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    Modern Japanese-Style Residence × Capturing Light

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    Modern Japanese-Style Residence

    This collection features custom-built homes that seamlessly integrate modern Japanese aesthetics, including contemporary tatami rooms and raised tatami seating areas. By skillfully utilizing traditional materials while adapting layouts and lighting to suit contemporary lifestyles, these residences exemplify sophisticated and tasteful interpretations of Japanese spatial design. The examples showcased here highlight elegant and thoughtfully curated Japanese-style interiors that harmonize tradition with modernity.

    House Designed to Capture Natural Light

    Meticulously placed windows, wall colors, and seasonal sun angles flooding interiors with warm ambient light. Introducing capturing light residential examples.

  • A Home in Keihanna|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    The wall at the front is finished with softly textured Japanese paper. The front portion of the countertop is cut away to also serve as a handrail.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wood Deck
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Natural Garden
    Shoji
  • House in Itami|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Courtyard|Custom-built house
    House in Itami|Courtyard
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Exposed Beam
    Sense of Openness
    Void
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Timber Frame
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    JapaneseModern
    HighCeilings
  • House in Tezukayama, Nara|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    House in Tezukayama, Nara|Japanese-style room
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Large Opening
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    High Sidelight
  • House in Tezukayama, Nara|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    House in Tezukayama, Nara|Entrance hall
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Large Opening
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    High Sidelight
  • House in Shimogamo|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Living Room|Custom-built house
    House in Shimogamo|Living Room
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Wet-Engawa
    Fully Openable Sash
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Terrace
    Eaves Space
    Natural Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Passage Doma
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    Part of the second-floor structure was removed, allowing light from the mushiko-mado window above to fall into the entrance.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
    Generational Home
    Capturing Light
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • A Home in Keihanna|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Living Room|Custom-built house
    In the living room, the horizontal beams supporting the second floor intersect with the rising beams of the sloped roof.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wood Deck
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Natural Garden
    Shoji
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Living Room|Custom-built house
    A display shelf can be seen at the end of the passage from the dining room to the living room.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Capturing Light
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Shoji
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
  • House in Shimogamo|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|LDK|Custom-built house
    House in Shimogamo|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Wet-Engawa
    Fully Openable Sash
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Terrace
    Eaves Space
    Natural Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Passage Doma
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Dining Area|Custom-built house
    The engawa veranda was incorporated into the dining room, and the old wooden glass doors and ranma transom were reused.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
    Generational Home
    Capturing Light
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • House in Shimogamo|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|LDK|Custom-built house
    House in Shimogamo|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Wet-Engawa
    Fully Openable Sash
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Terrace
    Eaves Space
    Natural Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Passage Doma
  • A Home in Keihanna|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Dining Area|Custom-built house
    Facing south, the dining room is set slightly back behind the main garden and wooden deck to ensure privacy.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wood Deck
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Natural Garden
    Shoji
  • House in Koshien|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    House in Koshien|Entrance hall
    Architecture Firm:Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Hotel-like
    Large Opening
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Tsubo Garden
    Lattice
    Built-in Garage
    Wooden Sash
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Built-inGarage
    ClosedOutsideOpenInside
    WoodenSash
    Atrium
  • House in Itami|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Exterior|Custom-built house
    House in Itami|Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Exposed Beam
    Sense of Openness
    Void
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Timber Frame
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    JapaneseModern
    HighCeilings
  • House in Hikone|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Garage|Custom-built house
    An open parking area accommodates two vehicles; the first courtyard is visible from the street.
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Sloped Ceiling
    Inner Garage
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Wooden Sash
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    InnerGarage
    Courtyard
    Gardening
    ClosedToOutsideOpenToInside
  • House in Koshien|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Stairs|Custom-built house
    House in Koshien|Stairs
