Residential design, construction, and renovation — built to international standards, made for Laos.
modernlaohomes.com · Vientiane Capital
Modern Lao Homes has been building residential homes in Vientiane since 2017 — for Lao families, for foreign residents, and for diplomatic missions.
We work in a single, narrow lane: residential design and construction. We do not chase commercial work. We do not subcontract the build and disappear. We design, engineer, and construct homes — typically one to three storeys, 140 to 400 square metres, across Vientiane Capital — and we stay close to each one from the first sketch to the final handover.
Our engineering pedigree is unusual for a residential builder in Laos. Our Head Engineer, Adrian Holcombe, brings thirty years of international project experience — from the Crowne Plaza Vientiane and ANZ Bank Laos, to Samba Bank Tower in Riyadh and the Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric project. That depth shows up in every home we build, in places most clients never see.
We are deliberately small. We take on the work we can do well, and we say no to the rest.
We take great pride in what we build — both in construction and in our brand.
Gary Snider is the Managing Director of Modern Lao Homes. He brings over two decades of experience across operations, finance, and project oversight, with a particular focus on delivering complex international projects in Southeast Asia.
Gary's role is the discipline behind the work: client relationships, contractual integrity, financial oversight, and the day-to-day decisions that keep a residential project on time and on budget. He works closely with each client throughout the lifecycle of their project — from the initial conversation through to handover.
Adrian leads the engineering function at Modern Lao Homes. His career spans thirty years of international work across hospitality, banking, hydroelectric, medical, and residential sectors. He is NEBOSH HSE qualified and has held senior engineering positions in Lao PDR, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
Adrian's discipline is in the details that determine a home's longevity — load calculations, foundation design, mechanical and electrical systems, and the quality assurance that separates a house built to a price from a home built to last.
Most residential builders in Laos have never worked outside Laos. Our Head Engineer has spent thirty years on projects most local firms will never see — and brings every lesson back to your home.
When Adrian specifies a foundation, designs a structural frame, or signs off on a fire-life-safety system for a private residence, the standard is set by what was required at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane, the Samba Financial Group HQ in Riyadh, and the King Abdullah Financial District Convention Centre. Residential work is simpler — but the rigour does not change.
The four projects shown over the next pages are a sample of Adrian's prior work. They are not Modern Lao Homes projects. They are the foundation that Modern Lao Homes is built on.
The first international five-star hotel built in Laos. Adrian served as the opening team's Chief Engineer, managing construction completion and certifying that all engineering — fire-life safety, electrical, mechanical, and civil — conformed to international standards.
The role included training and developing the local operations and maintenance team, instituting routine maintenance protocols (PPM), and embedding HSEQ practices including LOTO and confined-space procedures.
Banking
ANZ Bank
Laos.
Engineering oversight for ANZ's Lao banking operations including ANZ/JLL facility management.
One of the largest hydroelectric projects in Lao PDR. A landmark of regional energy infrastructure.
Industrial
Santics
Garment.
Industrial facility engineering, Lao PDR. Large-scale operational deployment.
A 40-storey banking headquarters reaching 232 metres, with three basement levels and a five-level podium. Located in the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh.
A LEED-accredited landmark with four levels of basement parking, a mega steel-and-glass roof structure, banqueting hall, and full conference facilities. Client: Rayadah Investment.
An eight-storey, five-star hotel comprising 118 rooms, 22 standard suites, 20 duplex villas, five living rooms, and two diplomatic suites. Client: Higher Education Fund Millennium.
A 250-room, 15-storey five-star hotel on a central Mekong riverside site at Quai Fa Ngum and Khun Bu Lom, carrying the Amari brand signatures — Amari Hosts service, Breeze Spa, the Amaya Food Gallery, meetings facilities, outdoor pool, and fitness centre.
FM · Operation & Maintenance
El-Seif.
Riyadh.
Operation & Maintenance Company — major-asset facility management in Riyadh, including PPM scheduling, BMS operation, fire-life-safety, and HSEQ embedding (LOTO, confined-space). Training and developing local operations teams to international standard.
A selection of our recent residential work — across Ban Dongdok, Xanakham, Xiengda, Phonsaat, Saphangtong, Saphangmo, Ponpapao, Sokpaluang, and Mai. From single-storey homes to multi-villa developments and a renovation for the Australian Embassy.
