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    Modern Residences × Renovation

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    Modern Residences

    A modern home uses clean forms, refined materials, and simple spatial organization to foster a calm, contemporary lifestyle. Combining contrasting materials like concrete, glass, metal, and wood adds rich depth while maintaining a sleek look. Large window openings connect interior spaces to gardens, bringing nature into urban designs. Built-in furniture and indirect lighting conceal everyday life, preserving an elegant atmosphere. We introduce modern homes that balance functional performance with refined architectural beauty.

    Whole-House Renovation

    A full renovation transforms an existing building by rethinking its floor plan, equipment, and interior/exterior finishes while preserving its core structure. Reconfiguring space to suit modern lifestyles gives the house a unique character distinct from new constructions. You can remove walls to create an expansive living area, upgrade insulation and seismic resistance, or blend old materials with new finishes. Preserving meaningful spaces while adding modern functionality is part of its appeal. Introducing full renovation homes that unlock the potential of existing structures for a new chapter of living.

    Find Architectural Projects for Modern Residences and Renovation

  • Urata House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Urata House|Dining Area

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Renovation
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Renovation of a Circulatory Maisonette | Sarasa House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    Lighting employs the so‑called 'dressing‑room' style, using linear LED tube fixtures mounted on both sides.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Luxury Modern
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Circulation Flow
    Couple Living
    Simple Life
    Flexible Partition
    indirectlighting
    maisonette
    EcocaratTiles
    insulation
    soundproofing
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Kitchen|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    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.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Timber Frame
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|LDK|Custom-built house

    An old prefabricated unit bath was removed to reinstate a tsuboniwa (small courtyard garden), introducing daylight into the previously dim interior.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Live-Work Integration
    One-Room Space
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Income Property
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Renovation of a Vintage Condominium|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Bathroom|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a Vintage Condominium|Bathroom

    Architecture Firm:Hirotaka Sato Architects

    Hirotaka Sato Architects

    3F, 32 Shibakoen Building, 3-4-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo

    Custom-built vanity
    Luxury Modern
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Hotel-like
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Glass block
    Capturing Light
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    The dining room extends behind the living room.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Void
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Urata House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Renovation
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The beautifully restored two adjoining Japanese-style rooms connect to the garden on the north and the newly created LDK on the south.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese Modern
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Void
    Generational Home
    Tea Room
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    A Bengara Home in Kosei|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Timber Frame
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese Modern
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Void
    Generational Home
    Tea Room
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Void
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Bedroom|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese Modern
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Void
    Generational Home
    Tea Room
  • Renovation of a Circulatory Maisonette | Sarasa House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    The ceiling is left unlined; illumination is provided exclusively by indirect lighting.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Luxury Modern
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Circulation Flow
    Couple Living
    Simple Life
    Flexible Partition
    indirectlighting
    maisonette
    EcocaratTiles
    insulation
    soundproofing
  • UEHARA APARTMENT|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    UEHARA APARTMENT|Kitchen

    Architecture Firm:kurachiffon Miki Takiuchi First-Class Architect’s Office

    kurachiffon Miki Takiuchi First-Class Architect’s Office

    2-6-11 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo

    One-Room Space
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Workspace
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    DIY
    Couple Living
    Parallel Kitchen & Dining
    Optimized Storage
    ApartmentStyle
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Void
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Atrium|Custom-built house

    Light pours in through the high windows installed in the void.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese Modern
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Void
    Generational Home
    Tea Room
  • Chamber of Time|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Chamber of Time|Exterior

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Mindful Living
  • UEHARA APARTMENT|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|LDK|Custom-built house

    UEHARA APARTMENT|LDK

    Architecture Firm:kurachiffon Miki Takiuchi First-Class Architect’s Office

    kurachiffon Miki Takiuchi First-Class Architect’s Office

    2-6-11 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo

    One-Room Space
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Workspace
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    DIY
    Couple Living
    Parallel Kitchen & Dining
    Optimized Storage
    ApartmentStyle
  • Renovation of a Detached House with a Cloistered Corridor | Koriyama House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Corridor|Custom-built house

    A corridor providing access to the various rooms. Indirect lighting is integrated into the wall to articulate the space.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Independent Kitchen
    Luxury Modern
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Island Kitchen
    Built-in Kitchen
    Renovation
    Simple Modern
    Circulation Flow
    Custom Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Renovation
    DetachedHouseRenovation
    LargeLDK
    CustomKitchen
    Luxury
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Void
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    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.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Timber Frame
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Dining Area|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Timber Frame
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

