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Modern Residences

This collection showcases bespoke modern homes characterized by the refined integration of glass and metal elements, achieving a sharp and sophisticated aesthetic. Featuring both exterior and interior designs, these residences embody stylish and tasteful spaces with open, airy floor plans that enhance a sense of spaciousness. The examples and ideas presented balance comfort with functionality, offering exemplary models of contemporary residential architecture.

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The doors feature a vertical lattice pattern in frosted glass, allowing the dogs and cats beyond to be seen.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Bedroom

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
The exposed roof-board ceiling of the wide veranda was insulated and relaid.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
koku — House in Ami｜Children's Room

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
The shoin shoji screens originally used in the tokonoma and shoin study area were reused as a partition between the living room and dining room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The paper shoji screens between the living room and Buddhist altar room are closed, while the ranma transom remains open.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Nearly all of the timber was reused, and the fusuma doors from the chigai-dana storage cabinet were repurposed as doors for the low storage cabinet.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Lavatory

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
From the dining room toward the kitchen; the enclosure on the left is the pantry.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
koku — House in Ami｜LDK

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
koku — House in Ami｜Courtyard

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
koku — House in Ami｜Lavatory

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
koku — House in Ami｜Entrance hall

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
Washi paper was applied alternately to the four shoji panels so that each side would present a finished face toward both the living room and dining room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Exterior

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
The ceiling, made by reusing the original boards, connects the living room and Buddhist altar room as one continuous space.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Bedroom

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Entrance hall

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
The exterior was largely preserved, with work limited to such measures as repainting and repairs. It has a complex, substantial roof.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Stairs

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
koku — House in Ami｜Stairs

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Exterior

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
The Buddhist altar, formerly located beside the tokonoma, was retained intact and made into a semi-independent Buddhist altar room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
koku — House in Ami｜Japanese-style room

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Entrance hall

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
The second-floor slab above the dining room was removed to create a void.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Although enclosed, the continuous ceiling shared with the living room creates a sense of unity.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜LDK

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Approach

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
A light-meal counter was installed between the dining room and kitchen.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
koku — House in Ami｜Exterior

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
The paper shoji screens and ranma transom create a gentle connection with the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
A display shelf can be seen at the end of the passage from the dining room to the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The second-floor slab above the dining room was removed to create a void. The cedar ceiling boards have a lustrous vermilion-red finish.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The wide veranda was incorporated into the living room. The glass doors with a frosted pattern lead to the main entrance.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Exterior

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
From the kitchen, there are views through the living and dining rooms to the garden.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Stairs

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
koku — House in Ami｜Approach

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
The display shelf reuses the original built-in elements from the side alcove.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
From the dining room toward the living room, the washi paper was removed from the ranma to create transparency.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
The amber-toned ceiling boards from the original Japanese-style room were also relaid, and the shoin posts were relocated.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜Terrace

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
koku — House in Ami｜LDK

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Living with a Dog

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Local Timber

Outdoor Living

Wood Deck
Slope House Designed for Two Large Dogs｜LDK

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Living with a Dog

Pet Space

Entrance Doma

Terrace

Natural Modern

Slope

Pet-Friendly Materials

Seismic vibration control structure
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.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Capturing Light

Generational Home

Living with Dogs and Cats

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

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