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    Homes for Antique Enthusiasts × Natural Materials

    View project photos for Homes for Antique Enthusiasts and Natural Materials.

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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 Made with Natural Materials

    Healthy, tactile natural materials like wood, plaster, and paper that age gracefully over time. Introducing natural material residential examples.

  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜House Made with Natural Materials｜Atrium｜Custom-built house
    View of the bedroom from the catwalk. Bookshelves are formed by utilizing the attic space under the lean-to roof.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜House Made with Natural Materials｜Bedroom｜Custom-built house
    West bedroom.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜House Made with Natural Materials｜Kitchen｜Custom-built house
    Responding to the characteristics of the existing building, the living spaces are arranged in a D–K–L sequence: dining, kitchen, then living.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜House Made with Natural Materials｜Stairs｜Custom-built house
    A niche formed from the void at the corner of the winding staircase.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    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｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Natural Materials
    Island Kitchen
    Plaster Wall
    Living with Cats
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish｜Homes for Antique Enthusiasts｜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
    Gallery
    Renovation
    Forever Home
    Tea Room
    Capturing Light
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Plaster Wall
    Japanese Modern
    Japanese House
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
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  • #Gallery
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