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.
Abacus Construction Services, Winter Springs, FL, US, Architectural Designer
E. Lewis Dales Scholarship, 2nd Place