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

    The large radiant heating and cooling panels were fitted so that they do not project beyond the line of the columns.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Chamber of Time|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Chamber of Time|Exterior

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Mindful Living
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Void
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Study|Custom-built house

    On the second floor, light and breezes enter through east- and west-facing openings.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Live-Work Integration
    One-Room Space
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Income Property
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    From the Japanese-style room, the living room and the gardens to the south and north are connected, allowing the breeze to pass through.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Void
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|LDK|Custom-built house

    The second-floor structure was removed to create a high ceiling, with light brought in from the upper part of the west side.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Renovation of a Circulatory Maisonette | Sarasa House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    A slender washroom incorporating the corridor.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Luxury Modern
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Circulation Flow
    Couple Living
    Simple Life
    Flexible Partition
    indirectlighting
    maisonette
    EcocaratTiles
    insulation
    soundproofing
  • Renovation of a Circulatory Maisonette | Sarasa House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Storage|Custom-built house

    Custom joinery housing documents and AV equipment.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Luxury Modern
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Circulation Flow
    Couple Living
    Simple Life
    Flexible Partition
    indirectlighting
    maisonette
    EcocaratTiles
    insulation
    soundproofing
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Exterior|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Timber Frame
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Void
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    While the first floor emphasizes wet finishes such as paint and plaster, the second floor is finished with plywood and dry-system treatments.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Live-Work Integration
    One-Room Space
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Income Property
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Void
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Renovation of a Vintage Condominium|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a Vintage Condominium|Entrance hall

    Architecture Firm:Hirotaka Sato Architects

    Hirotaka Sato Architects

    3F, 32 Shibakoen Building, 3-4-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo

    Custom-built vanity
    Luxury Modern
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Hotel-like
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Glass block
    Capturing Light
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The boarded-floor room was partitioned to create an entrance hall. The black plaster absorbs the light, creating a dark, shadow-filled space.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese Modern
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Void
    Generational Home
    Tea Room
  • Renovation of a Circulatory Maisonette | Sarasa House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Spray‑applied polyurethane foam was applied to exterior wall surfaces and secondary glazing was installed at openings to improve thermal insulation, airtightness, and sound insulation.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Luxury Modern
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Circulation Flow
    Couple Living
    Simple Life
    Flexible Partition
    indirectlighting
    maisonette
    EcocaratTiles
    insulation
    soundproofing
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    After installing insulation, the ceiling was reworked to follow the roof geometry.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Live-Work Integration
    One-Room Space
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Income Property
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Renovation of a Circulatory Maisonette | Sarasa House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|LDK|Custom-built house

    The rear room, formerly a Japanese tatami room, was opened and integrated into the LDK.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Luxury Modern
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Circulation Flow
    Couple Living
    Simple Life
    Flexible Partition
    indirectlighting
    maisonette
    EcocaratTiles
    insulation
    soundproofing
  • UEHARA APARTMENT|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Corridor|Custom-built house

    UEHARA APARTMENT|Corridor

    Architecture Firm:kurachiffon Miki Takiuchi First-Class Architect’s Office

    kurachiffon Miki Takiuchi First-Class Architect’s Office

    2-6-11 Ikenohata, Taito-ku, Tokyo

    One-Room Space
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Workspace
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    DIY
    Couple Living
    Parallel Kitchen & Dining
    Optimized Storage
    ApartmentStyle
  • Urata House|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Solid Wood
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Renovation
    Timber Frame
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    Utilizing the machiya module, fittings can be moved according to functional needs to optimize usability.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Exposed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Live-Work Integration
    One-Room Space
    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Income Property
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Chamber of Time|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    Chamber of Time|Bedroom

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Mindful Living
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Residences|Whole-House Renovation|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

    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Generational Home
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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  • #Wood-Burning Stove
  • #Sloped Ceiling
  • #Bike Garage
  • #Bath Court
  • #White House
  • #Sewing Studio
  • #Passage Doma
  • #Family closet
  • #Downsizing
  • #Custom-built vanity
  • #Doma Kitchen
  • #High Airtightness and High Insulation
  • #Picture Window
  • #High Thermal Insulation
  • #Golf
  • #Built-in Garage
  • #Pet-Friendly Doma
  • #Exposed Concrete
  • #Semi-Basement
  • #Open-Air Bath
  • #Exposed Beam
  • #Water Basin
  • #Shoji
  • #Iron Details
  • #Harmony
  • #Narrow House
  • #Wall Bookshelf
  • #Corner Lot
  • #Utility room
  • #Conservatory
  • #Stone
  • #Japandi
  • #Roof terrace
  • #Natural Light
  • #Reading Room
  • #Roof Balcony
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