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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.

Traditional Timber Frame House

Traditional Japanese timber joinery showcasing wood-to-wood structural craftsmanship without metal fasteners. Introducing timber frame residential examples.

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
A light-meal counter was installed between the dining room and kitchen.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
Low round-log beams divide the circulation area.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
The exposed roof-board ceiling of the wide veranda was insulated and relaid.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
A traditional house with a meticulously composed front garden.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
The dining room extends behind the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
Over the years, the road level rose, and the entrance is now reached by descending the stone steps.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
The original earthen-floor ceiling is exposed all the way to the back in the upper section.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
One wall is finished with pale pink Japanese paper and incorporates indirect lighting.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
The living room and dining room can be divided by paper shoji screens; when open, they are stored inside the return wall on the right.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
Walls likely to come into contact with people or objects are clad in cedar boards.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
Viewed from the dining room toward the living room, the space is divided by three octagonal columns and retractable paper shoji screens.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
The subtly enclosed feeling of the corner creates a sense of calm.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
A connection to the bedroom can be glimpsed at the rear.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
The raised window sill created by lowering the floor brings a sense of calm to the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
Although this room is located beneath the low eaves of the lean-to addition, lowering the floor created a calm and comfortable ceiling height.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam
A tokonoma-style decorative alcove was added to the front room; the ranma transom above is original.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Timber Frame

Void

Traditional Japanese House

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

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Authentic Garden

Generational Home

Shoji

Timber Frame

Capturing Light

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Exposed Beam

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