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The second-floor structure was removed to create a high ceiling, with light brought in from the upper part of the west side.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

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Capturing Light

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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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

Capturing Light
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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

Capturing Light
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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
A floor was installed across the expansive earthen-floored area to create and organize the entrance.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

Capturing Light
The parking area connects to the approach, creating a semi-outdoor space.

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
The entrance connects directly to the staircase.

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

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An evening view toward the shoji doors leading from the living room to the entrance.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Responding to the characteristics of the existing building, the living spaces are arranged in a D–K–L sequence: dining, kitchen, then living.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
The chigaidana staggered shelves formerly located in the tokowaki were relocated to the right of the radiant heating and cooling unit, while the left side serves as a counter.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
This is a loft in the children's room, receiving light from the staircase.

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

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Light filters through the mushiko-mado windows and wooden latticework, creating an atmospheric presence.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

Capturing Light
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

Capturing Light
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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

Capturing Light
Paper shoji, divided to correspond with the wooden glass windows facing the street, were added to ensure privacy.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
The former eight-tatami Buddhist altar room was reduced to four tatami mats, while the remaining four-tatami area was incorporated into the living room as a high-ceilinged space.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

Capturing Light
The ōdo gate with its entrance door and smaller pedestrian door was remodeled to accommodate everyday use.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
The large radiant heating and cooling panels were fitted so that they do not project beyond the line of the columns.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

Capturing Light
Part of the second-floor structure was removed, allowing light from the mushiko-mado window above to fall into the entrance.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
The glass shoji screens formerly located between the tatami room and engawa were remodeled, replacing the glass sections with paper shoji.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
From the kitchen, the living–dining room and front garden can be viewed over the counter.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
This is the kitchen and dining area.

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Skip Floor

Built-in Garage

Reclaimed Wood

Narrow House

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Garage House

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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.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

Capturing Light
The former shoin screen and ranma transom from the tatami room were relocated to the display shelves; the shoji and mairado sliding doors were adjusted in height and reused.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
The engawa veranda was incorporated into the dining room, and the old wooden glass doors and ranma transom were reused.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
The staircase leads up to the rooftop.

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Skip Floor

Built-in Garage

Reclaimed Wood

Narrow House

Antique Furniture

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Capturing Light

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CompactHousing
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

Traditional Japanese House

Living with Dogs and Cats

Shoji

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
The carved ranma transom is based on the motif of Sumiyoshi Taisha: a drum bridge is carved on the left, and a torii gate and tall lantern on the right.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
The former suite of adjoining Japanese-style rooms, including the engawa veranda, was incorporated into a living–dining room facing the front garden.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
A niche formed from the void at the corner of the winding staircase.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Traditional Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Japanese House

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
The former tokonoma alcove and tokowaki side alcove were retained as the room was converted to a Western-style space; the chigaidana staggered shelves were removed and relocated.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Part of the wall diagonally above the entrance door was also opened to create a light-admitting window.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Reclaimed Beam

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Capturing Light

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling

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