TALK SHOW WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I TALK ABOUT ARCHITECTURE? THE STUDY AND CAREER STORIES OF YOUNG VIETNAMESE ARCHITECTS

On July 6, 2024, the Institute of Smart City and Management, in collaboration with its partners, organized the seminar “What I Talk About When I Talk About Architecture? The Study And Career Stories Of Young Vietnamese Architects” The event unveiled the real-life experiences of young Vietnamese architects studying and working abroad.

Challenging yet full of opportunities, the ever-changing world forces us to continuously explore, research, adapt, and evolve. The fusion of civilizations and knowledge, or globalization, offers us the chance to “think globally, act locally.” This means being ready to absorb the world’s finest knowledge and effectively apply it to local issues. This approach is evident in many fields, including architectural and urban design.

Embracing this spirit, on July 6, 2024, the Institute of Smart City and Management, in collaboration with its partners hosted the seminar with the participation of young Vietnamese architects who have studied and worked abroad. The discussions focused on the challenges and difficulties of effectively applying international solutions in the Vietnamese architectural environment.

From left to right: Mr. Nguyễn Khiêm, Architect Huỳnh Văn Khang, Architect Khoa Vũ, Architect Vũ Tiến An

The event was honored by the presence of Architect Khoa Vũ (Master of Architecture from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design, working at OXMAN), Architect Vũ Tiến An (Head of the Tad.atelier Architectural Design Office), Architect Huỳnh Văn Khang (Founder of the Passive Design Laboratory), Architect Nguyễn Khiêm (Representative of the American Institute of Architects, AIA). From the Institute of Smart City and Management, the event had the participation of Dr. Trinh Tu Anh (Director of the Institute of Smart City and Management), and Dr. Hoang Ngoc Lan (Senior Lecturer).

Architect Huỳnh Văn Khang sharing about his journey and experiences in Japan

Architect Khoa Vũ and His journey to studying architecture at Harvard, and his realizations

The talk show was not only a platform for sharing experiences in studying and working in architecture across different countries but also successfully created connections among young professionals in the field. Through the exchange of international knowledge and practical applications, young architects were motivated to continually strive. This, in turn, will help them confidently expand their influence in the future.

Architect Vũ Tiến An, who used to studying Architecture in Belgium, share his experiences in Europe

Architect Nguyễn Khiêm as moderator of the talkshow

Participants asking questions during the talk show

A place where young people share with young people about their journey of continuously reaching out to absorb world knowledge, and a place where young people inspire young people to apply creative knowledge to solve local problems. Talk Show What I talk about when I talk about Architecture? The Study And Career Stories Of Young Vietnamese Architects are the rendezvous for the future success in the field of architecture in Vietnam for today’s dynamic young people. Now, let’s look forward to the brilliance of young people full of personality and creativity in the near future.