Lao Presidential Palace, Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 November 2012 The building was first started in 1973 by the then Royal Lao government on the grounds that used to house the royal residence. It was designed by local architect Khamphoung Phonekeo but due to political change brought about by the takeover of the communist Pathet Lao continue reading : Advancer#9 Lao Presidential Palace, Vientiane, Lao PDR