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    Modern Residences × Traditional Japanese House

    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.

    Traditional Japanese House

    Traditional Japanese houses utilize natural materials like wood, earth, and paper to create a lifestyle where you feel light, breeze, and seasonal shifts. Spatial compositions that gently link inside and outside—such as deep eaves, verandas, shoji screens, tatami mats, and garden connections—embody wisdom for enjoying the four seasons. Incorporating traditional motifs and materials while adapting to modern living creates a quiet, comfortable environment that goes beyond mere oldness. Savoring wood expressions, shadows, and garden viewing brings Japanese richness to daily life. Here, we introduce traditional Japanese houses that harmonize with nature and stay close to seasonal changes.

    Find Architectural Projects for Modern Residences and Traditional Japanese House

  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Residences|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

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

    The exposed high ceiling reveals the floor of the former second-floor sericulture room. Before the renovation, it had been enclosed with a ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
    Void
    Traditional Japanese House
  • House K/S|Modern Residences|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

    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Aging Gracefully
    Flexible Partition
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built 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.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Engawa
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Plaster Wall
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Residences|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

    Engawa
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Plaster Wall
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Residences|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

    Engawa
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Plaster Wall
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Part of the wall diagonally above the entrance door was also opened to create a light-admitting window.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

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

    Although this room is located beneath the low eaves of the lean-to addition, lowering the floor created a calm and comfortable ceiling height.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Built-in Furniture
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
    Void
    Traditional Japanese House
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|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

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

    Urata House|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Built-in Furniture
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|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

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

    The entrance is protected by generously projecting eaves.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Engawa
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Plaster Wall
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Urata House|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|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

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

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

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Built-in Furniture
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    From the dining room toward the kitchen; the enclosure on the left is the pantry.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

    The former shoin was enclosed as a structural wall, while the shoji screen and ranma transom that had been installed there were repaired and reused.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

    The former tokonoma alcove and tokowaki side alcove were retained as the room was converted to a Western-style space; the chigaidana staggered shelves were removed and relocated.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Built-in Furniture
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Residences|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

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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
    Void
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Engawa
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Plaster Wall
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|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

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

    An evening view toward the shoji doors leading from the living room to the entrance.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|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

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

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    An evening view of the living–dining room from the front garden, connected through the Buddhist altar room all the way to the main street on the south side.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • House K/S|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    House K/S|Entrance hall

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

    Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

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

    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Aging Gracefully
    Flexible Partition
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Urata House|Modern Residences|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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Built-in Furniture
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Engawa
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Plaster Wall
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Iimori Folk House|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|Atrium|Custom-built house

    A light ceiling of paper shoji screens with kumiko latticework is set against the beams; skylights made of glass roof tiles allow light to accumulate above the ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Engawa
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Plaster Wall
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Urata House|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    Built-in Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Built-in Furniture
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|Traditional Japanese House|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

    Reclaimed Wood
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
    Void
    Traditional Japanese House
  • House K/S|Modern Residences|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

    Authentic Garden
    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Aging Gracefully
    Flexible Partition
    Traditional Japanese House
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Modern Residences|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

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

    An irori hearth has been set into the wooden floor, which connects to the engawa veranda; transom windows are provided above the windows.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Engawa
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Plaster Wall
    Traditional Japanese House
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
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  • #Handcrafted Texture
  • #Indoor Plants
  • #High Ceiling
  • #Simple Modern
  • #Trumpet
  • #Pet Space
  • #Calm Presence
  • #Catwalk
  • #Retro Modern
  • #Sewing Studio
  • #Forever Home
  • #Storage Access Flow
  • #Sloped Site
  • #Conservatory
  • #High Airtightness and High Insulation
  • #Toplight
  • #Natural Modern
  • #Wine Cellar
  • #Bouldering Wall
  • #Large Opening
  • #Engawa
  • #Luxury Modern
  • #Second-Floor Living
  • #Corner Window
  • #House with Doma
  • #Passive Design
  • #Stone
  • #Barrier-Free
  • #Pergola
  • #Wood Siding
  • #Cafe Style
  • #Housework Flow
  • #Glass-Walled Garage
  • #Reclaimed Wood
  • #Hilltop House
  • #Roof terrace
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