Caitlin Truong (she/her) is an architectural designer, artist, and educator born and raised in South Beacon Hill. Caitlin completed her Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Design with Departmental Honors and minors in Art History and Environmental Science & Terrestrial Resource Management at the University of Washington. During her Departmental Honors program, she completed her thesis titled Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple: Pure Land Buddhism and Architecture in the United States where she explored the intersection of architecture and the socio-political experiences of immigrant diaspora communities in America
During her time at the University of Washington, Caitlin was involved in leadership on campus with her efforts being recognized for the 2023 Department of Architecture Faculty Award for Scholarship & Leadership and the 2023 AIA Seattle Allied Organization Award. Caitlin is currently serving as a board member on the Seattle Design Commission and the Public Art Advisory Committee, championing equity and inclusion in public spaces.
Passionate about advocating for underrepresented communities, supporting youth through arts education, and creating culturally sensitive design, Caitlin approaches her work with the intent to tell stories through space—rooted in diverse perspectives and lived histories. Outside of work, she enjoys playing music with her band, eating pickles, and biking around Seward Park.
Notable Project:
Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple