About me

Hello, I’m Tran Hoang :wave:, an urban planner, designer, and a landscape enthusiast.
I’m currently living in The Netherlands and working as a freelance planner and designer for several projects in Southeast Asia. This website is created to store my most up-to-date portfolio and featured works. I am also learning Dutch to improve my communication skills. I’m open to work and willingly to relocate within The Netherlands.



Skills
  • Autodesk: AutoCAD, Infraworks, Civil3D
  • QGIS, Sketchup, Lumion, Handsketch
  • Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
  • Language: English (C1), Vietnamese (Native), Dutch (B1), Mandarin, Japanese
  • Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Education

Urbanism, Landscape and Planning (MSc)

2025-07

KU Leuven

Urban and Regional Planning (BSc)

2018

Ho Chi Minh University of Architecture


Experiences

Freelance - Urban planner and urban designer

July 2025 — Present

Student job, KU LEUVEN

Leuven, Belgium
October 2024 — June 2025

  • Assisted with map assessments to support projects.
  • Communicated with and provided support to professors on academic related tasks.

Summer Internship, METAPOLIS EU

Cluj, Romania
July 2024 — August 2024

  • Contributed to the Colentina Lakes International Design Competition, assisting in concept development and urban planning strategies.
  • Designed urban green pocket spaces to enhance livability in both single-housing neighborhoods and socialist-era (70s & 80s) residential blocks.
  • Developed visually compelling graphics and presentation materials to communicate urban design principles effectively.

Urban Planner - Full time, AIM REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT JSC

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
February 2023 — July 2023

  • Led urban planning tasks for residential projects (1/500 and 1/2000 scale), ensuring compliance with zoning regulations and sustainable growth strategies.
  • Coordinated between multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, and legal consultants, to streamline project execution.
  • Conducted spatial analysis and demographic studies to inform zoning, population growth forecasts, and phased urban development.
  • Created graphic master plans and urban design visualizations, improving stakeholder understanding and engagement.

Urban Planner - Full time, SURBANA JURONG

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
December 2019 — December 2022

  • Developed zoning strategies that balanced developer objectives with local regulations.
  • Advised urban planning for large-scale projects, applying data-driven principles.
  • Designed master plans for various projects (residential, industrial, and tourism) at scales 1/500 to 1/5000.
  • Guided land-use planning and infrastructure integration, focusing on sustainability and climate adaptation principles.
  • Facilitated communication between stakeholders to build consensus.
  • Created digital graphics (Master plans, GIS maps, 3D models) to support planning decisions.

Urban Planner - Full time, NDA GROUP - NEW DESIGN ASSOCIATES

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
August 2017 — August 2019

  • Developed concept zoning strategies that balance regulatory constraints with investor goals, facilitating project approvals.
  • Created detailed site analysis, hand-drawn master plans, and urban diagrams, enhancing the clarity of project presentations.
  • Contributed to the planning of resort, cultural, and residential developments, ensuring a strong integration of urban aesthetics and functionality.

Quality Controller - Part time, VIBUMA.COM - VIETNAM BUILDING MATERIALS

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
March 2016 — February 2017

  • Conducted quality assessments of material suppliers and verified compliance with industry standards.
  • Facilitated connections between suppliers, architects, and interior designers, optimizing material sourcing for construction projects.
  • Managed and maintained a comprehensive database of building materials, improving data accessibility for industry professionals.