Vu Tien An

Vu Tien An (born 1987, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam) graduated with a degree in Architecture from the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH) in 2010 and has been teaching at the University since 2011. In 2016, he founded Tad.atelier in Ho Chi Minh City. Tad.atelier approaches architecture as an opportunity to foster urban connectivity and community engagement. Combining academic research with professional practice, Tad.atelier was selected for the Wallpaper Architects’ Directory 2023*, an annual list honoring 20 emerging and creative architectural practices from around the world. In March 2024, he was one of two speakers representing Southeast Asia at the International Spring Conference of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Achievements: -Gold Prize at the Vietnam National Architecture Awards 2024–2025 -First Prize in the Ca Mau Museum and Library Design Competition 2025 -Winner of the Top 10 House Award 2024 -First Prize in the Binh Thuan Welcome Gate Competition 2020 -Honorable Prize in the Hoang Sa Martyrs Memorial Design Competition 2015 (in collaboration with TA Landscape) -Third Prize in the Future Arc Prize 2014 (Professional Category) -First Prize in the Thanh Nam Rest-stop Design Competition – Lam Dong 2013 -Second Highest Prize in the Vung Tau Petroleum Museum Competition 2012 (in collaboration with Lib.A Studio) Education: -Bachelor of Architecture, University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (UAH), 2010 -Master of Human Settlements, KU Leuven, Belgium, 2015, distinction -Completed the Ando Program short-term training in Osaka, Japan, 2018