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Entrance door and floor tiles were carefully selected from the contractor-specified options, favoring simple, understated choices over overly ornamental products.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Storage Access Flow

White House

Void

High Sidelight

Natural Modern

Simple Modern

Flexible Partition

Housework Flow

Circulation Flow

Family with Children

developer-built

with-building-conditions
Message from the sky II｜LDK

Hirotaka Sato Architects

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

Sky-Framing Window

Exposed Concrete

Void

Natural Light

Light Court

Toplight
House in Endo｜LDK

Kurashi no Jōzōsho

4-14-12 Honkugenuma, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Natural Modern

Wooden Sash

Sense of Openness

Wood Deck

Breezy House

Courtyard

Gardening

WoodDeck

NaturalLight
House in Saito Aominami｜Exterior

ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design

2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Exposed Beam

Terrace

Steel Staircase

Wood Plank Ceiling

Outdoor Living

Inner Balcony

Wood Deck

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
House in Saito Aominami｜LDK

ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design

2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Exposed Beam

Terrace

Steel Staircase

Wood Plank Ceiling

Outdoor Living

Inner Balcony

Wood Deck

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
House in Saito Aominami｜Terrace

ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design

2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Exposed Beam

Terrace

Steel Staircase

Wood Plank Ceiling

Outdoor Living

Inner Balcony

Wood Deck

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
A broadly opening, obtusely angled aperture that captures a void of sky.

Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Steel Staircase

Urban House

Roof terrace

Barrier-Free

Lattice

home-elevator
Evening view. The small second-floor windows are sash windows the couple are accustomed to using.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Natural Light

Natural Modern

Two-Family House

Mountain View House

Sense of Openness

Wall Bookshelf

Scenic View

Circulation Flow

Breezy House

rural landscape

gable roof

double-height space

landing

looped circulation
Exterior. Incremental renovations to individual units have produced a restrained sense of cohesion across the walls and roofs.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Renovation

Exposed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Live-Work Integration

One-Room Space

Income Property

House with Doma

Japanese Modern

KyotoTownhouse

RowHouse

Rental

TraditionalHouseRenovation

SeismicRetrofit
A roof terrace adaptable for drying laundry, gardening, and other multifunctional uses.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Garage House

Fully Openable Sash

Expanded Metal

Industrial

Bike Garage

Narrow House

Skip Floor

House with Doma

Iron Details

Family with Children

steel-frame construction

urban residence

box-shaped house

steel

living-room staircase
House in Toyoshiki｜Living Room

Yu Architectural Design Studio

159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture

Exposed Beam

Terrace

Natural Modern

Entrance Doma

Narrow House

DIY

Second-Floor Living

SecondFloorLivingRoom

EntranceDoma

Terrace
House in Toyoshiki｜LDK

Yu Architectural Design Studio

159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture

Exposed Beam

Terrace

Natural Modern

Entrance Doma

Narrow House

DIY

Second-Floor Living

SecondFloorLivingRoom

EntranceDoma

Terrace
Scandinavian-Inspired Living｜Exterior

AITOHUS Co., Ltd.

6-6-1 Otsukanishi, Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

High Airtightness and High Insulation

Terrace

Custom Kitchen

Wooden Sash

Wooden House

Living with Plants

Natural Garden

Charred Cedar

Scandinavian Interior

Natural Materials

Sauna

Laundry
House in Nishiarai｜LDK

KASA ARCHITECTS

2-21-2-1S Fuda, Chofu City, Tokyo

Custom-built vanity

Workspace

Natural Modern

Continuous Window

Built-in Kitchen

Capturing Light

Inner Balcony

Second-Floor Living
House in Toyoshiki｜Kitchen

Yu Architectural Design Studio

159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture

Exposed Beam

Terrace

Natural Modern

Entrance Doma

Narrow House

DIY

Second-Floor Living

SecondFloorLivingRoom

EntranceDoma

Terrace
House of Takai｜Living Room

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Monotone

Void

Terrace

Steel Staircase

Natural Light

Built-in Garage

Continuous Window

Sense of Openness

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
Compact kitchen. Because the existing roof is low, the exhaust fan ducting is exposed.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Renovation

