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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.

House with a Formal Japanese Garden

Traditional Japanese garden designs integrated with window sightlines and walkable stone pathways. Introducing authentic garden residential examples.

House K/S｜Garden

Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Flexible Partition

Aging Gracefully

Generational Home

Traditional Japanese House
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
A light-meal counter was installed between the dining room and kitchen.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
From the Japanese-style room, the living room and the gardens to the south and north are connected, allowing the breeze to pass through.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
The obi doors from the closet were reused after being covered with Japanese paper; part of the assembly was subdivided and fitted with a lattice to serve as a ventilation opening.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
From the living room, the south garden is connected through the Japanese-style room. The glass shoji and ranma transom remain as they were.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Low round-log beams divide the circulation area.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
The shoji doors at the front serve as the entrance to the Western-style room, welcoming visitors directly. The entrance door and high windows remain as they were.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
A retractable screen door was incorporated into the column casing to the right of the door, and indirect lighting was integrated into the kamoi lintel.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
Because of the substantial difference in level between the entrance and the Japanese-style room, a step was introduced.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
The exposed roof-board ceiling of the wide veranda was insulated and relaid.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
An evening view of the living–dining room from the front garden, connected through the Buddhist altar room all the way to the main street on the south side.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
The glazed door was adapted and reused from a door that had previously been installed at the entrance.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
House K/S｜Dining Area

Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Flexible Partition

Aging Gracefully

Generational Home

Traditional Japanese House
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
The wooden windows were preserved together with their old glass, while aluminum sashes were installed on the outside to ensure adequate performance.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
The exposed high ceiling reveals the floor of the former second-floor sericulture room. Before the renovation, it had been enclosed with a ceiling.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
The former shoin was enclosed as a structural wall, while the shoji screen and ranma transom that had been installed there were repaired and reused.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Viewed from the living room toward the dining room; the door at the rear leads to the entrance hall.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
The 30 cm difference in level between the living room and the existing Japanese-style room is connected by a generously deep step.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
The dining table was remade by attaching legs to a plank that the owners already had.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
House K/S｜Kitchen

Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Flexible Partition

Aging Gracefully

Generational Home

Traditional Japanese House
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
A traditional house with a meticulously composed front garden.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Reclaimed Wood

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House
The dining room extends behind the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Timber Frame

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Traditional Japanese House

Void

Solid Wood

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