the client's favorite gemstone. We teamed this with Lavender Mist granite counters and lilac glass mosaics, which line the concave alcove behind the cooktop. Matching curved soffits, mauve wallpaper and a custom wall mosaic of a cherry blossom echo these tones.”
“The pantry, coffee center and microwave are all mid height to provide improved access for the owner, who cannot reach high storage,” added the designer, as successful furniture shop in Cambodia
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Special handcrafted Millwork
Provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials, when asked to remodel the vacation home, designer Laine Jones and builder Steve Howell chose a design of bespoke woodwork appreciation.
From vanity to bath cover to window frames, handcrafted millwork were found. The bathroom featured a walk-in shower at one side of the bathroom, a separate but attached toilet room, and a spa bathtub at another end in front of a huge window.
“The tub was placed so bathers can enjoy the scenery from the spa,” said Jones.
“One tricky element was the toilet. Through other constraints, this became an internal room within the suite,” stated Jones.
“Now even this room has views to the lake – across the bathroom through the external window. Privacy was not paramount, as the ensuite bathroom is used only by the owners.”
“Because of the many hand-built elements, attention to detail was an important part of this project,” added Jones. “Everything was closely considered, from the double-action blinds that provide a degree of privacy for bathers, to the bronze tapware that works so well with the golden tones of the Douglas fir.”
Extraordinary flare
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“If ordinary isn't in your vocabulary, then these glass sinks are for you,” said president Carol Davis. “Their eye-catching designs mean the sinks work well as individual features that can more than hold their own in a variety of bathroom decors.”
“The Nautilus sink, for example, is a functioning work of art – adding drama to the simple act of running water,” she asserted. “The water spirals down the sink and drain in an attractive swirling pattern.”
Flat Sink is another unusual product from the firm. “This sink has a clean, flexible design that includes a removable center insert. This can be swapped out with other colors and textures to freshen your decor, or to tone in with other key features,” stated Davis. “The water disappears over the edge of the sink insert, creating an infinity edge.”
“VitraMax's reputation is built on the stand-out nature of our designs and on our policy of always providing clients with the best possible service,” added Davis.
The Beautiful Areopagus Residence
Here is the lovely and beautiful Areopagus Residence has been designed by Paravant Architects, leading to furniture shop in Cambodiaconstruction materials
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As the architects said, “Villa Areopagus sits modestly on the site, shrouded in the surrounding vegetation.
The street facing facade is largely opaque – a massive concrete wall with selective punctures that only provide a glimpse of the interior.
The openings are strategically placed to provide the house with cross ventilation and natural cooling.
The private facade faces south and features transparent glazing which allows for complete views of the valley towards San Jose”.
Indeed, this house has energy sources such as solar and photovoltaic systems and an on-site micro water-water-treatment plant for irrigation.
Long live
“Our kitchens are designed to last in terms of both strength and looks,” said director Sam Degabriele of Degabriele Kitchens’s vision and mission in designing a kitchen project, as provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials.
“Two things all our kitchens have in common is solid construction and attention to detail,” director Sam Degabriele said. “This applies to behind the scenes advantages, such as carpentry-style construction, as well as aesthetics. The classic, timber kitchen shown here is a good example.”
“Everything about this kitchen is built to last,” added Degabriele of the featured kitchen designed by the firm using its slogan as the motif. “The doors are in two finishes, American walnut timber and hand-painted custom wood. All cabinetry doors are also butt-hinged for additional strength.”
Metallic aesthetics by Robyn Labb
As successful furniture shop in Cambodia construction materials informed, subtle with contrasting approach was what designer Robyn Labb took cue from and created the featured kitchen.
Owner’s request was a bold, modern appearance with sharp opposition of stainless steel and dark charcoal timber cabinetry. Hence, Labb opted stainless steel benchtops, island, drawer fronts, and rangehood in satin veneer as well as a bespoke stainless bowl.
“The island bench is really a large block with stainless steel wrapping around the top and down the front and sides. Such a design is difficult to make, as the mitering and welding has to be perfect to ensure a smooth surface, which is why we used Crosbie Stainless Steel,” said Labb.
Fella space by Frances Robinson
According to reliable furniture shop in Phnom Penh
construction materials information, a good kitchen design always remains in the creativity design can come up with adding with owner’s personal touch.
The presented kitchen is a case in point where client of designer Frances Robinson requested an entertaining area for his friends to join. Hence, Robinso comes up with a compact and open plan layout for the space.
Since it is a boy zone, masculinity is the best choice to approach. Crisp and bold accents of color, rough benchtops and seamless cabinetry suggest this motif. The theme is furthered with an addition of a peninsula with a curved, laminated rimu server teaming with the lumpy stainless steel posts and mesh inserts.
While the elevated niche provides a bar for entertaining purpose, the formal dining table offers a strong contrast to the coarse feel of the designed pieces and give warmth to the space.
