HOK has appointed Hoang Nguyen as regional leader of its Aviation + Transportation group in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES—Hoang Nguyen, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, brings 18 years of experience leading complex aviation, rail, cultural and mixed-use projects around the world. He leads HOK’s Aviation + Transportation group in Los Angeles, guiding teams to deliver projects that enhance connectivity, elevate the traveler experience and strengthen communities.

“Hoang’s global experience and design leadership will advance the solutions we deliver for our clients,” said Matt Needham, director of HOK’s Aviation + Transportation practice.

His portfolio includes the Brightline West high-speed rail stations, the LA Union Station master plan, Sacramento Valley Station, Melbourne Airport’s International Arrivals and Baggage Halls, Hamad International Airport City’s master plan and Auckland Airport’s International Arrivals Hall.

“I’m driven by complex design problems that improve connectivity and the traveler experience,” said Nguyen. “I look forward to working with my HOK colleagues to shape meaningful aviation and transportation projects that connect people and places.”

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people’s lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose. Current and recent aviation projects include the award-winning new LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, the expansion and modernization of O’Hare Airport’s Terminal 5 and the Salt Lake City International Airport Passenger Terminal.