PHOTOGRAPHY
SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHS SINCE 2016
Traveling and experiencing different cultures and traditions have continuously shaped the way I observe and understand the world. Through each journey, I find myself drawn to architecture and the stories embedded within places, where history, culture, and identity gradually reveal themselves through space and everyday life. These photographs capture moments, places, and experiences collected along the way, each carrying its own atmosphere and memory. Through observing and documenting these encounters, I continue to develop a deeper appreciation for the richness, diversity, and complexity of the built environment.
NEW YORK
Visiting New York City in the winter of 2023 allowed me to experience one of the world’s most iconic urban environments firsthand. Surrounded by its remarkable skyline and layered architectural presence, I found myself constantly observing different rhythms, scales, and atmospheres unfolding through the city. Walking through its streets became a process of exploration and discovery, where photography served as a way for me to capture moments, spaces, and the character of everyday urban life. This experience deepened my appreciation for the relationship between architecture, people, and the energy that gives a city its identity.
LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles revealed a city where architecture, landscape, and everyday life intersect in distinctive ways. Surrounded by mountains, urban density, and the Pacific coastline, the city carried a constantly changing atmosphere and character. Among the architectural experiences that left a strong impression was the Walt Disney Concert Hall by Frank Gehry. Its dynamic form and sculptural presence created an experience that felt different from simply observing a building. Moving through the space revealed changing qualities of light, material, and movement, where architecture became something to experience rather than simply to see.
CHICAGO
Visiting Chicago during the autumn season gave me the opportunity to experience a city I had long been curious about. Having seen it through films and photographs over the years, walking through its streets for the first time felt both familiar and entirely new. The city revealed itself through its iconic architecture, layered history, and vibrant urban atmosphere, where every street and building offered a different perspective and experience. Exploring Chicago deepened my appreciation for the relationship between architecture, culture, and the energy of city life.
MISSOURI
Moving to Kansas City marked the beginning of a new chapter in my life and introduced me to a city where architecture, landscape, and everyday life exist in close dialogue. From 2023 to 2024, I worked as an Architectural Designer, allowing me to experience the city not only as a place to live, but also through the process of designing, observing, and understanding the built environment from a different perspective. Its diverse architectural character and close relationship with nature created changing experiences throughout the seasons, where shifting light, colors, and landscapes continuously transformed the atmosphere of the city. Beyond work and architecture itself, Kansas City became a place of learning, exploration, and experiences that continue to shape the way I see and understand the world around me.
TOKYO
Traveling through Japan at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020 allowed me to experience a culture where architecture and everyday life are deeply connected. Across different places and scales, I observed a careful balance between tradition and innovation, where materials, craftsmanship, and cultural values were woven into the built environment. Beyond architecture itself, I was drawn to the qualities of respect, discipline, and collective identity embedded within everyday spaces and experiences. This journey deepened my understanding of how architecture can preserve cultural continuity while continuing to respond to contemporary life.
BANGKOK
Bangkok unfolded through layers of movement, culture, and everyday life. Temples, streets, markets, and contemporary developments existed side by side, creating a city where tradition and modernity continuously intersect. Moving through different spaces revealed changing atmospheres and rhythms, from vibrant public streets to quieter moments hidden within the urban fabric. Experiencing the city deepened my appreciation for the ways architecture and culture become inseparable parts of a place’s identity.
OMAN
A journey to Oman in the winter of 2022 revealed to me an architectural landscape characterized by remarkable scale, rich materiality, and a strong cultural presence. Across different environments and buildings, I experienced spatial qualities shaped by climate, tradition, and regional identity. Light, texture, and color continuously transformed the perception of space, creating moments that reflected the unique atmosphere of the region. These experiences deepened my appreciation for the diversity of architectural expression and for the ways the built environment can preserve and communicate cultural identity.
SAIGON
Saigon remains closely connected to some of my most memorable years and experiences. Arriving in the city in 2016 to study architecture at the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City marked the beginning of a meaningful chapter filled with curiosity, exploration, and discovery. Beyond classrooms and studio spaces, many memories were shaped through long nights spent working on drawings and models, conversations with friends after reviews, crowded hallways before presentations, and quiet afternoons within the familiar atmosphere of the campus. More than a place of study, UAH became a place where architecture intertwined with everyday life, where ideas were exchanged, friendships were built, and countless moments gradually became lasting memories.
HUE
Growing up in Hue shaped my early appreciation for culture, architecture, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Surrounded by traditional craftsmanship, historic architecture, rivers, mountains, and layers of cultural memory, I gradually developed a deep connection to place and an awareness of how environments can shape the way we see and experience the world. Beyond its physical beauty, Hue remains closely tied to my family, familiar moments, and memories that continue to stay with me over time. No matter how far I travel, there is always a feeling that gently draws me back to the place I call home.
