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    Modern Japanese-Style Residence × Traditional Japanese House

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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.

    Traditional Japanese House

    Homes designed for modern living while inheriting traditional features like dirt floors, verandas, and deep eaves. Beautiful wooden post-and-beam frameworks and unity with seasonal gardens. Introducing Japanese house examples embodying traditional living culture.

  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Bedroom|Custom-built house
    A Western-style bedroom furnished with a bed; the ceiling above the headboard incorporates indirect lighting to avoid glare.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • House K/S|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Garden|Custom-built house
    House K/S|Garden
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design
    Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design
    3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
    Renovation
    Flexible Partition
    Traditional Japanese House
    Aging Gracefully
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
  • Urata House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Lavatory|Custom-built house
    Urata House|Lavatory
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Built-in Furniture
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house
    The wooden windows were preserved together with their old glass, while aluminum sashes were installed on the outside to ensure adequate performance.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Entrance hall
    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Wood Deck
    Solid Wood
    Mountain View House
    Tea Room
    Independent Kitchen
    Second-Floor Living
    Traditional Japanese House
    Calm Presence
    Tea Garden
    Shoji
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|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
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house
    Underfloor heating has been incorporated around the irori, where people sit directly on the floor.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Reclaimed Beam
    Engawa
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Exposed Beam
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Void
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|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
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • House on a Flagpole Lot|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house
    House on a Flagpole Lot|LDK
    Architecture Firm:12mm Architects
    12mm Architects
    1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
    Engawa
    Entrance Doma
    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Japanese Modern
    Shoji
    Void
    atrium
    shoji
    engawa
    JapaneseHouse
    genkanDoma
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Custom Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Kitchen|Custom-built house
    Kitchen refitted while retaining the sturdy frame and stainless‑steel countertop.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Compact House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Remodeling
    DIY
    Low Cost
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house
    The bay window's lattice was removed and the timber joinery was converted to frosted glass and reused. Soft light filters in from the alley.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Apartment Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    House with Doma
    Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house
    The entire ceiling of the dining room, reconstructed from reclaimed timber, forms a Japanese-paper light ceiling.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Reclaimed Beam
    Engawa
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Exposed Beam
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Void
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • House on a Flagpole Lot|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house
    Shoji screens modulate the spatial relationship with the exterior, casting soft shadows within the interior.
    Architecture Firm:12mm Architects
    12mm Architects
    1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
    Engawa
    Entrance Doma
    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Japanese Modern
    Shoji
    Void
    atrium
    shoji
    engawa
    JapaneseHouse
    genkanDoma
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Kitchen|Custom-built house
    Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Kitchen
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Apartment Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    House with Doma
    Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|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
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • House in Shimogamo|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Passage Doma
    Wet-Engawa
    Fully Openable Sash
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Natural Garden
    Eaves Space
    Void
    Terrace
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house
    The dining table was remade by attaching legs to a plank that the owners already had.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • House in Shimogamo|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    House in Shimogamo|Japanese-style room
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Passage Doma
    Wet-Engawa
    Fully Openable Sash
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Natural Garden
    Eaves Space
    Void
    Terrace
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Reclaimed Beam
    Engawa
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Exposed Beam
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Void
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house
    The living room and dining room can be divided by paper shoji screens; when open, they are stored inside the return wall on the right.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Void
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house
    Renovation of one side of a prewar paired row house
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Custom Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house
    A traditional house with a meticulously composed front garden.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Void
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house
    The wide veranda was incorporated into the living room. The glass doors with a frosted pattern lead to the main entrance.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
  • Urata House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Kitchen|Custom-built house
    Urata House|Kitchen
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Built-in Furniture
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|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
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|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
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house
    The glazed door was adapted and reused from a door that had previously been installed at the entrance.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Void
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    From the living room, the south garden is connected through the Japanese-style room. The glass shoji and ranma transom remain as they were.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Void
  • House K/S|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house
    Traditional Japanese architectural details such as ranma transoms, nageshi horizontal timbers, and nukianazashi mortises are preserved.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design
    Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design
    3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
    Renovation
    Flexible Partition
    Traditional Japanese House
    Aging Gracefully
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Lavatory|Custom-built house
    A simple washroom featuring a bespoke softwood plywood counter and a single washbasin.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Compact House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Remodeling
    DIY
    Low Cost
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • House in Shimogamo|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Terrace|Custom-built house
    House in Shimogamo|Terrace
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Passage Doma
    Wet-Engawa
    Fully Openable Sash
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Natural Garden
    Eaves Space
    Void
    Terrace
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house
    The 30 cm difference in level between the living room and the existing Japanese-style room is connected by a generously deep step.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Void
  • Urata House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Atrium|Custom-built house
    Urata House|Atrium
    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Built-in Furniture
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Hobby room|Custom-built house
    Most interior fittings were refurbished and adjusted before being reused. The now‑rare frosted glass features a maple motif.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Apartment Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    House with Doma
    Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Custom Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Bedroom|Custom-built house
    The obi doors from the closet were reused after being covered with Japanese paper; part of the assembly was subdivided and fitted with a lattice to serve as a ventilation opening.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Void
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Corridor|Custom-built house
    View into the LDK from the entry.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Compact House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Remodeling
    DIY
    Low Cost
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Stairs|Custom-built house
    Entry. The existing staircase was retained, with only the risers veneered in plywood to introduce material contrast.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Compact House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Remodeling
    DIY
    Low Cost
    Income Property
    Generational Home
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • House on a Flagpole Lot|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Entrance Doma
    Flag-Shaped Lot
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Japanese Modern
    Shoji
    Void
    atrium
    shoji
    engawa
    JapaneseHouse
    genkanDoma
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    The front wooden doors connecting to the Japanese-style room have been reused.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Reclaimed Beam
    Engawa
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Capturing Light
    Exposed Beam
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Void
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house
    Overall view of the living room. The original structure was strengthened while a western-style room and two Japanese rooms were combined into a large single space.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Custom Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Urata House|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Built-in Furniture
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house
    The tokonoma from the Japanese-style room was moved to the opposite side and reconfigured as a display shelf in the living room; the former side alcove now serves as the new tokonoma.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house
    Walls likely to come into contact with people or objects are clad in cedar boards.
    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Solid Wood
    Timber Frame
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Void
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Modern Japanese-Style Residence|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
    Reclaimed Beam
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
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  • #High Thermal Insulation
  • #Reclaimed Beam
  • #Natural Light
  • #Passage Doma
  • #Wheelchair Accessible
  • #Roof terrace
  • #Pellet Stove
  • #Sloped Site
  • #Road bike
  • #Viewing Garage
  • #Architect's Own House
  • #Apartment Renovation
  • #Professional Equipment
  • #Ocean View House
  • #Engawa
  • #Face-to-Face Kitchen
  • #Living with Dogs and Cats
  • #Wood Deck
  • #Material Texture
  • #Custom-Built Bathroom
  • #Water Basin
  • #Charred Cedar
  • #Beach House
  • #Local Timber
  • #Soundproof Room
  • #Forever Home
  • #Living in the Forest
  • #Open House
  • #Nook
  • #Single-Story House
  • #Downsizing
  • #Breezy House
  • #Industrial
  • #Gardening
  • #SOHO
  • #Audio room
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