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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 Shoji Screens

Shoji screens diffusing soft, ambient light into rooms through traditional or modern insulated frames. Introducing shoji residential examples.

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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
Chamber of Time｜Dining Area

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

Exposed Beam
Chamber of Time｜Living Room

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

Exposed Beam
Chamber of Time｜Corridor

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

Exposed Beam
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
The exterior, which strongly conveys the character of an Osaka machiya, was preserved.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
Chamber of Time｜Exterior

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

Exposed Beam
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Chamber of Time｜Living Room

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
Chamber of Time｜Bedroom

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

Exposed Beam
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
Chamber of Time｜LDK

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

Exposed Beam
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
Chamber of Time｜Exterior

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

Exposed Beam
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
Chamber of Time｜LDK

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

Exposed Beam
Chamber of Time｜Study

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

Exposed Beam
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
A Western-style bedroom furnished with a bed; the ceiling above the headboard incorporates indirect lighting to avoid glare.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Reclaimed Wood

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Chamber of Time｜LDK

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Retro Modern

Mindful Living

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Reclaimed Beam

Shoji

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
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

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Living with Dogs and Cats

Kominka Restoration

Capturing Light

Renovation

Generational Home

Authentic Garden

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

Timber Frame

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