Chi-Thien Nguyen

Chi-Thien (CT) Nguyen is a Professor and former Chair of Interior Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), with expertise in preservation design and adaptive reuse. He holds dual M.Arch and B.S. degrees in architecture from Roger Williams University. His professional career spans 12 years as an interior designer at firms like Elkus | Manfredi Architects, focusing on hospitality, corporate, and residential projects.

Research interests revolve around historic preservation, sustainable adaptive reuse, and the intersection of architecture with cultural heritage. Notable projects include the White Elephant Hotel Palm Beach and the Massmutual Headquarters in Boston. Nguyen has received over 10 major awards since 2017, including the 2022 Elson Award for preservation excellence.

• Education: M.Arch (Roger Williams University), B.S. Architecture (Roger Williams University)
• Professional Roles: NCIDQ Certified, IIDA Member, AIA Member
• Key Projects: White Elephant Hotel, Sunrise Kempinski Beijing, Union Trust Building Pittsburgh

Publications and media engagements include features in Boston Globe Magazine, Boutique Design, and Space International Hotel Design. His work frequently bridges historical preservation with contemporary design practices.