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    A Home to Live with Design × Traditional Japanese House

    A Home to Live with Design

    Living with design means treating layout, materials, furniture, and lighting as a cohesive whole, bringing architectural beauty into everyday life. Custom furniture and bespoke kitchens fit seamlessly into the space, organizing daily functions with elegance. Thoughtful window placement, light distribution, and sightlines reveal subtle spatial changes throughout the day and seasons. Selecting favorite chairs, lighting, and artwork creates a personalized landscape. We present homes that balance visual beauty with practical, daily ease.

    Traditional Japanese House

    Traditional Japanese houses utilize natural materials like wood, earth, and paper to create a lifestyle where you feel light, breeze, and seasonal shifts. Spatial compositions that gently link inside and outside—such as deep eaves, verandas, shoji screens, tatami mats, and garden connections—embody wisdom for enjoying the four seasons. Incorporating traditional motifs and materials while adapting to modern living creates a quiet, comfortable environment that goes beyond mere oldness. Savoring wood expressions, shadows, and garden viewing brings Japanese richness to daily life. Here, we introduce traditional Japanese houses that harmonize with nature and stay close to seasonal changes.

    Find Architectural Projects for A Home to Live with Design and Traditional Japanese House

  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house

    Ceilings in hemlock, walls in German lime plaster, floors in teak herringbone, and joinery in oak.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    Second‑floor Japanese‑style room. The built‑in closet (oshiire) was converted into a workspace and a loft.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Stairs|Custom-built house

    A niche formed from the void at the corner of the winding staircase.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    Washroom. Preserving privacy from the facing condominium while framing an old cherry tree through a high window.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    A purpose‑designed doma (earthen‑floor entrance). The floor is paved with variegated tiles. The shikidai (entrance platform) was repurposed from the existing front entrance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The approach: the added shed was removed and existing garden stones were reused and rearranged.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Atrium|Custom-built house

    Looking up from the dining. When the kura was detached, the end of the main house was extended by one span, which altered the roof geometry.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    A newly created entrance resulting from a plan revision. The sliding door and glass transom were repaired and reused.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house

    The plan was reorganized so the kura adjoins the kitchen and dining; the kura is used as a hobby room.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The kura, which had been awkwardly attached to the main house by an extension and had suffered water ingress, was detached and restored to its original form.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Bathroom|Custom-built house

    Bathroom sequence connecting the washroom to the bathing room via the laundry.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house

    To allow the tatami room fittings and the robust, generous character of the old structural frame to coexist with contemporary living and performance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Large custom‑built island kitchen. The gas cooktop has three inline burners.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Responding to the characteristics of the existing building, the living spaces are arranged in a D–K–L sequence: dining, kitchen, then living.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Approach|Custom-built house

    Return view of the flag‑lot approach. Planting and stonework reconfigured.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Home to Live with Design|Traditional Japanese House|Corridor|Custom-built house

    View of the staircase from the second floor.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Kominka Restoration
    Island Kitchen
    Renovation
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
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