Hi, I'm Thanh Nguyen
Hi, I'm Thanh Nguyen. I’m a Vietnamese-Finnish architect based in the beautiful city of Tampere, Finland. I work on projects through all phases, from concept to completion, combining creative design thinking with solid technical skills in BIM modelling and on-site coordination. Alongside architecture, I’ve been involved in photography, real estate marketing, customer service, teaching design, and visual design, including branding and UI-inspired systems.I particularly enjoy DIY and woodworking—they keep me hands-on and creative, often blending physical making with digital design and visualisation.Architecture and design have always been my lifelong passions, and my philosophy is to create spaces and visuals that are sustainable, adaptable, and user-focused.
Architecture Portfolio
Academic work - Master Thesis
Sara Hilden Art Museum
A Case Study in adaptation in historic urban contexts
Professional work
Puuvillatehtaankatu 6 & Näsijärvenkatu 3
New housing in historic urban contexts
Professional work
Frenckell
Renovation and Redevelopment
Academic work
Connected - 3rd Prize
Renovation and Redevelopment
Professional work
Holiday Cottages
Hotel & Recreational
Competition
Eco Bike Storage - 1st Prize
Unitec Bike Storage Design contest 2012
Academic work
Computational Design
Course Work | Experimental - Featured in Digital Design Booklet
Architecture
My architectural work spans all phases, from concept design to BIM modeling, shop drawings, and on-site coordination. I have experience with a variety of project types, including housing, hotels, hospitals, museums, and other complex developments. I am particularly interested in projects set in historical urban contexts, where introducing new value must respect highly sensitive cultural and historical environments. These projects are both challenging and fascinating to me.
Sara Hilden Art Museum
Puuvillatehtaankatu 6 & Näsijärvenkatu 3
Frenckell
Connected - 3rd Prize
Holiday Cottages
Eco Bike Storage - 1st Prize
Computational Design
Visualization
Visualization is an integral part of my architectural work, guiding projects from initial design concepts to development and final presentation. I also take on standalone visualization projects, creating images based on existing designs. This includes real estate marketing content, such as exterior and interior visualizations, as well as virtual home staging.I usually start with hand sketches to explore ideas, then bring them to life using 3ds Max, V-Ray, Twinmotion, and Photoshop.
Photography
Photography has been a lifelong passion, helping me slow down, observe, appreciate, and interpret the world in my own way. Each photograph is a form of visual storytelling, where I aim to capture a sense of space, the emotion of light, and the connection between people and nature.Alongside architecture, I work as a freelance photographer, taking on personal, editorial, and creative projects.
Marseille, France, 2016
Marseille, France, 2016
Härmälänranta, Tampere, Finnland, 2024
Härmälänranta, Tampere, Finnland, 2024
Ranta-Tampella, Tampere, Finnland, 2024
Sydney skyline, Australia, 2013
Cape Reinga, the northwestern most tip of New Zealand, 2013
Cape Reinga, the northwestern most tip of New Zealand, 2013
Piha Beach, New Zealand, 2012
Piha Beach, New Zealand, 2012
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design · make
Working with wood has been a hands-on way for me to explore creativity, problem-solving, and craftsmanship. Each project is an opportunity to experiment with materials, forms, and techniques, turning ideas into functional and meaningful objects.From small personal projects to larger designs, I enjoy sharing my process and results as part of my creative journey.
