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Khang Truong

Khang Truong

DeBary, FL, US

 
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About 

Khang is a first-generation Vietnamese-American from DeBary, Florida. He holds a deep interest in space-making and how the phenomenology of form connects with the human species. Through sketching, drawing, and model-making, Khang formulates ideas on place-making, with a primary focus on human perception and gestalt theory.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Design from the University of Florida where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and is currently a third-year graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania.

Khang’s portfolio "Define Connection" awarded him the 2023 Kanter Tritsch Prize in Energy & Architectural Innovation. He was also awarded 2nd place in the E. Lewis Dales Traveling Fellowship, 3rd place in the Schenck-Woodman Competition and 1st place in Hera Concept Alter Ego Competition for the PennCharity Fashion Show.

He has held various positions at a variety of institutions and firms. He was the marketing lead and architectural intern for Abacus Construction Company in Winter Park, Florida, a Design Fellow for the Fresh Air Fund with PennPraxis in Fishkill, New York, and an architectural intern for Tom Wiscombe Architects in Los Angeles, California.

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Employment 

Tom Wiscombe Architecture, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Intern

May 2023 - Aug 2023
 

Abacus Construction Services, Winter Springs, FL, US, Architectural Designer

Sep 2020 - May 2021
 

Education 

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2021 - May 2024
 

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, US, BArch, Architecture Design

Aug 2016 - May 2020
 

Awards 

E. Lewis Dales Scholarship, 2nd Place

2023
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills