C O N C E P T D E S I G N
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Kym Nguyen, Asso. AIA
Design Exceptionally • Plan Responsibly • Build Safely • Live Well
From her childhood in Vietnam to founding Concept Design & Associates in Portland, Oregon, professional residential designer Kym Nguyen, Associate AIA developed a unique style that brings worlds together, both visually and structurally. Inspired by the densely-packed buildings of her native Ho Chi Minh City and the picturesque countryside around it, her intuition for how things fit together bridged her artistic and practical sides early in life.
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Over the course of her 24 years career, Nguyen’s work designing commercial buildings, tenant improvements, vibrant interiors and residential exteriors reflects her distinct attention to detail and knack for making the abstract become reality. She earned her architecture degree at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture in 1996, the flagship program in architecture, design education and research in Southeast Asia, while also contributing her talents to several projects, including the development construction drawings for Kajima Oversea when they are building the Me Linh Point Tower, a 26-story office and retail high-rise and commercial industrial buildings while in Viet Nam
In an effort to pursue her passion and further her education, Nguyen decided to move abroad and eventually landed in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in 1999. An internship with the City of Portland provided valuable experience on the interaction between people and place. As a project manager with a local architecture firm, she further sharpened her skills through years of house planning and collaborated closely with local builders. Since establishing her business in 2007, Kym has focused on working with small business local builders, developers and homeowners, she assists clients through every stage of the process - from acquiring land, existing development and navigating land-use regulations to design and development housing communities through out Oregon. Her expertise plays a pivotal role in transforming raw land into fully realized housing developments. By providing seamless collaboration from concept to completion. Kym ensures each project maximizes its potential while aligning with the unique vision of her clients.
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Whether you're envisioning your dream home, designing a dynamic tenant improvement space, reimagining the potential of your existing property, looking for solutions to address violations that went unnoticed when you purchased your property, resolving zoning or building code challenges, or exploring ways to boost its value through development, Kym Nguyen and Concept Design & Associates are here to help. With expertise and dedication, we guide you every step of the way to turn your vision into reality and achieve your goals
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Beside her work, Kym cherishes moments with her daughter, whether hiking, swimming together or enjoying gymnastics activities. As a dedicated single mother, she prioritizes creating a nurturing and active lifestyle while providing care and support for her special needs child—an integral part of her journey and values
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