    Architecture Firm:Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Hotel-like
    Large Opening
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Tsubo Garden
    Lattice
    Built-in Garage
    Wooden Sash
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Built-inGarage
    ClosedOutsideOpenInside
    WoodenSash
    Atrium
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    The glass shoji screens formerly located between the tatami room and engawa were remodeled, replacing the glass sections with paper shoji.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
    Generational Home
    Capturing Light
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • House in Hikone|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Exterior|Custom-built house
    House in Hikone|Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Sloped Ceiling
    Inner Garage
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Wooden Sash
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    InnerGarage
    Courtyard
    Gardening
    ClosedToOutsideOpenToInside
  • House in Koshien|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Corridor|Custom-built house
    House in Koshien|Corridor
    Architecture Firm:Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Hotel-like
    Large Opening
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Tsubo Garden
    Lattice
    Built-in Garage
    Wooden Sash
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Built-inGarage
    ClosedOutsideOpenInside
    WoodenSash
    Atrium
  • House in Koshien|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Bathroom|Custom-built house
    House in Koshien|Bathroom
    Architecture Firm:Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Hotel-like
    Large Opening
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Tsubo Garden
    Lattice
    Built-in Garage
    Wooden Sash
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Built-inGarage
    ClosedOutsideOpenInside
    WoodenSash
    Atrium
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    View from the entrance toward the interior; the living room entrance is on the left.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Forever Home
    Renovation
    Gallery
    Tea Room
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • House in Koshien|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    House in Koshien|Japanese-style room
    Architecture Firm:Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Hotel-like
    Large Opening
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Tsubo Garden
    Lattice
    Built-in Garage
    Wooden Sash
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Built-inGarage
    ClosedOutsideOpenInside
    WoodenSash
    Atrium
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Hobby room|Custom-built house
    Storage shelving designed to display and accommodate art and antiques of various sizes. Flooring is Yoshino cedar.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Forever Home
    Renovation
    Gallery
    Tea Room
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • House in Momoyama|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|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
    Independent Kitchen
    Wet-Engawa
    Couple Living
    Circulation Flow
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Energy-Saving House
    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Natural Materials
  • House in Itami|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    House in Itami|Entrance hall
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Exposed Beam
    Sense of Openness
    Void
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Timber Frame
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    JapaneseModern
    HighCeilings
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Exterior|Custom-built house
    The exterior features an irimoya-style roof with a raised central section; the gable wall incorporates a motif based on the character for “water,” traditionally used as a fire-prevention symbol.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wet-Engawa
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Engawa
    Generational Home
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Plaster Wall
    Shoji
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • A Home in Keihanna|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Living Room|Custom-built house
    The living and dining rooms form an L-shape around the wooden deck.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wood Deck
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Natural Garden
    Shoji
  • House in Koshien|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|LDK|Custom-built house
    House in Koshien|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Hotel-like
    Large Opening
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Tsubo Garden
    Lattice
    Built-in Garage
    Wooden Sash
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Built-inGarage
    ClosedOutsideOpenInside
    WoodenSash
    Atrium
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|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
    Wet-Engawa
    Narrow House
    Urban House
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Lattice
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    Part of the wooden wall has been made into a light fixture by cutting out a plum-blossom pattern.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wet-Engawa
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Engawa
    Generational Home
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Plaster Wall
    Shoji
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Kitchen|Custom-built house
    From the kitchen, the living–dining room and front garden can be viewed over the counter.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
    Generational Home
    Capturing Light
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Living Room|Custom-built house
    The amber-toned ceiling boards from the original Japanese-style room were also relaid, and the shoin posts were relocated.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Capturing Light
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Shoji
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Nishi-Imagawa House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|LDK|Custom-built house
