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    Compact House

    A compact house maximizes limited site space and floor area to create a rich, organized, and comfortable living environment. Open layouts that integrate living and dining areas convey a sense of spaciousness far beyond actual square footage. Built-in storage, under-stair spaces, and wall niches neatly house everyday items. Strategic window placement, double-height ceilings, and unobstructed sightlines bring in light and air. With reduced cleaning and maintenance needs, a well-designed small home deepens your appreciation for simple living.

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  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Compact House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    With no tall neighboring buildings, curtains were omitted and window treatments were kept minimal.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Remodeling
    Material Texture
    Renovation
    Simple Life
    Natural Materials
    Display Storage
    Solid Wood
    Apartment Renovation
    Slow Life
    Natural Light
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    Bedroom

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Compact House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Converted into a large open-plan studio by removing partitions and the ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Remodeling
    Material Texture
    Renovation
    Simple Life
    Natural Materials
    Display Storage
    Solid Wood
    Apartment Renovation
    Slow Life
    Natural Light
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Compact House|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Open storage displaying frying pans and knives directly on the wall.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Remodeling
    Material Texture
    Renovation
    Simple Life
    Natural Materials
    Display Storage
    Solid Wood
    Apartment Renovation
    Slow Life
    Natural Light
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • Danchi House | Minimal Residence Placing a Danchi Layout Above a Garage|Compact House|Garage|Custom-built house

    East elevation. The first floor is a garage.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Garage House
    Narrow House
    House with Doma
    Compact House
    Built-in Garage
    Entrance Doma
    Forever Home
    Bike Garage
    Galvalume Steel Sheet
    Inner Garage
    lowcost
    shed
    smallhouse
    softwoodplywood
  • Danchi House | Minimal Residence Placing a Danchi Layout Above a Garage|Compact House|LDK|Custom-built house

    Walls, ceilings, joinery and stairs are all constructed from softwood plywood.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Garage House
    Narrow House
    House with Doma
    Compact House
    Built-in Garage
    Entrance Doma
    Forever Home
    Bike Garage
    Galvalume Steel Sheet
    Inner Garage
    lowcost
    shed
    smallhouse
    softwoodplywood
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Living room

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Compact House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    At the entrance, the existing storage doors were removed and full-height wooden doors to the ceiling were fabricated.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Remodeling
    Material Texture
    Renovation
    Simple Life
    Natural Materials
    Display Storage
    Solid Wood
    Apartment Renovation
    Slow Life
    Natural Light
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Living room

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Compact House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    The walls incorporate embedded channel supports and structural reinforcement to bear heavy items such as a television.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Remodeling
    Material Texture
    Renovation
    Simple Life
    Natural Materials
    Display Storage
    Solid Wood
    Apartment Renovation
    Slow Life
    Natural Light
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Atrium|Custom-built house

    Living room — double-height space

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • Danchi House | Minimal Residence Placing a Danchi Layout Above a Garage|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The entrance is a wide sliding door to accommodate moving a motorcycle in and out. Fabricated from softwood plywood.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Garage House
    Narrow House
    House with Doma
    Compact House
    Built-in Garage
    Entrance Doma
    Forever Home
    Bike Garage
    Galvalume Steel Sheet
    Inner Garage
    lowcost
    shed
    smallhouse
    softwoodplywood
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Living room

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    Washbasin

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Dining room

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Living room

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • Danchi House | Minimal Residence Placing a Danchi Layout Above a Garage|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Simple mono-pitched roof. No gutters.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Garage House
    Narrow House
    House with Doma
    Compact House
    Built-in Garage
    Entrance Doma
    Forever Home
    Bike Garage
    Galvalume Steel Sheet
    Inner Garage
    lowcost
    shed
    smallhouse
    softwoodplywood
  • Danchi House | Minimal Residence Placing a Danchi Layout Above a Garage|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    All superfluity eliminated: the minimum living volume for two adults.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Garage House
    Narrow House
    House with Doma
    Compact House
    Built-in Garage
    Entrance Doma
    Forever Home
    Bike Garage
    Galvalume Steel Sheet
    Inner Garage
    lowcost
    shed
    smallhouse
    softwoodplywood
  • Danchi House | Minimal Residence Placing a Danchi Layout Above a Garage|Compact House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    Second floor. Parent and child private rooms flank the dining kitchen; both are Japanese-style rooms in accordance with the occupants' lifestyle.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Garage House
    Narrow House
    House with Doma
    Compact House
    Built-in Garage
    Entrance Doma
    Forever Home
    Bike Garage
    Galvalume Steel Sheet
    Inner Garage
    lowcost
    shed
    smallhouse
    softwoodplywood
  • Danchi House | Minimal Residence Placing a Danchi Layout Above a Garage|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Minimal residence placing a danchi layout above a garage

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Garage House
    Narrow House
    House with Doma
    Compact House
    Built-in Garage
    Entrance Doma
    Forever Home
    Bike Garage
    Galvalume Steel Sheet
    Inner Garage
    lowcost
    shed
    smallhouse
    softwoodplywood
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Compact House|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Kitchen fabricated from birch plywood.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Remodeling
    Material Texture
    Renovation
    Simple Life
    Natural Materials
    Display Storage
    Solid Wood
    Apartment Renovation
    Slow Life
    Natural Light
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Compact House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    A condominium renovation that removes the superfluous.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Remodeling
    Material Texture
    Renovation
    Simple Life
    Natural Materials
    Display Storage
    Solid Wood
    Apartment Renovation
    Slow Life
    Natural Light
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Living room — night view

    Architecture Firm:Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates

    Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Natural Materials
    Independent Kitchen
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    Circulation Flow
  • Danchi House | Minimal Residence Placing a Danchi Layout Above a Garage|Compact House|Garage|Custom-built house

    First-floor doma (ground-level utility space).

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Garage House
    Narrow House
    House with Doma
    Compact House
    Built-in Garage
    Entrance Doma
    Forever Home
    Bike Garage
    Galvalume Steel Sheet
    Inner Garage
    lowcost
    shed
    smallhouse
    softwoodplywood
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Compact House|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    A simple washroom composed only of a counter and a basin.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Remodeling
    Material Texture
    Renovation
    Simple Life
    Natural Materials
    Display Storage
    Solid Wood
    Apartment Renovation
    Slow Life
    Natural Light
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
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