Exposed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Live-Work Integration

One-Room Space

Income Property

House with Doma

Japanese Modern

KyotoTownhouse

RowHouse

Rental

TraditionalHouseRenovation

SeismicRetrofit
Living 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

Natural Modern

Island Kitchen

Compact House

Authentic Garden

Capturing Light

Slow Life

Scandinavian Interior

Natural Materials

Breezy House
The indoor terrace brings brightness and a sense of security to the living-dining-kitchen area, strengthening the bond between nature and the home

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Void

Terrace

Soundproof Room

Forever Home

Borrowed Scenery

Simple Modern

Skip Floor

Music Room

Second-Floor Living

Terrace

SplitLevelFloor

HighCeiling

SoundproofRoom

BorrowedScenery
House in Takarazuka｜Entrance hall

Coo Planning

201, M'S Kyomachibori Building, 1-7-17 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Custom-built vanity

Corner Lot

Terrace

Sloped Site

Natural Modern

Built-in Kitchen

Irregular Site

Skip Floor

Wood Texture

SkipFloor

Terrace

SlopedSite
Message from the sky｜Stairs

Hirotaka Sato Architects

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

Sky-Framing Window

Steel Staircase

Light Court

Wood Plank Ceiling

Skip Floor

Natural Materials

Toplight
Garage House at Mondo Yakujin｜Stairs

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Terrace

Built-in Garage

Skip Floor

Built-inGarage

SkipFloor

Terrace
The staircase and skip floor serve as pathways for light from the high side windows

Ringo Studio, First-Class Architect's Office

Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture

Void

Natural Modern

Passive Design

Borrowed Scenery

Sense of Openness

Capturing Light

Skip Floor

Local Timber

WoodenHouse

SkipFloor

PassiveDesign

BorrowedScenery

PrefecturalTimber
Residence in Moriguchi｜Exterior

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Terrace

Skip Floor

SkipFloor

Terrace

EarthenEntrance
Shibasaki Residence｜Kitchen

KASA ARCHITECTS

2-21-2-1S Fuda, Chofu City, Tokyo

Custom-built vanity

Exposed Beam

Open House

Workspace

Entrance Doma

Built-in Kitchen

Simple Modern

Narrow House

CompactHousing

OpenHouseConcept

EntranceDoma
CACCO — Residential Interior Coordination Contest, Category Award｜Exterior

YIA Ishiue Yoshihiro Architectural Design Office

1572 Amagawataki-cho, Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

White House

Void

Natural Modern

Curved Wall

Scandinavian Lighting

Wood Texture

Design
House in Kumano Town｜Soundproof room

Abax Architects

203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Balcony

Roof terrace

Inner Garage

Piano

Soundproof Room

Capturing Light

Simple Modern

Music Room

piano studio
House in Takatsuki｜Kitchen

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Exposed Beam

Terrace

Natural Light

Natural Modern

Continuous Window

Sense of Openness

Wood Deck

Wood Texture
A House Opening Inward to Light and a Terrace｜Entrance hall

AtelierMA

2B Yanakada Building, 3-13-2 Tabata, Kita-ku, Tokyo

Void

Terrace

Urban House

Inner Garage

Sense of Openness

Capturing Light

Simple Modern

Large Opening

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
House in Senrien, Toyonaka｜Corridor

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Exposed Beam

Terrace

Wood Plank Ceiling

Outdoor Living

Capturing Light

Simple Modern

Wood Deck

Lattice

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
House of Takai｜Courtyard

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Monotone

Void

Terrace

Steel Staircase

Natural Light

Built-in Garage

Continuous Window

Sense of Openness

Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
Message from the sky II｜Bathroom

Hirotaka Sato Architects

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

Sky-Framing Window

Exposed Concrete

Void

Natural Light

Light Court

Toplight
Scandinavian-Inspired Living｜Kitchen

AITOHUS Co., Ltd.