    Nishi-Imagawa House|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Simple Modern
    Authentic Garden
    Wood Texture
  • House in Shimogamo|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|LDK|Custom-built house
    House in Shimogamo|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Wet-Engawa
    Fully Openable Sash
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Terrace
    Eaves Space
    Natural Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Passage Doma
  • House in Tezukayama, Nara|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|LDK|Custom-built house
    House in Tezukayama, Nara|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Large Opening
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    High Sidelight
  • Residence in Kamiuma|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|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
    Wet-Engawa
    Narrow House
    Urban House
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Terrace
    Tsubo Garden
    Lattice
  • Improving a Familiar Home for Greater Comfort | House to Cherish|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Hobby room|Custom-built house
    Reception room with piano. Flooring is oak (nara) hardwood.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Forever Home
    Renovation
    Gallery
    Tea Room
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Japanese House
    Plaster Wall
    Display Storage
    Natural Materials
    Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)
    Japanese Modern
    Parquet flooring
    Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)
    Tea preparation area (mizuya)
  • House in Shimogamo|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Atrium|Custom-built house
    House in Shimogamo|Atrium
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Wet-Engawa
    Fully Openable Sash
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Terrace
    Eaves Space
    Natural Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Passage Doma
  • A Home in Keihanna|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Bedroom|Custom-built house
    The ceiling alternates between ceiling battens and recessed brass rails.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wood Deck
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Natural Garden
    Shoji
  • House in Shimogamo|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Exterior|Custom-built house
    House in Shimogamo|Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Wet-Engawa
    Fully Openable Sash
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Terrace
    Eaves Space
    Natural Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Passage Doma
  • House in Tezukayama, Nara|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|LDK|Custom-built house
    House in Tezukayama, Nara|LDK
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Large Opening
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    High Sidelight
  • House in Momoyama|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|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
    Independent Kitchen
    Wet-Engawa
    Couple Living
    Circulation Flow
    High Thermal Insulation
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Energy-Saving House
    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Natural Materials
  • A Home in Keihanna|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    A dropped wall is positioned in front of the paper shoji screens to reduce the sense of height; the floor is painted reddish brown.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wood Deck
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Natural Garden
    Shoji
  • A Home in Keihanna|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Approach|Custom-built house
    When the lattice gate opens, it reveals a generous, open-air space, with stairs from the garage and a seat at the back.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wood Deck
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Natural Garden
    Shoji
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Exterior|Custom-built house
    A spacious covered engawa veranda extends along the garden.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Wet-Engawa
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Engawa
    Generational Home
    Void
    Capturing Light
    Plaster Wall
    Shoji
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • House on a Flagpole Lot|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    House on a Flagpole Lot|Entrance hall
    Architecture Firm:12mm Architects
    12mm Architects
    1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
    Engawa
    Void
    Entrance Doma
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Shoji
    Traditional Japanese House
    atrium
    shoji
    engawa
    JapaneseHouse
    genkanDoma
  • House in Tezukayama, Nara|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Corridor|Custom-built house
    House in Tezukayama, Nara|Corridor
    Architecture Firm:Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Calm Presence
    Exposed Beam
    Large Opening
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    High Sidelight
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|House Designed to Capture Natural Light|Dining Area|Custom-built house
    The former tokonoma alcove and tokowaki side alcove were retained as the room was converted to a Western-style space; the chigaidana staggered shelves were removed and relocated.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
    Generational Home
    Capturing Light
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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  • #Sloped Site
  • #Sewing Studio
  • #Inner Balcony
  • #Mortex
  • #Atelier-House
  • #Apartment Renovation
  • #Custom-Built Bathroom
  • #Flexible Partition
  • #Galvalume Steel Sheet
  • #Wood Deck
  • #Independent Kitchen
  • #Scenic View
  • #Living with Plants
  • #Toplight
  • #Minimal Life
  • #Light Court
  • #High Airtightness and High Insulation
  • #Calm Presence
  • #Skeleton Staircase
  • #Wet-Engawa
  • #Barrier-Free
  • #Mindful Living
  • #Chalkboard Paint
  • #Forever Home
  • #Antique Furniture
  • #Luxury home
  • #Family closet
  • #Open House
  • #Pet-Friendly Doma
  • #Reading Room
  • #Sloped Ceiling
  • #Pellet Stove
  • #Renovation
  • #Catwalk
  • #Gallery
  • #Tea Room
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