Urbanland, a Crafting Communities

Founded by Cambodian architect Hok Kang, Urbanland has built a strong and diverse portfolio of boutique properties since its founding in 2013, receiving local and international accolades and awards.

The company

Urbanland is part of the ISI GROUP family, which has over 20 years of experience in the processing and distribution of steel building materials, pre-engineered steel structures and building solutions.

 

Together, Urbanland and ISI GROUP are focused on building a better Cambodia through quality, craft and attention to how we live.

Urbanland has unique corporate values,the VISION is:  We create change-making, aspirational communities and build trust through quality.The MISSION is:To be Cambodia's pioneering and trusted real estate developer, innovating one place and one community at a time.

The projects

Urbanland's projects bring a thoughtful and innovative approach to the residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. The hallmark of all Urbanland boutique projects is a dedication to modern design with integrity, built to highest-quality international standards, without compromising sustainability or aesthetics.

Raintree:

Raintree houses 3,000 sqm of creative office space for rent, as well as loft space and outdoor terrace for events, meetings and workshops in the heart of Phnom Penh's CBD.

Best Office Development (Cambodia), International Property Awards 2017.

Completion: 2016

Embassy Residences:

Located in the exclusive Tonle Bassac Embassy District, Embassy Residences is Urbanland's first condominium development with 85 apartment units.

Best Condo Development, Cambodia Property Awards 2016.

Completion: 2017

Treeline Urban Resort:

Siem Reap's first Art & Design hotel with 48 deluxe rooms and suites. Featured in internationally acclaimed travel and lifestyle websites and publications.

Completion: 2018

Embassy Central:

A new condominium in Phnom Penh's BKK1 district with 116 apartments, three sky gardens, a 21-storey vertical green wall and a dedicated amenities floor.

Best High Residential Architectural Design (High Rise), Cambodia Property Awards 2016.

Completion: 2018

The founder

HOK KANG,Founder and Managing Director of Urbanland Investment Co., Ltd, since 2013,and Founder of Hok Kang Architects, since 2010,Co-owner and Principal Architect of Brown Coffee, since 2009.

Hailing from Phnom Penh, Hok left his home country in 2005 to pursue an education in Architecture and Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Louis in Washington.

Following his studies, Hok found employment with Kengo Kuma and Associates, a design company in Tokyo, Japan.

He returned home to Phnom Penh, where he began his own practice, winning several awards for residential and commercial developments, including Embassy Residents, Embassy Central and Raintree.

Hok leads his practice as an architect who consistently challenges the boundaries of architecture and urban design by questioning spatial concepts and keeping a curiosity towards existing landscapes, design, interiors and furniture.

Hok has been celebrated for his influential works, including the Brown Coffee chain, Toul Kork Villa and Mekong Homes, a Cambodia-based affordable housing project aimed at providing dignified living opportunities for Cambodians living in rural areas.

Parallel to his private practice, Hok has remained involved in property development, through his involvement as Founder and Managing Director of Urbanland.

Hok believes in listening to Phnom Penh's needs and in responding with creativity. In designing high-quality spaces with excellent investment opportunity. Spaces that inspire. Spaces that are committed to the Kingdom, its people and its future.