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    Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions × Closed to Outside, Open to Inside

    Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions

    A home with clever storage ideas balances daily convenience with clean aesthetic appeal by organizing storage near points of use. Built-in wall units, pantries, and family closets store everyday items right where they are needed. Dedicated zones—shoes and outdoor gear at the entry, food and cookware in the kitchen—keep clutter away smoothly. Balancing concealed cabinetry with open display shelves displays favorite items while hiding clutter. Efficient movement paths for storing and retrieving items keep spaces tidy effortlessly. We introduce storage-smart homes.

    House Closed Outside, Open Inside

    A closed-outside, open-inside home blocks views from roads and neighbors while drawing light, breeze, and greenery into the interior. Keeping exterior walls private while centering living areas and rooms around a courtyard or terrace allows you to enjoy an open feeling while maintaining privacy. Fine-tuning window orientations and heights to direct views toward the sky or plants creates a serene landscape even in an urban environment. Reducing external distractions makes the light and openness inside even more striking. Introducing homes closed to the outside and open to the inside, carefully managing distances to reveal a rich living landscape within.

    Find Architectural Projects for Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions and Closed to Outside, Open to Inside

  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Residence in Kurashiki|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    The raised floor is shared between the children’s spaces located on both sides.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Corridor|Custom-built house

    The corridor connects continuously and in a loop from the washroom and dressing room, bathroom, utility space, walk-in closet, to the terrace.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    Residence in Kurashiki|Courtyard

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Passing through the kitchen leads to the utility space, which further connects seamlessly to the master bedroom beyond.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|LDK|Custom-built house

    The small openings in the raised ceiling of the LDK are designed to allow visibility of children walking along the second-floor corridor.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    Master bedroom illuminated by light from the high-side windows on the road-facing exterior wall.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    Beyond the horizontal slit is the utility area, allowing occupants to feel connected to the courtyard while performing household tasks.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Corridor|Custom-built house

    Corridor facing the courtyard; beyond the slit opening lies the utility space.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The volume facing the main road leading to Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical District is kept as low as possible and enclosed by walls.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The Japanese-style room with a tokonoma alcove is illuminated by high-side windows on the road-facing exterior wall.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
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    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Corridor|Custom-built house

    Small lower windows in the corridor wall look into the LDK, while the upper small windows reveal the raised floor of the children’s space.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Circulation Flow
    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
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  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Approach|Custom-built house

    Walking along the central approach, the courtyard enclosed by the two-story and single-story sections opens up invitingly.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Circulation Flow
    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
    CirculationFlow
  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Residence in Kurashiki|Entrance hall

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Circulation Flow
    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
    CirculationFlow
  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    Residence in Kurashiki|Courtyard

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Circulation Flow
    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
    CirculationFlow
  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|LDK|Custom-built house

    View of the south-facing courtyard from the living, dining, and kitchen area (LDK).

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Circulation Flow
    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
    CirculationFlow
  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    Guest room facing the courtyard.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Circulation Flow
    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
    CirculationFlow
  • Residence in Kurashiki|Homes with Innovative Storage Solutions|House Closed Outside, Open Inside|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Inserting a horizontal slit between the roof and walls was conceived to establish the building’s presence.

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Circulation Flow
    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
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