With over 30 years of experience, Vu Hoai Giang has played a key role in shaping P&T’s presence in Vietnam. After joining P&T’s Singapore studio in 2007, he returned to Vietnam during a time of rapid change and opportunity, helping to establish the studio’s reputation for design excellence in a developing market..
What advice would you give to young architects starting out in architecture today?
Every experience, whether in a small studio or a large practice, offers valuable lessons. Smaller firms help you understand the full process, from client meetings to site execution, while larger ones expose you to complex projects and advanced technologies. Whatever the path, stay curious, work with integrity, and take every lesson as part of your growth. Those experiences will become your greatest assets.
Who has been your most influential mentor or role model at P&T?
I've been fortunate to learn from several inspiring mentors at P&T. From Mr. Leung Wai Man, I learned the value of staying calm, communicating thoughtfully, and negotiating effectively. Mr. Kingsley has shaped my design sensibility with his bold approach and sharp eye for form. And from Mr. Remo Riva, a true legend with over 50 years at P&T, I learned the importance of empathy, listening to clients and translating their aspirations into meaningful design. Each of them has deeply influenced how I approach architecture and relationships.
What do you enjoy most about working at P&T?
I truly appreciate the working environment in P&T, where professionals with different levels of experience working together, each individual contributes to perfecting and elevating the designs.
How did you feel when you first joined P&T's team?
When I first joined P&T's Singapore office in 2007, Vietnam was still in the early stages of its urban development. At that time, high-rise buildings and sophisticated architectural designs were not yet common in our country.
Working at P&T opened my eyes, I had the opportunity to be involved in projects that I had only seen in specialized textbooks and international architecture magazines before. It was truly inspiring and filled me with excitement and motivation.
What's are unexpected sources of inspiration outside architect?
Music. Architecture is like a kind of music that touches the emotions intuitively through form and space.
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