For a complete photographic record, see our companion document, Modern Lao Homes — Project Portfolio 2026.
A two-storey family home in Ban Sivilai, configured around a double-height living space with full garden access. The home features a covered garage, traditional pitched tile roofing, and a custom hardwood kitchen.
Material focus: red clay roof tiles, natural hardwood cabinetry, polished tile flooring throughout, and a layered lighting design with pendant fixtures over the kitchen counter.
A pair of mirrored two-storey duplexes, each with three bedrooms — a six-bedroom configuration across the development. Designed for either an extended family compound or a rental investment with two independent residences.
The architectural language is restrained and contemporary: hardwood-framed picture windows running floor to ceiling, dark hardwood stairs, and a charcoal-and-white kitchen with quartz countertops.
A complete kitchen renovation at the Australian Ambassador's residence in Vientiane. The brief: a working chef-grade kitchen for a working diplomatic household, executed to international finish standards while remaining sympathetic to the existing residence.
Custom dark-hardwood cabinetry was paired with white quartz countertops, integrated stainless appliances, a feature stainless range hood, and a long peninsula with bar seating. Soft-close drawer hardware throughout.
A three-bedroom single-storey home in Ban Xiengda, designed for a young family. The interior is a study in restraint: warm oak flooring, white walls, white cabinetry, and a generous kitchen with cooktop, oven, and integrated ventilation.
The home demonstrates that modern in Vientiane does not need to mean glass towers and exposed concrete — it can mean a quiet, well-built house that feels right at every hour of the day.
| Location | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ban Dongdok | Four-villa development | Multi-villa |
| Ban Xanakham | Single-storey family home | 1-storey |
| Ban Xiengda | Single-storey modern home, 3 bedrooms | 1-storey · 3 BR |
| Ban Phonsaat | Single-storey loft house | 1-storey loft |
| Ban Saphangtong | Two-storey home with pool, 3 bedrooms | 2-storey · 3 BR · pool |
| Ban Saphangmo | Two-villa duplex, 6 bedrooms | Duplex · 6 BR |
| Ban Ponpapao | Two-storey home, 5 bedrooms | 2-storey · 5 BR |
| Ban Sokpaluang | Single-storey home, 4 bedrooms | 1-storey · 4 BR |
| Ban Mai | Single-storey home, 3 bedrooms | 1-storey · 3 BR |
| Ban Mai (II) | Single-storey compact home | 1-storey · 1 BR |
| Vientiane | Australian Ambassador's Residence — Kitchen renovation | Renovation |
For our foreign-resident clients especially, we have invested in the tools that make a build feel transparent, considered, and close — wherever you are in the world.
Each Modern Lao Homes client receives access to a private digital project portal — a single place to follow the build in real time. Construction photographs are uploaded weekly. Milestones, payments, and approvals are tracked openly. Variations and change requests are documented and signed digitally.
For clients abroad, we provide live site monitoring — a camera feed from the active build, available securely through the portal — so the house you are building in Vientiane is never further than a tab away.
Vientiane offers two extremes. The lowest-cost local builder whose practices and warranty are difficult to verify. And the international firm flown in from Singapore or Bangkok at a cost that does not reflect a Lao build.
Modern Lao Homes is the deliberate middle ground. Lao crews and Lao costs, with international engineering oversight, documented processes, written warranties, and a digital-first client experience.
We are not the cheapest. We will never be. And we will not quote you a price that we cannot honour. But within the band of builders you can confidently hand the keys to, we believe we are the most considered choice in Vientiane.
| What we are | A small, focused residential builder. |
| Where we work | Vientiane Capital and immediate surrounds. |
| What we build | 140–400 m² homes. 1–3 storey. |
| What we don't | Commercial work. Distant projects. Mass-market. |
| Who we serve | Lao families. Foreign residents. Diplomatic missions. |
The simplest way to begin is to get in touch. There is no fee for an initial conversation, and we are happy to meet at our office in Vientiane, on your land, or by video call.
We build homes — typically one to three storeys, 140 to 400 square metres, across Vientiane Capital — and we stay close to each one from the first sketch to the final handover.