ABOUT | TAILE

TAILE
/ 'θai.li: / tài lê /

Tai is a Missouri-based architectural designer who approaches his work with a deep respect for the land, cultural preservation, and sustainable architecture design. His philosophy centers around creating spaces harmonizing with their surroundings while incorporating innovative and environmentally friendly design principles.

Having graduated with high distinction from the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, Tai's dedication was recognized with the Top 1 graduation project in 2022. Notably, he became the first Vietnamese architectural student to receive the prestigious Tamayouz Excellence Award, earning second place in the competition. In addition to his academic achievements, Tai and his partner achieved the gold award in the ARCASIA Students' Architecture Competition 2021, an esteemed competition organized by the Architects Regional Council Asia.

He is passionate about creating art and often expresses his contemplations through ink and watercolor. In 2020, his contributions to art were recognized with several professional awards, especially when he won first place in the T.I.C Sketch contest "Starting Point." This achievement showcases his ability to translate his thoughts and emotions into captivating visual representations.

Tai's journey in architecture has taken him to various parts of the world, enriching his design experience. He has participated in international workshops and competitions such as ACARA in Japan, a heritage workshop in the Philippines, and the Multidisciplinary Summer School in Thailand. Currently, Tai is working as a junior architect in Kansas City, Missouri, where he continues pursuing his passion for designing and researching architecture.

ACHIEVEMENTS

05 | 2024 Prix Claude Parent Prize 2024 - Top 9 Finalists
05 | 2024 C-IDEA Design Award 2024 - Winner of Architecture & Landscape Category
04 | 2024 Re-draw Villa Savoye Competition - Finalist
12 | 2023 Arch Hive Iconcept Award - Third Place Winner
07 | 2023 Tamayouz Excellence Award - Vietnamese Ambassador
04 | 2023 B+A Architecture - Junior Architect / Conceptual Design

AIA Continuing Education - Regular Participant

01 | 2023 Tamayouz Excellence International Graduation Projects Award - Second Place Winner
12 | 2022 University of Architecture HCMC - Bachelor of Architecture

University of Architecture HCMC Graduation Projects Award - Top 1

Eurotile Highest Graduation Achievement - Full Scholarship

AIA Scholarship for Graduation Projects - Certificate of Excellence

Inax Talent March Scholarship - 50% Scholarship

Amy Grupo Highest Graduation Projects Grade Award - Full Scholarship

Nagecco Creative Prize for Graduation Projects - Second Prize Winner

09 | 2022 - 02 | 2023 University of Architecture HCMC - Teaching Assistant
09 | 2022 International Architecture Workshop "Urban Voids" - Mentor
07 | 2022 Thailand International Multidisciplinary Summer School - Full Scholarship
12 | 2021 Ashui Award: Future Projects of 2021 - Nominated for top 10
11 | 2021 The International Competition: Smartcity + Design - Honorable Mention / Team Leader
10 | 2021 ARCASIA Students' Architecture Competition - Gold Award / Team Leader

ARCASIA Students' Architecture Jamboree in China - Vietnamese Team Leader

09 | 2021 Nam Long Playground Design Competition - Most Impressive Award
10 | 2020 Vietnam Field Hospital Competition - Second Place Winner HCMC / Top 20 VN
07 | 2020 T.I.C Sketching Contest "Starting Point" - First Place Winner
05 | 2020 - 05 | 2021 Kientruc O - Intern
05 | 2020 Sketching Contest "UAH Students Against Covid-19" - Second Place Winner
02 | 2020 Architectural Experience Trip in Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo - Participant
11 | 2019 Asian Contest of Architectural Rookie's Award - First Prize VN / Top 8 Final

Workshop "Thinking about Symbiosis in Shinjuku, Japan" - Full Scholarship

09 | 2019 Philippines Architectural Heritage Workshop - Participant
07 | 2019 Le Mong Dao Scholarship - Full Scholarship for Very Good Student
07 | 2018 Asian Contest of Architectural Rookie's Award - Top 5 Vietnam

Lawrence S.Ting Scholarship - Full Scholarship

06 | 2018 - 11 | 2018 K59 Atelier - Intern
04 | 2018 National Competition for Architectural Student Festival XI - Volunteer
01 | 2018 Architectural Academic Workshop TRI-PARTY - Participant
12 | 2017 UAH Student Traditional Festival Competition - Second Place Winner
11 | 2017 International Researching Workshop with Hong Kong University - Participant
12 | 2016 UAH Student Traditional Festival Competition - Excellence Performance Prize