Evolving through time by Philip Bates
Provided by notable furniture in Cambodia construction materials, kitchen designs are varied. A showy one might immediately reveal its designed intention at once while the timeless one might take years to decode its aesthetic and function.
This traditional-style kitchen which complements the Georgian Revival house was taken cue from the latter case for its renovation. “The kitchen surrounds you with a wealth of detail,” designer Philip Bates said. “Those details don't jump out at you, but the longer you live with them, the more you notice and appreciate the fine craftsmanship.”
The details to traditional theme include the oak barrel-vault ceiling, wood veneer cabinetry with decorative corbels and paneled doors and drawers, granite countertops, tiled backsplashes, and limestone floor.
The Modern Generously-Sized House
Welcome to a modern generously-sized house has been created by Duque y Zamora Arquitectos, leading to furniture shop in Cambodia
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Anyway, the house features a compact volume, partially hidden in the steep terrain. By this way, the first floor of the house is a great place for the living room, kitchen and bathroom.
According to the architects, the materials used for the construction were non-toxic, with a low environmental impact for a healthy indoor environment, mostly of organic origin and 100% renewable:
“laminated wood for prefabricated structures, insulation cork for façade and roof, cellular glass insulation under slab, piping, wiring and electrical equipment polypropylene lime plaster facade, roof garden, PVC curtains and blinds, and natural limestone flooring and bamboo”.
The Great Indoor Outdoor design
This house looks really great with its exterior design and its beautiful green landscape, as construction in Cambodia
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One more thing, this house was created as a luxurious place with five bedrooms and it is also elegant and welcoming.
Furthermore, this Villa Pruhonice was considered as the amazing private luxurious home, and it opened to the surrounding with a transparent south-facing façade shielded.
Moreover, the purpose of this design is to merge indoor and outdoor living as the private and luxury place with its 560sqm.
As the architects said, the luxury family home” incorporates extensive smart features and uses the very latest technologies to allow the owners to control lighting, security and audio visual elements from their iPhones and iPads.
Automatically optimized temperature control uses live data from the house’s weather station to provide maximum energy efficiency”.
The Highly Modern Residence
Here is the highly modern residence has been designed by Levy:Chamizer Architects, leading to furniture shop in Cambodia construction materials
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One more thing, this house displays generously-sized interiors and an outdoor area with plenty of leisure opportunities.
Furthermore, each room was opened towards the impressive swimming pool, acting as the focal point of the property, with the help of large windows.
Anyway, the open space living and dining zone features floor to ceiling glass additions, offering views not just towards the pool, but to the lovely green area on the opposite side of the house.
Indeed, the black bookshelf also containing the TV and two cupboards with a vintage look contrast the white plastered walls, adding a dynamic touch.
Moreover, this modern elegant design is taken further to the bedrooms that exude a feeling of peacefulness with their comfy beds and front row seats to the pool area.
The Special Dark Exterior appearance
Here is the special exterior design of the modern house in Armadale, Australia, trustworthy to furniture shop in Cambodia
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By this way, the house catches your attention by its dark exterior appearance and concrete fence that blocks a large part of the building from sight.
Anyway, the house has been created as the spacious modern living space, which is well linked to the outdoor, through large windows facing the rear garden. In addition, the core of the exterior design is a generously-sized swimming pool.
Furthermore, this inner courtyard with its barbecue area is a perfect spot for outdoor entertaining and relaxation with perfectly blocked from curious eyes by natural green tree fences.
Most Beatiful Home with Natural Overlooking
This uncommon and memorable house was imagined by Austrian studio K_M Architektur, according to furniture shop in Cambodia
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The most interesting about this mountain is its overlooking both the lake and the Churfisten Mountain that provide the best landscape ever.
Furthermore, the use of natural materials natural materials using concrete, glass and wood as structural material make the house seems floating with captivates.
Here is further explanation from architect, “The effect is intensified by sliding glass doors as high as the room itself on this side of the façade.”
Creative concept
“Our old offices were cramped and a little tired. We wanted a space that could appeal to staff and visitors, convey a confident and assured persona, and be flexible enough for long-term changes,” said Pynenburg and Collins’ director Tim Burns of the concept in creating the firm’s ideal design, as successful furniture shop in Cambodia
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“To ensure that the space can be read as one, none of the elements go full height except for one oversized wall that acts as a central organising element, with the rest of the office spiralling around it,” stated Burns. “The wall draws the eye up and expresses the height of the space, as well as dividing the space. Voids in the wall allow space for the trusses to travel through and offer sight lines into the spaces beyond.”
“We wanted a material palette that didn't draw attention to itself, so that the space functions as a simple container,” added Burns. “At the same time, we wanted the space to be elegant and welcoming, so we've gone for a semi-industrial feel, with nothing too brutal.”