Undergrad thesis-project abstract

Abstract of Thesis: Thesis project: Center for Tourism Management and Research of Kratie Main Project by: Lyhour Chhoun, Sokuncharia Srey & Sopheaktra Leng Individual Project: Community-tourism market by Sokuncharia Srey Advisors: Simaro Ung (Architect) & Sothy Pak (Engineer)

INTRODUCTION Over the years, tourism has become one of Cambodia’s main source of welfare, being second only

to the agriculture sector when it comes to the amelioration of the country’s socio-economic standing. It is a way of boosting cultural and historical values by spotlighting national identity to international tourists and

opening up the nation to international influences and diversification of knowledge. Most importantly, tourism is a sustainable industry that is hugely involved in the betterment of the local community through the generation of income and creation of jobs.

PROBLEMS & RESPONSES There is an abundant of tourist destinations in Cambodia however, the lack of information and

advertisement plunges many of the available destinations into obscurity. Furthermore, the lack of accommodations and tourism services also discourage tourists from visiting and exploring each attraction for all

its worth. Kratie is one such overlooked destination. It is a province that is brimming with natural resources from the Mekong river and its surrounding mountainous area, a home of many endangered species and breathtaking sceneries. It is also a land that is teeming with rich culture through deep-rooted history that

presents an endless potential for tourism development. Despite possessing the latent qualities to become one of Cambodia’s top tourist destination, the government is still hesitant about tourism development in Kratie. There is no interest in the planning or progression of the province’s existing attractions.

In order to bring awareness to the tourism potential in Kratie, this thesis propose a project that

is aimed toward the management, research and development of tourist destinations of Kratie through the

creation of the Center for Tourism Management and Research of Kratie. This primary goal of this center is to facilitates the journey of tourists by providing accommodation on the site, creating a central but small scale tourist port along the river of the site to ease transportation across the Mekong as well as providing catering

services through restaurant and canteen. A central office will be created to house the management and research and development of tourist destinations and encourage cooperations between the government and

existing NGOs that are interested in the preservation of culture and wild life in the province. Furthermore, an exhibition hall and library will be created to inform the public of the attractions in Kratie as well as spread

news of them. The center will also encourage interactions between the local community and national and international tourists through the community-tourism market. It will also serve as a public space for the local

community, where the population can gather to celebrate, while taking an active role in the development of the area's socio-economic situations.

METHODOLOGY In order to achieve maximum efficiency for the project, the first step is to accumulate necessary

data on tourism, economics, population and tourist destinations through meetings with ministries and interviews with the locals. The second step is to choose an appropriate site after thorough analysis of accrued

data. The third step is the development of the masterplan of the project through the consultations with the

advisors. The fourth and final step is the concept development of the individual projects and its subsequent design and planning.

MASTERPLAN

Biking Trial To accommodate existing Mekong Trial Hostel & Bungalow To provide accommodation services for tourists Camping Site

Utilization of existing trees and turn it into a local eco-tourism hotspot to generate income

Restaurant To provide food and catering services for the tourists

Tourist Port

To provide maritime travel services in between destinations across the Mekong

Community - Tourism Market Serve as a platform where people come together to connect regardless of origin and utilise as a pseudo-community space

Tourist Management Office

Tourism management, research and development purposes

Firefly Viewing

Utilization of existing pond and firefly habitats to create a nocturnal natural and visual experience for tourists

Exhibition and Library

A place where information on tourist attractions and the wonder of Kratie can be found

COMMUNITY-TOURISM MARKET Concept:

The purpose of this community market is to encourage interactions between the local community with growing tourists population to induce cultural and socio-economics exchange.

Services:

1. Canteen: created to facilitates tourists who journey between Kratie and Steung Treng.

GROUND FLOOR

2. Community-tourism market: a space where the locals and tourists can interact and immerse in a cultural exchange through the economics process of buying and selling.

3. Covered market: a flexible indoorspace where money can exchange hands in the local community but also function as a public space where community's celebration can take place.

Legend Information center Waiting area Cold food display Kitchen

FIRST FLOOR

CafĂŠ Eating area Mini-bar Mini-mart Waiting station Market stall Playground Staff area Storage Restroom Changing room Security

SECOND FLOOR

Cleaning supply closet First aid room

ELEVATION

FRONT ELEVATION

BACK ELEVATION

RIGHT ELEVATION

LEFT ELEVATION

Community-tourism market Covered market

Canteen

SECTION & MATERIALS

MARKET SECTION

Materials usage:

Administrative buildings in the local community use heavyweight materials while households are made out of wood. The community-tourism market uses heavy and light materials in combination to reflect the dual

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Clay roof tile Wood I shape steel as column

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place where di-

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Translucent glass

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Polymer carbon

through economics opportunity to promote

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health and renew the community.