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    Compact House × Japanese Modern

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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.

    Japanese Modern House

    Reinterpreting traditional Japanese elements like shoji and lattices with modern materials and proportions. Living rooms where tatami corners and wood flooring harmonize, verandas facing courtyards, and minimal joinery. Introducing Japanese modern residential examples blending tradition and modernity.

  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Approach|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Approach
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Terrace|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Terrace
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Japanese-style room
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Kitchen|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Kitchen
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Exterior|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Japanese-style room
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Garden|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Garden
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Exterior|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|LDK|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|LDK|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Stairs|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Stairs
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Japanese-style room
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Compact House|Japanese Modern House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    Residence in Kamiuma|Japanese-style room
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Narrow House
    Capturing Light
    Urban House
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Wet-Engawa
    Lattice
    Japanese Modern
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
  • House in Momoyama|Compact House|Japanese Modern 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
    Couple Living
    Capturing Light
    High Thermal Insulation
    Independent Kitchen
    Energy-Saving House
    Wet-Engawa
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Circulation Flow
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