Central Market, Phnom Penh
Jean Desbois; Louis Chauchon · Phnom Penh, Cambodia · 1937
Phnom Penh's Central Market organizes trading halls around a large domed centre. Four principal wings give the building a clear radial structure, while high spaces and openings help moderate the tropical conditions. Its bold geometric composition makes the market both a practical urban facility and a major Art Deco landmark. Visiting: A busy working market under the Art Deco dome; free to walk through during market hours, busiest in the morning.