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Homes for Antique Enthusiasts

A curated collection of bespoke residences incorporating antique furnishings and reclaimed timber, evoking a sense of timelessness. These homes showcase individuality through the thoughtful use of materials and accessories that reveal the passage of time. Through innovative renovation and design strategies, the projects harmoniously blend warmth and sophistication, exemplifying residences that balance comfort with refined aesthetics.

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The doors feature a vertical lattice pattern in frosted glass, allowing the dogs and cats beyond to be seen.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Kitchen

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
The exposed roof-board ceiling of the wide veranda was insulated and relaid.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The shoin shoji screens originally used in the tokonoma and shoin study area were reused as a partition between the living room and dining room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The paper shoji screens between the living room and Buddhist altar room are closed, while the ranma transom remains open.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Nearly all of the timber was reused, and the fusuma doors from the chigai-dana storage cabinet were repurposed as doors for the low storage cabinet.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Bedroom

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
From the dining room toward the kitchen; the enclosure on the left is the pantry.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Exterior

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
Washi paper was applied alternately to the four shoji panels so that each side would present a finished face toward both the living room and dining room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Exterior

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
The ceiling, made by reusing the original boards, connects the living room and Buddhist altar room as one continuous space.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Bedroom

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Kitchen

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
HOU (包) — Cork House｜LDK

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
The exterior was largely preserved, with work limited to such measures as repainting and repairs. It has a complex, substantial roof.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Living Room

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
The Buddhist altar, formerly located beside the tokonoma, was retained intact and made into a semi-independent Buddhist altar room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
HOU (包) — Cork House｜LDK

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Bedroom

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
HOU (包) — Cork House｜LDK

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Lavatory

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
The second-floor slab above the dining room was removed to create a void.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Although enclosed, the continuous ceiling shared with the living room creates a sense of unity.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
A light-meal counter was installed between the dining room and kitchen.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The paper shoji screens and ranma transom create a gentle connection with the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
A display shelf can be seen at the end of the passage from the dining room to the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The second-floor slab above the dining room was removed to create a void. The cedar ceiling boards have a lustrous vermilion-red finish.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The wide veranda was incorporated into the living room. The glass doors with a frosted pattern lead to the main entrance.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Exterior

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Living Room

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
HOU (包) — Cork House｜Hobby room

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
From the kitchen, there are views through the living and dining rooms to the garden.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The display shelf reuses the original built-in elements from the side alcove.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
From the dining room toward the living room, the washi paper was removed from the ranma to create transparency.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
HOU (包) — Cork House｜LDK

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Material Texture

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Wood

Toplight
The amber-toned ceiling boards from the original Japanese-style room were also relaid, and the shoin posts were relocated.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The tokonoma from the Japanese-style room was moved to the opposite side and reconfigured as a display shelf in the living room; the former side alcove now serves as the new tokonoma.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

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