ABOUT | TAILE

TAILE
/ 'θai.li: / tài lê /

Tai is an architectural designer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he is pursuing a Master of Architecture '26 at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Architecture. His research focuses on Social Justice, Sustainability, and Artificial Intelligence, exploring how these elements can shape the future of architectural practice.

Graduating with high distinction from the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, Tai earned recognition for his top-ranked graduation project in 2022. He became the first Vietnamese architectural student to achieve second place in the prestigious Tamayouz Excellence Award. Additionally, he and his partner secured the gold prize at the 2021 ARCASIA Students’ Architecture Competition, organized by the Architects Regional Council Asia.

In 2024, Tai was awarded the distinguished Gindroz Prize for Summer Travel and Study in Europe by Carnegie Mellon University. This prize will support his research in the summer of 2025, focusing on the architectural reflections of Venice, Grado, and the Camargue Lagoon. His work will examine how local materials, construction techniques, and environmental factors contribute to sustainable design and cultural identity, enriching his perspective on architecture’s integration with context.

Tai’s architectural journey has spanned multiple countries, expanding his knowledge and experience. He has participated in international workshops and programs, including the ACARA workshop in Japan, a heritage conservation initiative in the Philippines, and a multidisciplinary summer school in Thailand, where he continues to refine his approach to innovative and contextually responsive design.

MY JOURNEY & ACHIEVEMENTS

11 | 2024 Gindroz Prize for Summer Travel and Study in Europe - Awardee
08 | 2024 Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture - M.Arch 26'
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