Studio
Architecture-led design
informed by people and place.
Tops Design Studio is an architecture practice focused on creating thoughtful, context-driven environments. Our work is shaped by the unique opportunities of each project and guided by a commitment to meaningful design, thoughtful execution, and the human experience.
People
Architecture begins with understanding how people live, work, and connect.
Place
Every project responds to its context, culture, and environment.
Process
We believe thoughtful execution brings ideas to life, balancing design vision, technical expertise, and project delivery.
Thomas Nguyen
Founder + Principal Architect
Thomas Nguyen is a licensed architect with experience spanning hospitality, mixed-use, multifamily, workplace, retail, and design-build projects. His work combines conceptual design, technical execution, and project delivery across a wide range of scales and building types.
Thomas has held leadership roles on projects throughout the United States and internationally. His portfolio includes hospitality destinations, mixed-use developments, multifamily communities, workplace environments, retail projects, and collaborative design-build initiatives.
Working across diverse project types has shaped a design approach grounded in context, technical rigor, and the belief that architecture should create meaningful connections between people, place, and the built environment.
Let's Collaborate.
Whether you're planning a new project, seeking a design partner, or exploring an opportunity to collaborate, we're always interested in meaningful conversations and new challenges.