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A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats｜Exterior

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

High Thermal Insulation

Natural Modern

Semi-Basement

Skip Floor

Natural Materials

Cat Steps

Whole-House Air Conditioning

Inner Garage

Courtyard

Living with Cats

HouseLivingWithCats

InnerGarage

CatSteps

Courtyard

SkipFloor
The powder room offers a view of the bright courtyard.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Dog Run

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The range hood of the island kitchen is suspended from the ceiling, creating a floating effect.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Dog Run

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
View back from the bedroom.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Exposed Beam

Forever Home

Wood-Burning Stove

Natural Materials

Japanese Modern

Island Kitchen

Living with Cats

TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation

SeismicReinforcement

ThermalInsulation

TiledLivingRoom
Renovation of a traditional farmhouse with a large double-height space

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Exposed Beam

Forever Home

Wood-Burning Stove

Natural Materials

Japanese Modern

Island Kitchen

Living with Cats

TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation

SeismicReinforcement

ThermalInsulation

TiledLivingRoom
House in Minamiashigara｜Courtyard

Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office

302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Calm Presence

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside

Capturing Light

Monotone

Simple Modern

Living with Cats

HouseLivingWithCats

Courtyard

Balcony

ExternallyEnclosedInternallyOpen
The original tatami room was dismantled; performance upgrades including improved insulation, seismic reinforcement, underfloor heating and a built-in air-conditioning unit were implemented.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Exposed Beam

Forever Home

Wood-Burning Stove

Natural Materials

Japanese Modern

Island Kitchen

Living with Cats

TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation

SeismicReinforcement

ThermalInsulation

TiledLivingRoom
Courtyard House｜Living Room

Far East Design Lab.

Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Natural Modern

Privacy

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside

Cat Steps

Courtyard

Living with Cats

Pet Door

LivingWithCats

CatSteps

Courtyard
From the kitchen, views extend through the atrium-like dining area to the courtyard, illuminated by pendant lights designed by Patricia Urquiola.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Void

Symbolic Tree

Wood Deck

Terrace

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Living with Cats

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The second floor is a private space dedicated to both people and cats.

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Cat Steps

Bike Garage

MotorcycleGarage

DisplaySpace

CatSteps
House in Okusa｜Exterior

Tada Architectural Design Office

5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Natural Modern

Borrowed Scenery

Craft Room

Courtyard

Living with Cats

Pet Door

LivingWithCats

Courtyard

BorrowedScenery

CraftCorner
Tezukayama Higashi House｜Bedroom

ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design

2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Built-in Garage

Roof terrace

Shop-House

Terrace

Inner Balcony

Skip Floor

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Cats

Yoga Studio
Courtyard House｜Exterior

Far East Design Lab.

Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Natural Modern

Privacy

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside

Cat Steps

Courtyard

Living with Cats

Pet Door

LivingWithCats

CatSteps

Courtyard
A space where motorcycles are fully integrated into the daily living activities.

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Cat Steps

Bike Garage

MotorcycleGarage

DisplaySpace

CatSteps
A slit-shaped bay window frames the greenery of the bath court, allowing for a relaxing bath experience.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Dog Run

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
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.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Exposed Beam

Forever Home

Wood-Burning Stove

Natural Materials

Japanese Modern

Island Kitchen

Living with Cats

TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation

SeismicReinforcement

ThermalInsulation

TiledLivingRoom
Horizontal and Vertical｜Atrium

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Catwalk

Dog Run

Doma Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
Custom cabinetry behind the kitchen houses appliances, and a door is installed at the entrance to restrict cat access.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Void

Symbolic Tree

Wood Deck

Terrace

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Living with Cats

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
A space where humans and motorcycles hold equal significance.

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Cat Steps

Bike Garage

MotorcycleGarage

DisplaySpace

CatSteps
The island kitchen, designed for shared family use, is complemented by custom-built kitchen storage on the back wall.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Dog Run

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The dining area features a double-height space overlooking the living room, with the second-floor railing composed of wire mesh to prevent falls.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Void

Symbolic Tree

Wood Deck

Terrace

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Living with Cats

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The kitchen’s waist-height wall incorporates shallow-depth storage, ideal for organizing small items, dishware, and decorative shelving.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Void

Symbolic Tree

Wood Deck

Terrace

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Living with Cats

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
Entrance designed as a gallery space accommodating approximately four motorcycles.

