before eventually returning to Cambodia in 1991 where he served as President of the Council of Ministers, Minister of Culture, Fine Arts, Town and Country Planning. In 2008 he completed his doctoral thesis on the development and planning of Asian cities entitled Modern Khmer Cities. Many of his buildings are now under threat due to redevelopment and speculative land deals. His landmark National Theatre and the Council of Ministers building were demolished in 2008. The National Sports Complex was sold to a private developer in 2001 who has filled up its vital hydraulic system, consisting of moats and water treatment stations, with shoddy constructions, hence compromising its survival. Works From 1955 to 1970, Vann built nearly 100 projects. The following are some of the most significant: Phnom Penh National Sports Complex Council of Ministers State Palace Chaktomuk Conference Hall Teacher Training College Independence Monument National Theatre Front du Bassac housing development Vann Molyvann House Sihanoukville National Bank of Cambodia and staff housing SKD Brewery and staff housing Death Vann Molyvann died on September 28, 2017, at his home in Siem Reap city, aged 90. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons. Legacy In 2013, Vann Molyvann won Nikkei Asia Prize 2013 in the culture category. His works on famous landmarks such as the Olympic Stadium and the Independence Monument were highly recognized. Nikkei Asia Prizes was launched by Nikkei Inc. in 1996, the awards program honours people in Asia who have made significant contributions in three areas: regional growth, science, technology and innovation, and culture. Notes External links Grant Ross Helen and Collins Darryl Leon: Building Cambodia: 'New Khmer Architecture' 1953-1970, Bangkok: The Key Publisher, 2006 Chapter 7 devoted entirely to Vann Molyvann Fcccambodia.com Khmer Architecture Tours Guided tours around Phnom Penh highlighting his buildings The Vann Molyvann Project is an organization dedicated to documenting the work of Vann Molyvann. 1926 births 2017 deaths Cambodian architects People from Kampot province 20th-century architects 21st-century architects Members of the Académie d'architecture École des Beaux-Arts alumni Winners of the Nikkei Asia Prize New Khmer Architecture