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    Compact House × DIY

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    Follow your intuition to save photos that catch your eye. Explore spatial designs to uncover implicit preferences you haven't yet put into words.

    Compact House

    A compact house is a deliberately streamlined dwelling that prioritizes only essential functions and spaces. By optimizing plan efficiency, it reduces construction costs, utility bills, and ongoing maintenance expenses, and is well suited to narrow lots and dense urban contexts. Compact design fosters closer family connections and offers advantages such as efficient domestic circulation and ease of cleaning. This collection presents case studies demonstrating how a rich, high-quality lifestyle can be achieved within a compact footprint.

    House for Enjoying DIY Projects

    Homes designed to enjoy DIY projects with adaptable spaces for future shelving, custom woodworks, workshops, or garages. Introducing residential examples for DIY living.

  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Living Room|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Living Room
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Stairs|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Stairs
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Lavatory|Custom-built house
    A simple washroom featuring a bespoke softwood plywood counter and a single washbasin.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Kitchen|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Kitchen
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Stairs|Custom-built house
    The stair handrail was newly installed at very low cost using 1×4 lumber.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Corridor|Custom-built house
    View into the LDK from the entry.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|LDK|Custom-built house
    The client purchased a pre‑owned house to be offered as a rental and the property was renovated.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Living Room|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Living Room
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Living Room|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Living Room
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    Patterned wallpaper enriches the entry hall. The entry floor received a mortar finish applied over the existing tiles.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Living Room|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Living Room
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    For the Japanese‑style room and LDK, the existing frames were retained, with only the shoji replaced by glazed lattice doors.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Dining Area|Custom-built house
    A dwelling that allows the unhurried pace of life characteristic of rental housing.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|LDK|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Stairs|Custom-built house
    Entry. The existing staircase was retained, with only the risers veneered in plywood to introduce material contrast.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|LDK|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Entrance hall
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Kitchen|Custom-built house
    Kitchen refitted while retaining the sturdy frame and stainless‑steel countertop.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Exterior|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Custom-built house
    Entry. The aluminum sashes were removed and a cedar‑plank sliding door was fabricated.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Stairs|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Stairs
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • House in Toyoshiki|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Kitchen|Custom-built house
    House in Toyoshiki|Kitchen
    Architecture Firm:Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Terrace
    Entrance Doma
    Narrow House
    DIY
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    EntranceDoma
    Terrace
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Compact House|House for Enjoying DIY Projects|Dining Area|Custom-built house
    A compact 10.5‑tatami LDK, ideal for everyday use. Cedar scaffold planks laid over the existing floor.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Remodeling
    Renovation
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Compact House
    DIY
    Kominka Restoration
    Retro Modern
    Traditional Japanese House
    Low Cost
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
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  • #Aging Gracefully
  • #Catwalk
  • #Japanese Modern
  • #Hidden Storage
  • #Courtyard
  • #Glass block
  • #Mountain Cabin
  • #Study corner
  • #Gardening
  • #Wood Deck
  • #Audio room
  • #Slow Life
  • #Veranda
  • #Living with a Dog
  • #Storage Access Flow
  • #Remodeling
  • #Skeleton Staircase
  • #Hilltop House
  • #Breezy House
  • #Mountain View House
  • #Walk-in Closet
  • #Simple Modern
  • #Pet Storage
  • #Renovation
  • #Parallel Kitchen & Dining
  • #Guitar
  • #Golf
  • #Pantry
  • #Borrowed Scenery
  • #Symbolic Tree
  • #Surfboard
  • #Local Timber
  • #Lattice
  • #Bouldering Wall
  • #Terrace
  • #Japandi
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