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Cat Steps

Bike Garage

MotorcycleGarage

DisplaySpace

CatSteps
A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats｜Stairs

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

High Thermal Insulation

Natural Modern

Semi-Basement

Skip Floor

Natural Materials

Cat Steps

Whole-House Air Conditioning

Inner Garage

Courtyard

Living with Cats

HouseLivingWithCats

InnerGarage

CatSteps

Courtyard

SkipFloor
PARALLEL｜Entrance hall

Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Natural Modern

High Airtightness and High Insulation

Catwalk

Exposed Beam

Cat Steps

Capturing Light

Energy-Saving House

Living with Cats

Pet Door

Pet Space
The terrace is enclosed by tall wooden fences to prevent the cats from escaping

Yu Architectural Design Studio

159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture

Natural Modern

Catwalk

Charred Cedar

Aging Gracefully

Terrace

Natural Materials

Living with Cats

Pet Space

HouseLivingWithCats

Catwalk

Furniture

Terrace

ShouSugiBan
The slightly elevated master bedroom is tatami-matted; wiring for AV equipment is routed within the walls to prevent cats from tampering.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Void

Symbolic Tree

Wood Deck

Terrace

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Living with Cats

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
Japanese-style room / View of the kitchen from the engawa (verandah). The engawa ceiling was retained as existing.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Exposed Beam

Forever Home

Wood-Burning Stove

Natural Materials

Japanese Modern

Island Kitchen

Living with Cats

TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation

SeismicReinforcement

ThermalInsulation

TiledLivingRoom
A cozy, confined space where the beloved cat feels at ease

Yu Architectural Design Studio

159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture

Natural Modern

Catwalk

Charred Cedar

Aging Gracefully

Terrace

Natural Materials

Living with Cats

Pet Space

HouseLivingWithCats

Catwalk

Furniture

Terrace

ShouSugiBan
The split-level dining area ensures privacy from the street, with a parts storage area below.

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Cat Steps

Bike Garage

MotorcycleGarage

DisplaySpace

CatSteps
Contrasting the expansive, open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area is the vertically oriented "Vertical House" located at the end of the corridor.

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Catwalk

Dog Run

Doma Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
Window sashes are concealed behind the old posts so as not to compromise the original atmosphere.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Exposed Beam

Forever Home

Wood-Burning Stove

Natural Materials

Japanese Modern

Island Kitchen

Living with Cats

TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation

SeismicReinforcement

ThermalInsulation

TiledLivingRoom
The bedroom overlooks the modern courtyard and bath court, with floor-to-ceiling windows enhancing the sense of spaciousness.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Dog Run

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
Tezukayama Higashi House｜Stairs

ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design

2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Built-in Garage

Roof terrace

Shop-House

Terrace

Inner Balcony

Skip Floor

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Cats

Yoga Studio
PARALLEL｜Living Room

Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Natural Modern

High Airtightness and High Insulation

Catwalk

Exposed Beam

Cat Steps

Capturing Light

Energy-Saving House

Living with Cats

Pet Door

Pet Space
Tezukayama Higashi House｜LDK

ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design

2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Built-in Garage

Roof terrace

Shop-House

Terrace

Inner Balcony

Skip Floor

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Cats

Yoga Studio
A dedicated entrance for the family cat is installed beside the main entrance.

Tada Architectural Design Office

5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Natural Modern

Borrowed Scenery

Craft Room

Courtyard

Living with Cats

Pet Door

LivingWithCats

Courtyard

BorrowedScenery

CraftCorner
House in Minamiashigara｜Terrace

Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office

302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Calm Presence

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside

Capturing Light

Monotone

Simple Modern

Living with Cats

HouseLivingWithCats

Courtyard

Balcony

ExternallyEnclosedInternallyOpen
Custom wall furniture incorporates a bench serving as a resting spot for small dogs, cat steps, and a dedicated desk corner.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Dog Run

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
Garage House in Kyotanabe｜Exterior

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Cat Steps

Bike Garage

MotorcycleGarage

DisplaySpace

CatSteps
Catwalk connecting the entire dwelling via the double-height void

Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Natural Modern

High Airtightness and High Insulation

Catwalk

Exposed Beam

Cat Steps

Capturing Light

Energy-Saving House

Living with Cats

Pet Door

Pet Space
From the children’s room, the presence of the LDK can be sensed through the cat terrace.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Dog Run

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
House in Oami｜Bedroom

Yu Architectural Design Studio

159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture

Natural Modern

Catwalk

Charred Cedar

Aging Gracefully

Terrace

Natural Materials

Living with Cats

Pet Space

HouseLivingWithCats

Catwalk

Furniture

Terrace

ShouSugiBan
East bedroom. The attic beneath the main roof is utilized as a loft.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Renovation

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Exposed Beam

Forever Home

Wood-Burning Stove

Natural Materials

Japanese Modern

Island Kitchen

Living with Cats

TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation

SeismicReinforcement

ThermalInsulation

TiledLivingRoom
The courtyard opens partially toward the street side with fiber grating installed to prevent cats from escaping.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Dog Run

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

Simple Modern

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
House in Minamiashigara｜Bedroom

Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office

302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Calm Presence

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside

Capturing Light

Monotone

Simple Modern

Living with Cats

HouseLivingWithCats

Courtyard

Balcony

ExternallyEnclosedInternallyOpen
House in Oami｜LDK

Yu Architectural Design Studio

159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture

Natural Modern

Catwalk

Charred Cedar

Aging Gracefully

Terrace

Natural Materials

Living with Cats

Pet Space

HouseLivingWithCats

Catwalk

Furniture

Terrace

ShouSugiBan
Courtyard House｜Bedroom

Far East Design Lab.

Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Natural Modern

Privacy

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside

Cat Steps

Courtyard

Living with Cats

Pet Door

LivingWithCats

CatSteps

Courtyard

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