Meet Atelier
19AD6
At Atelier 19AD6, our passion drives us to innovate, refine, and push the boundaries of what is possible.
Our work is built on integrity, passion, and community, ensuring that every space we design and build serves as a foundation for the lives and businesses they support while becoming a meaningful part of their story.
Our Story
Atelier 19AD6 was founded by Trung D. Nguyen, a first-generation immigrant from Vietnam. In 1986, Trung and his family fled communist Vietnam in pursuit of the American Dream, a journey that shaped his perspective on resilience, craftsmanship, and the power of well-built spaces.
The firm began as Three Buddhas in 2005, focusing primarily on commercial projects—restaurants, bars, retail spaces, and offices, with a smaller portion dedicated to residential work. In 2020, we rebranded as Atelier 19AD6, shifting our focus to residential projects in response to a changing world. Despite the evolution, our purpose has remained the same:
“Helping Our Clients Design & Build Their American Dream.”
Atelier 19AD6 is more than a design and build firm—it is a reflection of where we come from and what we stand for.
Why Atelier 19AD6?
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Atelier means studio in French, honoring our founder’s Canadian-American roots.
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19AD6 represents 1986, the year Trung and his family left Vietnam in search of opportunity.
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AD stands for American Dream, a vision that guides everything we create.
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Architect, AIA / Project Manager
Linsey Dunn
Passionate about designing homes that are both functional and beautiful, seamlessly blending creativity, precision, and sustainability to create spaces that elevate daily life.
Assistant Project / Office Manager
Khoi
SOPs, To Dos, Daily Opening and Closing Lists, POs, RFI, ITB, Submittals, and a lot more.
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Project Foreman / Lead Plumber
Juan Garido
Manages our construction crew and oversees plumbing operations.
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Lead Finish Carpenter / Electrician
Lorenzo Calmo
A man of few words. The finish carpentry and work speaks for itself.
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Executive Chef / F&B
Vy Lieou
Executive Chef and Co Founder of Co Nam Restaurant, Mr. P. Bottoms, and Xyclo Restaurant.
Mixologist / F&B
Daniella Clayton
Created over 400 unique, balanced cocktails across diverse global flavors, with expertise in layered complexity and non-alcoholic options.
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Administrative / Procurement
Dalena Dang
Travel brings perspectives.
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