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our studio

Townsend

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Steven

AICP, Assoc. AIA

Executive Director, Design Director
2014–
SUDA
SUDL
SUDV
Over the last 30 years, Steven has led a wide range of urban design and masterplanning projects, focusing on sustainable development and an interdisciplinary approach. His belief and studies in Interdisciplinary Design enable him to deliver high-quality, often award-winning projects that set benchmarks in sustainability and enhance the quality of life for future generations.

Boyd

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Abraham

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Managing Director
2014–
SUDA
SUDL
SUDV
Abraham Boyd is a results-driven Business Development and Marketing leader with extensive experience across the Asia-Pacific region, providing strategic leadership for international design firms. He combines design-industry marketing expertise with a service-oriented, creative approach, building strong teams and delivering measurable outcomes.

Cao

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Tuân

Assoc. AIA

Multidisciplinary Design Leader
2023–2025
SUDV
SUDA
Inspired by how architectural ideas shape their surroundings, Tuân has developed a strong focus on urban design and a broad multidisciplinary skill set. He is a recognized design leader, guiding complex projects and currently pursuing a Master of Architecture in Urban Design (MAUD) at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

Bùi

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Hà Vy

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Visiting Cross-disciplinary Designer
2025–
SUDV
Driven by curiosity about how spatial design shapes human perception, Vy approaches interior architecture as a cross-disciplinary practice that balances functional intelligence with emotional depth. She creates interior atmospheres that resonate with users and contribute to the vitality and character of the surrounding city.

Trương

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Đình Khôi

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Associate Urban Design Architect
2024–
SUDV
Driven by a passion for understanding living environments, Khôi has focused his academic and professional journey on urban design. His experience in multidisciplinary projects has cultivated a nuanced perspective on how energy, history, and technology shape urban life.

Huỳnh

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Đại Nghĩa

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Affiliated Architect
2023–2025
SUDV
Nghĩa has extensive experience in architecture and urban design, collaborating across disciplines to foster innovative approaches. His perspective balances creativity and practical execution, enabling meaningful contributions to complex design challenges in Vietnam and internationally.

Trương

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Quang Sơn Hải

ASLA

Visiting Landscape Architect
2025–2026
SUDV
SUDA
Sơn Hải is a graduate of the Master of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism (MLA+U) program at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Intelligent and highly motivated, he supports projects through design critique and consultation, contributing thoughtful insight and demonstrating strong potential for continued professional development.

Nguyễn Lê

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Minh Tuấn

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Architectural and Urban Design Intern
2025–
SUDV
SUDA
With a strong architectural background, Minh Tuấn approaches urban design with attention to structure, materiality, and spatial logic. His eagerness to learn, curiosity, and openness to feedback support steady growth, reflecting his emerging interest and potential in the field.

Nguyễn

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Minh Trí

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Operations–People Assistant
2026–
SUDV
Minh Trí is an Operations–People Assistant known for his energetic personality, strong sense of respect, and eagerness to learn. With keen communication skills and a natural sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics, he supports the Studio across day-to-day operational tasks while contributing to the team’s presence and coordination across digital platforms.
Our Practice Units
SUDV
STUDIO URBAN DESIGN VIETNAM
Saigon, Vietnam
SUDL
STUDIO URBAN DESIGN LIMITED
Hong Kong SAR, China
SUDA
STUDIO URBAN DESIGN AMERICA
San Francisco, California, USA