12/03/2026
After six rewarding years, I have recently completed my journey with Kume Design Asia in Ho Chi Minh City.
When I joined, the office was around 20 people. Today the team has grown to more than 80 talented professionals. It has been a privilege to contribute to that journey and to work alongside many great colleagues and partners.
I am grateful for the experiences, the projects, and the people I met along the way. I leave proud of what we built together and confident that the company will continue to grow and succeed.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this chapter.
29/10/2025
Thank you SJ Group for hosting me at Vista Concert #1, The Art of Architecture.
A pleasure to represent Kume Design Asia, share stories from Spain, and discuss how Mediterranean ideas can fit Vietnam with comfort, harmony, and human scale.
Media coverage, VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/sj-group-ban-dia-hoa-phong-cach-dia-trung-hai-tai-vista-nam-an-khanh-4956695.html
Dân Trí: https://dantri.com.vn/bat-dong-san/khi-kien-truc-dia-trung-hai-gap-go-khong-gian-ha-noi-20251028174349046.htm
Full album on the Vista Nam An Khánh fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AMkD9YPJ3/
Thanks to everyone who joined, more photos below.
20/10/2025
Last night was special. We brought home the VMARK Vietnam Design Award 2025, Golden Award with the Best Hospitality Design, for the Marriott Binh Tien 6-Star Resort.
This project grew from a simple belief: architecture should breathe with the landscape, carry the warmth of light, and honor the spirit of the place. Thank you, KUME Design Asia teammates, collaborators, and the VMARK / VDAS community for recognizing that vision, where creativity, heritage, and sustainability meet.
Grateful, energized, and ready for what’s next.
20/05/2025
Honored to receive the International Award for Best Hotel Architecture in Vietnam for Novotel Phan Thiet at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2025–2026, and to be invited as one of the panel speakers to discuss the future of hospitality design across Asia.
Grateful for the amazing people I met, the conversations shared, and the recognition of a project that means a lot to our team at KUME Design Asia. A truly inspiring experience to be part of this three-day event in Bangkok.
Vietnamese newspaper publication: https://baochinhphu.vn/novotel-phan-thiet-doat-giai-thuong-kien-truc-khach-san-tot-nhat-chau-a-thai-binh-duong-102250617161749638.htm?gidzl=kdmHT9OChGcyPXDwbHAk3BXk676A7VDKzJjC9jvAfG7oF1aXsKxtNF4oGNhLHly7_JGMTsOSH8z4b0sk0m
09/05/2025
Honored to speak at VMARK Design Voices 2025 on “Vietnam Design Week”.
A great opportunity to share our work and explore how architecture and culture can come together to create more meaningful hospitality spaces.
Thanks to the organizers and everyone who made the event possible.
24/05/2024
Wyndham Garden Sonasea Van Don
Hotel, villas, shophouses, beach villas, president villas, beach restaurant, welcome center, including landscape and interior design.
Company: Kume Design Asia
Design Manager: David Leschinski Ivanov
Master Plan, Architecture, Landscape, Interior Design
24/05/2024
Mövenpick Resort Phan Thiet
Company: Kume Design Asia
Design Manager: David Leschinski Ivanov
Architecture
24/05/2024
Golf club NovaWorld Phan Thiet
Company: Kume Design Asia
Design Manager: David Leschinski Ivanov
Architecture, Landscape and Interior Design
02/06/2023
We are delighted to share the exciting news that KDA has won the prestigious BCI Top 10 Architects Award 2023 for the third consecutive year. This remarkable achievement is a testament to our ongoing dedication to excellence in the field of architecture. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our talented team and esteemed clients for their invaluable support, which has contributed to our continued success.
https://ven.vn/bci-central-celebrates-the-best-in-vietnam-architecture-building-and-design-industry-47719.html
14/01/2020
APEC MANDALA GRAN PHU YEN
Company: Indochina
Architect concept facade designer: David Leschinski Ivanov
14/01/2020
LANG SON APARTMENTS TOWER
Company: Indochina
Architect concept facade designer: David Leschinski Ivanov