https://www.nkirugelles.com/home daily 1.0 2025-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/b1c85fcc-9875-494e-88fa-70e3f828f5d0/Nkiru-Gelles-164.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/35a5ab0b-ccaa-4699-be48-a17dca110578/Family-walks-backyard-path-fountain-insects-native-plants-Gelles-garden-copy.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/92b1ad1a-56f3-4998-8579-ea67fa727874/Reef_Render.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/f7c5b5b1-5c0c-4c43-9301-65b89905877b/Biennale+The+Perimeter+of+Architecture+Amid+the+Elements+.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/65030a9b-809a-4003-a18b-8a7654d30ebe/CASA+MARIANELLA+Low+Design+Office.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/4d9a9b5e-22ae-4314-902e-2d03ee2d8ae2/NkiruGelles_Milk%2BHoney.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/04b71e6b-628b-42ce-9a96-fe1496d1bbe8/Nkiru+Gelles+Professional+Portfolio+2025_sml-19.jpg Home Travis Heights Historic Home 2021 _ This residence expands upon a historic home with an addition true to its time, reflecting the evolving character of the neighborhood, and designed to fit the homeowner’s lifestyle. _ 10,000 SF _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture photography by Chase Daniel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/7c986cf2-0d4e-4e33-9855-1b62c7451092/Casa-Marianella_Exterior-Approach-crop-scaled-e1733258616956.jpg Home Posada Esperanza 2025 _ Family shelter designed to serve immigrant mothers and their children escaping domestic or cultural violence from across the Americas and Africa. _ 1,979 SF Casa Marianella _ Low Design Office https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/22bdf9a7-44bf-4f6e-b4d1-a026d0f1c04e/Arnolds+Cafe.jpg Home Alfred Coffee at The Line 2018 _ Alfred Coffee at The Line Austin features with sculptural black timber by Texan artist Michael Wilson. _ Sydell _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture photography by Chase Daniel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/c83fcf5e-ed13-4337-80cf-080728a3d302/p6.webp Home P6 at The Line Hotel 2015 _ Carved out of the parking garage's upper deck, the panoramic cocktail bar reflects the region’s culture of outdoor living with a wrap-around outdoor terrace designed with a custom glazing system. _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/d7aad9b5-1333-48e2-8cdc-0d8e3f23df0a/Arlo+Grey.jpg Home Arlo Grey at The Line 2018 _ Arlo Grey is the hotel’s lakeside restaurant by Top Chef winner, host and cookbook author Kristen Kish. The custom woodwork by artist Michael Wilson explores tribal symbolism through both western and eastern motifs. _ Sydell _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture photography by Chase Daniel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/b9b303af-c065-41b9-be40-cf929aacd001/Corgan+Stair+02.jpg Home Travis Heights Historic Home 2021 _ "Connected by a grand spiral staircase, the progression of the four levels of the home feature playful patterns and hidden nooks, illuminating a unique living experience of merging past and present." —Architizer _ 10,000 SF _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture photography by Chase Daniel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/d81d523b-dddb-4517-91ce-b50157f4749e/1706112_Aberdeen-gardeen-competition-team-1.jpg Home Aberdeen City Garden—'The Granite Web' 2011 _ Winning proposal plan, depicting overall landscape strategy and connection to the existing site context of Aberdeen, Scotland's city centre. _ Diller Scofidio + Renfro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/46602408-8a23-44c2-8fb2-cdc04cd6189d/NG_Craft.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/7faebbc5-2804-4382-8d4a-da71d0d0795d/NG_Clarity.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/1255c6c9-399f-433a-b3e4-6e4f38fd5b52/NG_Culture.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/47af1f8b-6758-4603-931b-392e3b761a1d/DSC02122.jpg Home Travis Heights Pool House 2021 _ "Among the native gardens, the expansive back yard is multifunctional and includes a pool, lawn games court, sunken garden, fire pit, and putting green as well as a landscaped prairie roof meadow on top of the cabana, integrated within the natural surroundings." —Architzer _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture photography by Chase Daniel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/ae26ec8a-bf09-486a-8f12-cee72ec937d0/Amenity+Dining_Line+Hotel.jpg Home The Line Austin 2018 _ Over 500 original artworks were commissioned by a diverse group of Central Texas artists for both guest rooms and public spaces, a dedicated artist’s studio, and a residency program. _ 30,000 SF Sydell _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture photography by Chase Daniel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/626b4ad4-a64c-4f6f-a98d-d9756aedf9f3/Nkiru+Gelles+Professional+Portfolio+2025_sml-28.jpg Home Tiny Victories: Richard's House 2021 _ Affordable micro-home for a formerly unhoused client at Community First! Village. _ 250 SF Design Voices _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture in collaboration with Risinger Building Company