不動産仲介のN-ASSET様からご紹介いただいたコンドミニアムのリノベーション計This is one of our construction project case studies. The design was led by Professor Nakakura of Nakakura Architects & Urban Design, who teaches architecture at the University of Tokyo, while the construction was carried out by CRAFTEC. As the client is not based in Vietnam, we conducted regular coordination via a group LINE chat. In addition to daily construction reports, we also held detailed discussions with Mr. Nakakura by occasionally connecting live video from the site. Thanks to this close communication, we were able to complete the project without any major issues. “Because architecture is something we devote months of effort to create, it is only natural to approach completion photography with the same level of care. The market value of a property owned by the client can significantly change depending on the quality of its architectural photographs.” With this in mind, it was particularly impressive that Mr. Nakakura visited Ho Chi Minh City not only for the final inspection but also to personally conduct the completion photography. Working with an architect provides us with valuable learning opportunities beyond our own design-and-build projects—almost like a form of hands-on training—which helps elevate our capabilities as well. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the client for entrusting us with this project, and to Mr. Nakakura for his flexible yet precise remote management of the construction site in Vietnam, where conditions differ greatly from those in Japan.

This project involved the relocation and renovation of the VUI VUI Global Lounge in Da Nang, operated by H.I.S.We had previously renovated the meeting room at H.I.S.’s Ho Chi Minh office, and thanks to that connection, we were also selected to handle this Da Nang relocation project.The plan involved moving to a new street-level space located in one corner of the GRANDVRIO City Hotel.Unlike the previous office, which also functioned as a travel lounge, the new plan separates the travel lounge and office into different locations. Since the client managed the project remotely from Ho Chi Minh City, we made sure to provide detailed progress reports during meetings and construction — attaching as many photos, sketches, and notes as possible to avoid any communication gaps. For the lounge design, we aimed for a bright and colorful look visible from the glass-front entrance — featuring vivid green walls, a smoky blue counter, and orange sofas.In the back, a decorative wall lit with Hoi An-style lanterns adds a touch of local charm.We designed the space to make female travelers feel comfortable and relaxed, even allowing them to try on traditional Ao Dai costumes in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.