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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.

Home Passed Down Through Generations

Homes passed down across generations possess value cultivated by time. Durable material selection, adaptable layouts responsive to future lifestyle changes, and designs deepening affection through care. Introducing residential examples handed down to the next generation.

Washroom

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

Luxury home

Capturing Light

Built-in Garage

Soundproof Room

Island Kitchen

Generational Home

Natural Materials

Home Gym

Natural Modern

Proportion

AudioRoom
Urata House｜Dining Area

Echizen Design Laboratory

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

Built-in Furniture

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Built-in Kitchen

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese House
A traditional house with a meticulously composed front garden.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese 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.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese House
Part of the second-floor structure was removed, allowing light from the mushiko-mado window above to fall into the entrance.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Living with Dogs and Cats

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House
Urata House｜LDK

Echizen Design Laboratory

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

Built-in Furniture

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Built-in Kitchen

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese House
The engawa veranda was incorporated into the dining room, and the old wooden glass doors and ranma transom were reused.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese House
Urata House｜Corridor

Echizen Design Laboratory

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

Built-in Furniture

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Built-in Kitchen

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese 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.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese House
Viewed from the living room toward the dining room; the door at the rear leads to the entrance hall.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese House
Entrance

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

Luxury home

Capturing Light

Built-in Garage

Soundproof Room

Island Kitchen

Generational Home

Natural Materials

Home Gym

Natural Modern

Proportion

AudioRoom
The glass shoji screens formerly located between the tatami room and engawa were remodeled, replacing the glass sections with paper shoji.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
House K/S｜Entrance hall

Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Authentic Garden

Flexible Partition

Renovation

Generational Home

Traditional Japanese House

Aging Gracefully
Walls likely to come into contact with people or objects are clad in cedar boards.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese 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.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Engawa

Wet-Engawa

Plaster Wall

Capturing Light

Exposed Beam

Void

Reclaimed Beam

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

TimberFrameRegeneration

PaperScreens

GlassRoofTiles

IroriHearth
Bathroom

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

Luxury home

Capturing Light

Built-in Garage

Soundproof Room

Island Kitchen

Generational Home

Natural Materials

Home Gym

Natural Modern

Proportion

AudioRoom
Part of the wooden wall has been made into a light fixture by cutting out a plum-blossom pattern.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Engawa

Wet-Engawa

Plaster Wall

Capturing Light

Exposed Beam

Void

Reclaimed Beam

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

TimberFrameRegeneration

PaperScreens

GlassRoofTiles

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Plaster Wall

Japanese Modern

Tea Room

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home
From the kitchen, the living–dining room and front garden can be viewed over the counter.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Living with Dogs and Cats

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Plaster Wall

Japanese Modern

Tea Room

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home
Chamber of Time｜Dining Area

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Mindful Living

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Retro Modern

Shoji
House K/S｜Garden

Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Authentic Garden

Flexible Partition

Renovation

Generational Home

Traditional Japanese House

Aging Gracefully
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.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese House
Chamber of Time｜Living Room

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Mindful Living

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Retro Modern

Shoji
A spacious covered engawa veranda extends along the garden.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Engawa

Wet-Engawa

Plaster Wall

Capturing Light

Exposed Beam

Void

Reclaimed Beam

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

TimberFrameRegeneration

PaperScreens

GlassRoofTiles

IroriHearth
The raised window sill created by lowering the floor brings a sense of calm to the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Renovation

Generational Home

Solid Wood

Traditional Japanese House
Chamber of Time｜Corridor

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Mindful Living

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Retro Modern

Shoji
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.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Traditional Japanese architectural details such as ranma transoms, nageshi horizontal timbers, and nukianazashi mortises are preserved.

Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Authentic Garden

Flexible Partition

Renovation

Generational Home

Traditional Japanese House

Aging Gracefully
Japanese-style room

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

Luxury home

Capturing Light

Built-in Garage

Soundproof Room

Island Kitchen

Generational Home

Natural Materials

Home Gym

Natural Modern

Proportion

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Underfloor heating has been incorporated around the irori, where people sit directly on the floor.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Engawa

Wet-Engawa

Plaster Wall

Capturing Light

Exposed Beam

Void

Reclaimed Beam

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

TimberFrameRegeneration

PaperScreens

GlassRoofTiles

IroriHearth
A Western-style room was also prepared as the couple’s bedroom.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Plaster Wall

Japanese Modern

Tea Room

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home
Following the conventions of Buddhist memorial services, the tatami reception room has been incorporated in its original position.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Engawa

Wet-Engawa

Plaster Wall

Capturing Light

Exposed Beam

Void

Reclaimed Beam

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

TimberFrameRegeneration

PaperScreens

GlassRoofTiles

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Plaster Wall

Japanese Modern

Tea Room

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Paper shoji, divided to correspond with the wooden glass windows facing the street, were added to ensure privacy.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Reclaimed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

MachiyaRenovation

RadiantHeatingAndCooling
Kitchen-dining

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

Luxury home

Capturing Light

Built-in Garage

Soundproof Room

Island Kitchen

Generational Home

Natural Materials

Home Gym

Natural Modern

Proportion

AudioRoom
House K/S｜Garden

Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Authentic Garden

Flexible Partition

Renovation

Generational Home

Traditional Japanese House

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

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Plaster Wall

Japanese Modern

Tea Room

Reclaimed Wood

Exposed Beam

Void

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Generational Home
The front wooden doors connecting to the Japanese-style room have been reused.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Engawa

Wet-Engawa

Plaster Wall

Capturing Light

Exposed Beam

Void

Reclaimed Beam

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

TimberFrameRegeneration

PaperScreens

GlassRoofTiles

IroriHearth
The imposing structural frame had been concealed behind a ceiling before the house was rebuilt.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Engawa

Wet-Engawa

Plaster Wall

Capturing Light

Exposed Beam

Void

Reclaimed Beam

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

TimberFrameRegeneration

PaperScreens

GlassRoofTiles

IroriHearth
Living-dining

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

Luxury home

Capturing Light

Built-in Garage

Soundproof Room

Island Kitchen

Generational Home

Natural Materials

Home Gym

Natural Modern

Proportion

AudioRoom
The entrance is protected by generously projecting eaves.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Engawa

Wet-Engawa

Plaster Wall

Capturing Light

Exposed Beam

Void

Reclaimed Beam

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

TimberFrameRegeneration

PaperScreens

GlassRoofTiles

IroriHearth
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

Capturing Light

Authentic Garden

Exposed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Timber Frame

Living with Dogs and Cats

Renovation

Generational Home

Shoji

Traditional Japanese House

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