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    A Home for Living with Antiques × Natural Materials

    View project photos for A Home for Living with Antiques and Natural Materials.

    Follow your intuition to save photos that catch your eye. Explore spatial designs to uncover implicit preferences you haven't yet put into words.

    A Home for Living with Antiques

    Living with antiques allows you to craft a personalized space filled with character, surrounded by time-tested furniture, lighting, fixtures, and curios. Combining textured materials like solid wood, tile, plaster, and reclaimed timber creates a warm, settled atmosphere even in new builds. Embracing small imperfections, uneven tones, and natural aging adds a deep sense of affection over time. Pairing antique pieces with modern amenities and simple layouts creates a dialogue between old and new. We present homes where timeless beauty is cherished as part of daily life.

    House Made with Natural Materials

    A home made with natural materials incorporates wood, stone, soil, and plaster to create a peaceful, inviting space filled with natural warmth. Solid wood floors are gentle underfoot, while plaster walls and stone surfaces display subtle shadows depending on the light. Combining varying colors and textures creates rich character even within simple layouts. Over time, colors deepen and minor scratches become treasured memories of daily life. Introducing homes built with natural materials, designed to grow more endearing as you enjoy their graceful aging.

    Find Architectural Projects for A Home for Living with Antiques and Natural Materials

  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Living Room|Custom-built house

    On the slab-on-grade earthen floor, insulation and underfloor heating were installed and the surface finished with tile.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    A newly created entrance resulting from a plan revision. The sliding door and glass transom were repaired and reused.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The outdoor air-conditioning unit that had been placed on the front of the second floor was relocated into a recess in the exterior wall and concealed with louvers.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Study|Custom-built house

    A study corner with a flowing, circuitous layout, located in one corner of the living room.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Study|Custom-built house

    Second-floor study. New floor-to-ceiling bookshelves were installed. The ceiling lighting is original from the house's construction.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The original tatami room was dismantled; performance upgrades including improved insulation, seismic reinforcement, underfloor heating and a built-in air-conditioning unit were implemented.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    Storage shelving designed to display and accommodate art and antiques of various sizes. Flooring is Yoshino cedar.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Atrium|Custom-built house

    Looking up from the dining. When the kura was detached, the end of the main house was extended by one span, which altered the roof geometry.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    A dedicated cat room located in a corner of the living area.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Loft|Custom-built house

    East bedroom. The attic beneath the main roof is utilized as a loft.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Existing chairs were reupholstered to match the custom-built bench.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    The dilapidated lean-to with severely decayed roof and walls was repaired and seismically reinforced.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    A split-level living room with a mezzanine void created by utilizing previously dead attic space.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    The entrance sliding door was replaced with paired musō-style windows, creating an east–west cross-breeze through the house.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    View from the gallery toward the Japanese room and south garden. The cat-level lattice shoji were repaired and reused.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|LDK|Custom-built house

    Ceilings in hemlock, walls in German lime plaster, floors in teak herringbone, and joinery in oak.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Shelving, hanging rails and track lighting were installed, using the newly exposed columns and beams as anchors.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    Second‑floor Japanese‑style room. The built‑in closet (oshiire) was converted into a workspace and a loft.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    A half-bay mizuya (tea preparation area) newly created by carving into the corridor.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Living Room|Custom-built house

    High-side windows newly inserted along the east and west on the second floor admit daylight throughout the day.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|LDK|Custom-built house

    To allow the tatami room fittings and the robust, generous character of the old structural frame to coexist with contemporary living and performance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    Japanese-style room / View of the kitchen from the engawa (verandah). The engawa ceiling was retained as existing.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Approach|Custom-built house

    Return view of the flag‑lot approach. Planting and stonework reconfigured.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Atrium|Custom-built house

    Window sashes are concealed behind the old posts so as not to compromise the original atmosphere.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    A purpose‑designed doma (earthen‑floor entrance). The floor is paved with variegated tiles. The shikidai (entrance platform) was repurposed from the existing front entrance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    Six-mat Japanese-style room. A built-in air conditioner was newly installed above the overhead storage compartment.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Atrium|Custom-built house

    A catwalk that also functions as structural reinforcement.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|LDK|Custom-built house

    The living room, converted from a Japanese-style room to a Western-style space.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Improving a familiar home for greater comfort

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    Reception room with piano. Flooring is oak (nara) hardwood.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    New handrails were installed at the entrance and on the staircase.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    View from the entrance toward the interior; the living room entrance is on the left.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    View of the living room beyond the arch.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Bathroom|Custom-built house

    Bathroom sequence connecting the washroom to the bathing room via the laundry.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Because the main roof was not scheduled for re-roofing, insulation was installed from the interior side of the ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Stairs|Custom-built house

    View back toward the living room from the kitchen. Staircase formed by a girder supported by an H-section steel frame.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|LDK|Custom-built house

    The plan was reorganized so the kura adjoins the kitchen and dining; the kura is used as a hobby room.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Corridor|Custom-built house

    View of the staircase from the second floor.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Atrium|Custom-built house

    View of the catwalk from the southeast.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Atrium|Custom-built house

    A large gabled roof. The existing posts and beams, with their lustrous dark patina, were carefully polished by the client during the works.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    View back from the bedroom.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    A gallery for enjoying art and antiques, created by repurposing the adjacent alcove that had become storage.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Display Storage
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Natural Materials
    Gallery
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The approach: the added shed was removed and existing garden stones were reused and rearranged.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Overall view as seen from the main house. Exterior walls are clad in cedar board weatherboarding. The severely deteriorated lean-to roof was re-roofed with tiles.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Large custom‑built island kitchen. The gas cooktop has three inline burners.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a traditional farmhouse with a large double-height space

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Plaster Wall
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Void
    Island Kitchen
    Living with Cats
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The kura, which had been awkwardly attached to the main house by an extension and had suffered water ingress, was detached and restored to its original form.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home for Living with Antiques|House Made with Natural Materials|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    Washroom. Preserving privacy from the facing condominium while framing an old cherry tree through a high window.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
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  • #Guitar
  • #Owner-occupied residence with rental units
  • #Wood Texture
  • #Semi-Basement
  • #Toplight
  • #Veranda
  • #Open House
  • #Wall Storage
  • #ZEH
  • #Atelier-House
  • #Conservatory
  • #Built-in Garage
  • #Engawa
  • #Resort Style
  • #Family closet
  • #Fully Openable Sash
  • #Pantry
  • #Cafe Style
  • #Inner Balcony
  • #Brick
  • #Utility room
  • #Music Room
  • #Japanese House
  • #Simple Life
  • #Piano
  • #Antique Furniture
  • #Penthouse
  • #Living in the Forest
  • #Rooftop Garden
  • #Clinic-House
  • #Craft Room
  • #Exposed pipework
  • #Mindful Living
  • #Aging Gracefully
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