Viet Q. Truong, Founder & Principal
AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP, GC, DRE
UC Berkeley guest critic panel
At diagram architecture, we believe deeply that the spaces we inhabit shape our lives and our community’s spirit. Our approach is to embrace each project’s unique challenges not as limits, but as sparks of creativity that push us to design beyond the everyday. We are inspired by the vibrant urban fabric of the Bay Area and the diverse tapestry of cultures that shape our built environment, which serves as an endless source of inspiration for us. Here, no matter the scale, every project, big or small, is a chance to surprise, to inspire, shift perceptions, and to create memorable spaces.
Viet Q. Truong holds licenses as a registered architect, a general contractor, and a real estate agent in California. He is an Architect member of the AIA, holds LEED® AP accreditation, and has NCARB certification. Viet is an alumnus of the University of Arizona’s NAAB-accredited Architecture program. After gaining over two decades of experience with renowned firms in Arizona and California—including Line and Space, Skurman Architects, Halperin & Christ, and Studio KDA—he founded diagram architecture in 2018.
Driven by an innate passion for construction that runs in his family, Viet approaches his work not just as an architect, but as a builder at heart. His deep appreciation for the intricacies of construction forms the cornerstone of his creative process, ensuring his architecture is firmly rooted in how things are built.
Outside of professional endeavors, Viet is a dedicated husband and a proud father of two girls. Their presence significantly reinforces his commitment to making a lasting impact on the community.
Truong Architects, PC dba Diagram Architecture
Architect License # C-37240
General Contractor License # 1075458
Real Estate Salesperson DRE #02229596