6-6-1 Otsukanishi, Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

High Airtightness and High Insulation

Terrace

Custom Kitchen

Wooden Sash

Wooden House

Living with Plants

Natural Garden

Charred Cedar

Scandinavian Interior

Natural Materials

Sauna

Laundry
A House with “Ma” Connecting Two Households｜LDK

AtelierMA

2B Yanakada Building, 3-13-2 Tabata, Kita-ku, Tokyo

Custom-built vanity

Balcony

Parallel Kitchen & Dining

Symbolic Tree

Inner Garage

Two-Family House

Open Kitchen

Simple Modern
Walk-in closet

Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

High Airtightness and High Insulation

Terrace

Parallel Kitchen & Dining

Family closet

Outdoor Living

Energy-Saving House

Curved Wall

Built-in Kitchen

Study corner

Large Opening
The garden and engawa (verandah) were revived by reducing the footprint of the old bath and toilet. On the east side the block wall was removed and replaced by a hedge.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Renovation

Exposed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Entrance Doma

Traditional Japanese House

Sustainable Renovation

Skeleton Remodeling

Engawa

Circulation Flow

Family with Children

traditional-Japanese-townhouse

antique-joinery

loft

inverted-boat-hull-ceiling

antique
Designated as an urbanization control zone, new residential development is generally restricted, thereby securing the rural landscape for the foreseeable future.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Natural Light

Natural Modern

Two-Family House

Mountain View House

Sense of Openness

Wall Bookshelf

Scenic View

Circulation Flow

Breezy House

rural landscape

gable roof

double-height space

landing

looped circulation
Exterior, dusk view.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Storage Access Flow

White House

Void

High Sidelight

Natural Modern

Simple Modern

Flexible Partition

Housework Flow

Circulation Flow

Family with Children

developer-built

with-building-conditions
Sunlight Adrift｜Lavatory

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Custom-built vanity

Mindful Living

Exposed Beam

Void

Parallel Kitchen & Dining

Natural Modern

Sense of Openness

Wood Deck
Balcony with views of the mountain range.

Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Mountain View House

Soundproof Room

Roof Balcony

Skip Floor

Music Room

Reading Room
House of Mist and Distance｜Exterior

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Contemporary

Privacy

Open House

Capturing Light

OpenHouse

SenseOfDistance

Privacy
The facade facing the street lacks typical residential architectural vocabulary.

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Built-in Garage

Toplight

Second-Floor Living

Built-inGarage

2FLDK

TopLight
House in Higashitezukayama｜LDK

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Built-in Garage

Capturing Light

Simple Modern

Calm Presence

Viewing Garage

Courtyard
House in Endo｜Bathroom

Kurashi no Jōzōsho

4-14-12 Honkugenuma, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Natural Modern

Wooden Sash

Sense of Openness

Wood Deck

Breezy House

Courtyard

Gardening

WoodDeck

NaturalLight
House in Endo｜Exterior

Kurashi no Jōzōsho

4-14-12 Honkugenuma, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Natural Modern

Wooden Sash

Sense of Openness

Wood Deck

Breezy House

Courtyard

Gardening

WoodDeck

NaturalLight
View from the east to the west of the living room. In the near left is the washbasin and bathroom.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Renovation

Exposed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Plaster Wall

Live-Work Integration

One-Room Space

Income Property

House with Doma

Japanese Modern

KyotoTownhouse

RowHouse

Rental

TraditionalHouseRenovation

SeismicRetrofit
House in Nishiarai｜Exterior

KASA ARCHITECTS

2-21-2-1S Fuda, Chofu City, Tokyo

Custom-built vanity

Workspace

Natural Modern

Continuous Window

Built-in Kitchen

Capturing Light

Inner Balcony

Second-Floor Living
The rooftop serves as a play area with a children's pool.

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Garage House

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Furniture

Built-in Garage

Capturing Light

Narrow House

Skip Floor

GarageHouse

BuiltInGarage

AntiqueFurniture

SplitLevelFloor

CompactHousing

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