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The Odd One Out
The Odd One Out
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Other Projects by NU Architecture & Design
The Odd One Out
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Project Featured on Sep 05, 2025
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2021
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
Located in Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling Go Vap district, the Odd One Out project redefines small-scale living, turning the limitations of a 29-square-meter home into an opportunity for innovation. Through spatial efficiency, seamless natural light integration, and material cohesion, the architecture team demonstrates how compact spaces can foster a dynamic and modern way of living.
Cohesion is at the heart of this home’s design. From windows and door handles to cabinet pulls, wall lights, and a skylight, every element is thoughtfully aligned to create a unified aesthetic. This careful attention to detail enhances the home’s spatial clarity, reinforcing its refined design language.
By skillfully leveraging verticality, transparency, and continuity, the architects amplify openness, making the home feel far more expansive than its physical footprint suggests. The full-height glass facade, framed by minimal structural elements, seamlessly connects the indoors with the outside world, inviting daylight deep into the interior. The staircase, redesigned with a mesh structure, filters light throughout the home, enhancing visual continuity and a sense of openness.
The design strategy is further enhanced by the choice of materials. The interior is brightened by white terrazzo surfaces, and warm oak tones add a sense of tactile comfort without overwhelming the space. Built-in storage preserves the home’s clean lines, seamlessly integrating function with form to minimize clutter.
The architecture team also prioritizes everyday living and functionality. The open-plan ground floor layout creates a more connected lifestyle, encouraging interaction between the kitchen and living areas. Even the space beneath the staircase is utilized as a study nook, ensuring that every square meter is used efficiently and meaningfully.
The rooftop, often neglected in urban settings, is reimagined into a dynamic social and functional hub. A lightweight trellis defines the rooftop’s space, while curated greenery transforms it into a versatile sanctuary. Designed for relaxation, social gatherings, and quiet moments, the rooftop reclaims underutilized urban space, enhancing the home’s livability.
Rather than viewing compact spaces as constraints, NU Architecture & Design team demonstrates how intentional design can transform limitations into opportunities. As urban density grows, homes like this offer a vision for maximizing spatial potential while fostering comfort, flexibility, and enriched living.
Project Info:
Architects: NU Architecture & Design
Country: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Area: 29m²
Year: 2021
Photographs: Quang Tran
Cohesion is at the heart of this home’s design. From windows and door handles to cabinet pulls, wall lights, and a skylight, every element is thoughtfully aligned to create a unified aesthetic. This careful attention to detail enhances the home’s spatial clarity, reinforcing its refined design language.
By skillfully leveraging verticality, transparency, and continuity, the architects amplify openness, making the home feel far more expansive than its physical footprint suggests. The full-height glass facade, framed by minimal structural elements, seamlessly connects the indoors with the outside world, inviting daylight deep into the interior. The staircase, redesigned with a mesh structure, filters light throughout the home, enhancing visual continuity and a sense of openness.
The design strategy is further enhanced by the choice of materials. The interior is brightened by white terrazzo surfaces, and warm oak tones add a sense of tactile comfort without overwhelming the space. Built-in storage preserves the home’s clean lines, seamlessly integrating function with form to minimize clutter.
The architecture team also prioritizes everyday living and functionality. The open-plan ground floor layout creates a more connected lifestyle, encouraging interaction between the kitchen and living areas. Even the space beneath the staircase is utilized as a study nook, ensuring that every square meter is used efficiently and meaningfully.
The rooftop, often neglected in urban settings, is reimagined into a dynamic social and functional hub. A lightweight trellis defines the rooftop’s space, while curated greenery transforms it into a versatile sanctuary. Designed for relaxation, social gatherings, and quiet moments, the rooftop reclaims underutilized urban space, enhancing the home’s livability.
Rather than viewing compact spaces as constraints, NU Architecture & Design team demonstrates how intentional design can transform limitations into opportunities. As urban density grows, homes like this offer a vision for maximizing spatial potential while fostering comfort, flexibility, and enriched living.
Project Info:
Architects: NU Architecture & Design
Country: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Area: 29m²
Year: 2021
Photographs: Quang Tran
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