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    A Japanese-Style House × Reclaimed Wood

    A Japanese-Style House

    A Japanese-style home uses natural materials like timber, earth, stone, and paper alongside traditional spatial concepts to foster tranquil living. Deep eaves, verandas (engawa), shoji screens, and tatami mats softly filter light and air while linking interiors gently to gardens. Courtyards or framed garden windows keep seasonal beauty close. Combining traditional sensibilities with modern amenities yields a comfortable space suited for modern routines. Embracing shadows, natural patina, and meaningful negative space creates quiet harmony. We present Japanese-style homes celebrating balance.

    House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood

    A home with reclaimed wood incorporates aged timber from older structures into new spaces, showcasing textures that only time can create. Unique marks, knots, color variations, and nail holes add a rich depth that new timber cannot replicate. Using reclaimed wood for flooring, beams, counters, and doors alongside white walls, metal, or concrete creates a dialogue between old and new. Inheriting wood previously used elsewhere gives the material its own story. Introducing homes with reclaimed wood that preserve material memories and history.

    Find Architectural Projects for A Japanese-Style House and Reclaimed Wood

  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    A floor was installed across the expansive earthen-floored area to create and organize the entrance.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Urata House|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|LDK|Custom-built house

    Urata House|LDK

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Built-in Furniture
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Built-in Kitchen
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Light filters through the mushiko-mado windows and wooden latticework, creating an atmospheric presence.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The shoji doors at the front serve as the entrance to the Western-style room, welcoming visitors directly. The entrance door and high windows remain as they were.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|LDK|Custom-built house

    The LDK floor is tiled, evoking the memory of the former earthen floor.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Tea Room
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Contemporary metal and glass furniture for receiving guests was installed.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Tea Room
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    The kitchen was custom-built as an irregular L-shaped peninsula to suit the new layout.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Aging Gracefully
    Family with Children
    Display Storage
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Stairs|Custom-built house

    A large-capacity stair library. The rear elevation is a structural reinforcement wall.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Aging Gracefully
    Family with Children
    Display Storage
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Atrium|Custom-built house

    The magnificent roof structure extends overhead, with light filtering through the smoke vent converted into a skylight.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Tea Room
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The exterior, which strongly conveys the character of an Osaka machiya, was preserved.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Urata House|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Urata House|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Built-in Furniture
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Built-in Kitchen
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Above the stairs: an open, shallow-depth library for paperbacks, paperbacks and comics.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Aging Gracefully
    Family with Children
    Display Storage
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The entrance was entirely dismantled, a raft foundation cast, and deteriorated members renewed as the assembly was rebuilt with seismic strengthening.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Aging Gracefully
    Family with Children
    Display Storage
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|LDK|Custom-built house

    The chigaidana staggered shelves formerly located in the tokowaki were relocated to the right of the radiant heating and cooling unit, while the left side serves as a counter.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Tea Room
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    View up to the second-floor ceiling. A complex hipped-roof timber framework. Walls and ceilings painted white create a bright space.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Aging Gracefully
    Family with Children
    Display Storage
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The reconstructed entrance. Joinery elements with severe damage 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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Aging Gracefully
    Family with Children
    Display Storage
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Garden|Custom-built house

    Connection from living room to engawa (verandah) to garden. The engawa also functions as a laundry drying area. The projecting volume contains the washroom and bathroom.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Aging Gracefully
    Family with Children
    Display Storage
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|LDK|Custom-built house

    The southern half of the second-floor slab was removed to create a void, reducing the oppressive feeling of the low ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Tea Room
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Urata House|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Urata House|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Built-in Furniture
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Built-in Kitchen
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Viewed from the dining room toward the living room, the space is divided by three octagonal columns and retractable paper shoji screens.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The door from the entrance to the LDK was made as a shoji screen, allowing soft light to filter through.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Tea Room
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The carved ranma transom is based on the motif of Sumiyoshi Taisha: a drum bridge is carved on the left, and a torii gate and tall lantern on the right.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    The child’s room on the right will be used open-plan for the time being; sliding partition doors can be fitted later to divide the space when needed.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Aging Gracefully
    Family with Children
    Display Storage
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The former shoin screen and ranma transom from the tatami room were relocated to the display shelves; the shoji and mairado sliding doors were adjusted in height and reused.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Only one side of a prewar two‑unit rental row house was renovated and transformed into a home for a young family.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Aging Gracefully
    Family with Children
    Display Storage
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The former eight-tatami Buddhist altar room was reduced to four tatami mats, while the remaining four-tatami area was incorporated into the living room as a high-ceilinged space.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Large windows were installed in the former entrance, transforming it into a living room.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Tea Room
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Urata House|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Corridor|Custom-built house

    Urata House|Corridor

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Built-in Furniture
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Built-in Kitchen
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|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 Beam
    Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|LDK|Custom-built house

    The former suite of adjoining Japanese-style rooms, including the engawa veranda, was incorporated into a living–dining room facing the front garden.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    A retractable screen door was incorporated into the column casing to the right of the door, and indirect lighting was integrated into the kamoi lintel.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    A tokonoma-style decorative alcove was added to the front room; the ranma transom above is original.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    The subtly enclosed feeling of the corner creates a sense of calm.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|LDK|Custom-built house

    Two adjoining Japanese-style rooms connect to the north side of the LDK.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Tea Room
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The ōdo gate with its entrance door and smaller pedestrian door was remodeled to accommodate everyday use.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Authentic Garden
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Urata House|A Japanese-Style House|House Incorporating Reclaimed Wood|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Urata House|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Built-in Furniture
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Kominka Restoration
    Built-in Kitchen
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
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