Khiem Nguyen

Khiem Nguyen is an International Associate of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Vice President of AIA Southeast Asia, and Founder and CEO of LaPerle Architecture. He brings nearly 20 years of professional experience in architecture, interior design, heritage conservation, and education. Since 2021, he has served as AIA International Country Representative for Vietnam. In 2026, he was elected Vice President of AIA Southeast Asia, contributing to international conferences and programmes across the region and beyond. He has represented Vietnam at major international events, including Salone del Mobile.Milano in Italy and green technology programmes in Germany. In June 2026, he was invited to speak at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, presenting Climate-Responsive Vietnamese Architecture. He also serves as an Executive Committee Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Architects for the 2026–2031 term.