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Alex Nguyen

Alex Nguyen

Dallas, TX, US

 
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About 

Alexander Nguyen was raised in a simple four walls and a roof house in Vietnam, where the natural elements were part of his everyday life. As a connection to his childhood, Alex has a passion for the outdoor and the interaction between humans and the external forces of their surroundings. His works focus on the interplay between architecture and its natural environments as a way for both to be mutually beneficial. He has received multiple awards that align with his focus, this includes WWF Nature Observation Cabins – Young Architect Competition and Nomadic Blocks – Volume Zero Tiny House.

Alexander graduated with his Master of Architecture in 2018 from University of Texas at Arlington, with six months of study abroad at University of Innsbruck, Austria. He also has a combined of 5 years professional experience at various architecture firms in Seattle and Dallas.

Employment 

Olson Kundig Architects, Seattle, WA, US, Architectural Designer

Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
 

SRG Partnership, Seattle, WA, US, Architectural Designer

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
 

CallisonRTKL, Dallas, TX, US, Designer

Sep 2018 - Jan 2020
 

OMNIPLAN, Dallas, TX, US, Designer

May 2015 - Jul 2017
 

Education 

The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, US, MArch, Architecture

Aug 2016 - May 2019
 

University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AT, MArch Study Abroad

Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
 

Awards 

Volume Zero - Tiny House 2020, Honorable Mention

2020
 

Architizer One Rendering Challenge, Other

Finalist on 2 Entries

2020
 

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