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    Homes Designed for Living with Cats × Courtyard

    Homes Designed for Living with Cats

    A cat-friendly home seamlessly connects feline exploration routes with comfortable human living space. Cat steps, high perches, and custom wall shelving allow cats to climb and rest in preferred high spots. Sunlit window ledges with outdoor views and quiet sleeping nooks provide ideal cat retreats. Integrated cat doors and concealed litter box storage enhance daily convenience. Durable, easy-to-clean materials withstand scratching and shedding. We introduce homes that respect feline nature while keeping family living comfortable.

    House with a Courtyard

    A home with a courtyard places a garden within the building structure, drawing sunlight, air, and greenery into the center of daily life. Arranging living rooms, dining areas, and hallways around the courtyard offers openness while screening out street-level views. Large windows turn seasonal plants and sky views into daily scenes, bringing nature close even in urban areas. Combining circulation paths, decks, and terraces around the courtyard makes moving around the house enjoyable. Introducing courtyard homes that open inward to transform light and greenery into living scenery.

    Find Architectural Projects for Homes Designed for Living with Cats and Courtyard

  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Corridor|Custom-built house

    The doors to the toilet and the primary bedroom are fitted with cat doors.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    Courtyard House|Courtyard

    Architecture Firm:Far East Design Lab.

    Far East Design Lab.

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

    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Courtyard
    Pet Door
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    Washroom facing the courtyard.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Set within a lush, verdant environment, the stylish building reminiscent of a gallery commands attention.

    Architecture Firm:Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

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

    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Dog Run
    Catwalk
    Courtyard
    Pet Space
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Cat Steps
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Exterior|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Stairs|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Stairs

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Living Room|Custom-built house

    The TV in the living room is wall-mounted. AV equipment and game consoles are stored in the built-in counter cabinet with wooden louvered sliding doors, preventing the cats from tampering with them. The shelves above the counter also serve as a cat step and a bookcase.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|LDK|Custom-built house

    The LDK. A Patricia Urquiola pendant light hangs over the dining area with its vaulted ceiling. The kitchen half-wall incorporates shallow storage, convenient for small-item drawers, dishware storage, and display shelving.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Living Room|Custom-built house

    View from the living room toward the dining area. The courtyard’s symbolic tree can also be seen.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    The second-floor hall is intended to become a child’s room in the future. The ceiling has a wood-grain finish.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    The courtyard on the north side of the living room serves as a space where the beloved dog can roam freely.

    Architecture Firm:Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

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

    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Dog Run
    Catwalk
    Courtyard
    Pet Space
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Cat Steps
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    Horizontal and Vertical|Courtyard

    Architecture Firm:Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

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

    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Dog Run
    Catwalk
    Courtyard
    Pet Space
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Cat Steps
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Horizontal and Vertical|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

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

    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Dog Run
    Catwalk
    Courtyard
    Pet Space
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Cat Steps
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    Courtyard House|Courtyard

    Architecture Firm:Far East Design Lab.

    Far East Design Lab.

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

    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Courtyard
    Pet Door
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Corridor|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Corridor

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Garage|Custom-built house

    The piloti space is used for bicycle parking. The exterior walls are clad in Galvalume siding in the owners’ favorite color.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House in Okusa|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Exterior|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tada Architectural Design Office

    Tada Architectural Design Office

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

    Living with Cats
    Borrowed Scenery
    Craft Room
    Courtyard
    Pet Door
    Natural Modern
    LivingWithCats
    Courtyard
    BorrowedScenery
    CraftCorner
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    From the opening of the wife’s hobby room, there is a clear view through to the washroom beyond the courtyard.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Courtyard House|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Far East Design Lab.

    Far East Design Lab.

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

    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Courtyard
    Pet Door
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Exterior|Custom-built house

    View of the exterior from the street. Part of the newly developed residential site is cut down to street level to create bicycle parking. The entrance is located near the center of the long, north–south site.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Stairs|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Stairs

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|LDK|Custom-built house

    Horizontal and Vertical|LDK

    Architecture Firm:Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

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

    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Dog Run
    Catwalk
    Courtyard
    Pet Space
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Cat Steps
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Exterior|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    The primary bedroom is a raised tatami-floored room facing the balcony. It has a counter for the TV and storage for AV equipment above; the cables run inside the wall to prevent the cats from tampering with them.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Stairs|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

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

    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Dog Run
    Catwalk
    Courtyard
    Pet Space
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Cat Steps
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Courtyard House|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Far East Design Lab.

    Far East Design Lab.

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

    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Courtyard
    Pet Door
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Living Room|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    A stairwell where the horizontally expansive courtyard—where dogs and cats meet—and the vertically extending "Vertical House" intersect.

    Architecture Firm:Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

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

    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Dog Run
    Catwalk
    Courtyard
    Pet Space
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Cat Steps
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Approach|Custom-built house

    After climbing several steps and opening the wooden door, one arrives at the entrance. A hot-dip galvanized steel canopy is provided above it.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Living Room|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    When the entrance door is opened, the courtyard lies directly ahead, creating a bright and spacious entryway. The symbolic tree in front is a Japanese snowbell tree (Shima-neko-yashi). The courtyard has a tropical hardwood floor and a board fence.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Courtyard House|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:Far East Design Lab.

    Far East Design Lab.

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

    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Courtyard
    Pet Door
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Exterior|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Atrium|Custom-built house

    View looking down into the dining area.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|LDK|Custom-built house

    View from the dining area with its vaulted ceiling toward the living room. The second-floor railing is made of wire mesh to prevent falls.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    The laundry room on the south side of the second floor becomes the cats’ favorite spot during the sunlit mornings.

    Architecture Firm:Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

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

    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Dog Run
    Catwalk
    Courtyard
    Pet Space
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Cat Steps
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Corridor|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Corridor

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    The front window is a favorite spot for the cat, who sits on the windowsill and gazes outside.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    Courtyard House|Bedroom

    Architecture Firm:Far East Design Lab.

    Far East Design Lab.

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

    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Courtyard
    Pet Door
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Kitchen

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Serene living room featuring dedicated cat steps

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Study|Custom-built house

    Semi-basement workroom overlooking the courtyard, providing a focused environment for work

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The flooring is dark rosewood veneer plywood, contrasted with borderless tatami mats. When the shoji screens are opened, a Japanese maple can be seen through the low window.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Approach|Custom-built house

    Courtyard House|Approach

    Architecture Firm:Far East Design Lab.

    Far East Design Lab.

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

    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Courtyard
    Pet Door
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    Shoji screens are fitted to the Japanese-style room’s windows, allowing in soft, diffused light.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Courtyard

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Living with Cats
    Inner Garage
    Skip Floor
    Courtyard
    Natural Materials
    Cat Steps
    Natural Modern
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    Night view of the courtyard. The board fence is high enough to prevent the cats from escaping.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats|House with a Courtyard|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    View from the kitchen toward the dining area with its vaulted ceiling and the courtyard.

    Architecture Firm:Archiplace

    Archiplace

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

    Outdoor Living
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Courtyard
    Void
    Wood Deck
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
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