https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/15ef6a6b-9875-415a-87e2-85324a11072a/Nkiru+Gelles+Professional+Portfolio+2025_sml-39.jpg Home Hudson Valley House 2023 _ Enclosed in a greenhouse-like structure, the residence, guest quarters, and music studio is sheltered within a larger "bio-climate" which serves as a buffer against the harsh winter climate. _ 6,400 SF _ Low Design Office https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/2396ef4f-47f0-45cb-8ca8-a281a591b4c2/theLineaustin2.jpg Home The Line Austin 2018 _ A hotel renovation focused on restoring the original modernist architectural style while bringing together diverse materials complemented by works from local artists. _ 30,000 SF Sydell _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture photography by Chase Daniel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/535eee9e-fa0e-4621-8a50-b1822643e0ec/Community-First-Tiny-Victories-2-1280x1600.jpg Home Tiny Victories: Richard's House 2021 _ "Not only is it this beautiful piece of architecture, but it also incorporates indoor/outdoor spaces seamlessly, which is really striking given how tiny it is.” —2021 TxA Design Awards Jury _ 250 SF Design Voices; Community First! Village _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture photography by Leonid Furmansky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/52cba06c-16cd-48d5-aae3-2e2ad71a9c2c/Republic+Square+Kiosk+01.webp Home Republic Square Park Cafe 2014 _ Walk-up cafe situated along a pathway in a downtown Austin park. _ 550 SF Austin Parks and Recreation _ Miro Rivera Architects photography by Sergio Reza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/e624dc14-0c9c-44fd-91a0-f0a025b3117e/East+Village_edit2.jpg Home East Village Hotel 2017 _ Located in East Downtown Houston, the hotel is a 75-room project that is part a new districts of 5 city blocks with existing mid-century industrial buildings that have been adapted and re-purposed. _ 45,307 SF Ancorian _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/1adca595-fedc-4e30-ac49-2ec3e591ccc5/Nkiru+Mokwe+Gelles_Portfolio_Selected+Works-62.jpg Home The Broad 2015 _ Public exhibition space and archive with a delicate, yet structurally self supporting ‘light control’ facade system that ‘veils’ the generous open interiors of art gallery spaces. _ 12,000 SF Eli Broad Art Foundation _ Diller Scofidio + Renfro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/f1595a5a-99f6-4f99-b783-1abef51529c8/domainz4.png Home Domain Z4 2017, Unbuilt _ Concept for a boutique office building and workspace designed with a focus on flexibility and outdoor space. _ Endeavor _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/1753975987947-ZXCWV9MC2BH1C7QNLPTB/Screenshot+2025-07-31+at+10.15.54%E2%80%AFAM.png Home The Line Hotel — Lady Bird Lake Pathway 2015 _ Concept for public community space stitching together the newly-renovated Line Hotel and Austin's Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail. _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/18cfdd2f-b0b1-4a56-8063-a5316fcae454/Screenshot+2025-07-31+at+4.20.47%E2%80%AFPM.png Home Littlefield Izakaya 2018 _ 11,42 SF Colina West, David Khan _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/0323d848-8684-494a-8026-bfab61d394e1/Nkiru+Mokwe+Gelles_Portfolio_Selected+Works-76.jpg Home Museum of Image and Sound 2023 _ Six-story museum defined by a continuous ramp that climbs up from street level, extending the beach front promenade. _ 73,500 SF Designed for a Brazilian contemporary arts and education nonprofit organization in Rio de Janeiro. _ Diller Scofidio + Renfro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/d586ed5a-f81f-4274-b430-5b8e8b4732be/our-beautifully-designed.jpg Home Milk + Honey 2023 _ Located within The Loren Hotel Austin, the spa's natural materials, sophisticated furnishings, and careful attention to acoustic design create an environment that promotes well-being through spatial design. _ 5,000 SF Milk + Honey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/4bb8380d-176c-4c16-bc58-bd5f3bef96e1/Screenshot+2025-07-31+at+4.34.09%E2%80%AFPM.png Home Taipei Pop Music Centre 2009, Unbuilt _ Competition entry for the City of Taipei's Pop Music Center. _ Asymptote https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/895e980a-b9c4-4201-909d-30bd4ee4856c/GoldCoast-Milk%2BHoney-2.jpg Home Milk + Honey, Chicago 2023 _ Located in Chicago's Gold Coast, Milk + Honey’s award-winning spa offers luxurious treatments, healing therapies, and medical aesthetics in a relaxing, friendly, and design forward environment. _ Milk + Honey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/7ab1376e-02d6-43d5-97de-2a373a1bee40/Culver+%28113+of+152%29.jpg Home Milk + Honey, Los Angeles _ Located in Culver City, California, Milk + Honey's second LA location offers a full range of day spa and medSPA services. _ Milk + Honey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/681e699d3c73922bdeae3bca/2915ed71-a625-44d9-9269-019b9495bfbe/Post-Oak-Mixed-Use-4-1440x959.jpg Home Zadok Jewelers 2019 _ Zadok Jewelers is the anchor tenant of 1800 Post Oak Place— a five story mixed-use retail, restaurant, and office space located in the heart of Houston’s Uptown District _ Zadok Family _ Michael Hsu Office of Architecture