This project is a renovation of a house over 40 years old in a regional Japanese city. Originally built as a three-story reinforced concrete structure under outdated seismic codes, the residence was too large for a single-family household, with many unused rooms and poor insulation. It was also poorly lit due to its proximity to an adjacent medical clinic. The renovation aimed to adapt the building to contemporary living by: 1) introducing vertical voids and skylights to bring natural light to the ground floor, 2) improving the insulation of the building envelope to reduce thermal loads, and 3) consolidating essential rooms onto the first and second floors, effectively transforming it into a two-story house.

Tucked away in a quiet alley of Ho Chi Minh City, a 4,000m² former ice factory has been reimagined as TDX Ice Factory — a compound comprising a showroom, office, and event spaces. Designed by NU architecture & design for the Vietnamese furniture brand District Eight, the project embraces adaptive reuse, transforming an abandoned industrial shell into a place grounded in material honesty, cultural memory, and craftsmanship. NU architecture & design was responsible for the public-facing components of the project, including the entrance, façade, exterior event space, and restrooms. More than a functional upgrade, the design had to reflect District Eight's identity, defined by precision, cultural continuity, and a deep commitment to craft.

The Corner House renovation project transforms a building over 100 years old into a mixed-use space that connects the community in this neighborhood. The Corner House, formerly known as Chai Phatthana Sin, is an old building that stands prominently on the corner of Charoen Krung Road.

Designed as a meeting and resting space for the family, Casa GAK responds to the residents' desire for a residence that integrates with the landscape and remains invisible to those passing by on the street.