The White Building is synonymous with prostitution and drugs, but in reality, these seedier elements only occupy a small section of the 450m long apartment block. The 2,500 residents that live here seem mostly to be families, workers and shop owners. The one common denominator however is wealth - this is certainly one of the cities lowest socio-economic areas. Phnom Penh, 2016.
Ny, Phnom Penh. “Life is normal here - I know everyone” Ny’s family have lived on the top floor of the White Building since 1982. She says she’s happy living here and has one of her five children living in the next apartment. 2016.
A local woman cooks lunch outside her home - White Building, Phnom Penh. 2016.
