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    Homes Embracing Natural Light × Traditional Japanese House

    Homes Embracing Natural Light

    A home filled with natural light uses soft, diffused illumination to connect indoor living with the passage of time. Combining south-facing windows, high clerestories, skylights, and courtyard openings carries light deep into the floor plan. Shifting highlights and shadows on walls and floors change beautifully between morning, afternoon, and seasons. Interior windows and open-well ceilings guide light into inner rooms. Eaves and planting manage summer heat and glare. We present light-filled homes wrapped in warm, gentle brightness.

    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 Homes Embracing Natural Light and Traditional Japanese House

  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house

    View of the garden from the dining area. Reclaimed joinery can be stored within a wall cavity.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    View back from the entrance earthen floor. A relatively wide opening accommodates bicycles and motorcycles.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Adjacent to the entrance is a consolidated 'green pot' housing the mailbox, gas meter and intercom.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house

    Unfinished cedar plank flooring. Ceilings are painted with small beams exposed.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Kitchen

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Study|Custom-built house

    View south from the library. A ladder at center leads up to the loft.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Entrance earthen‑floored area. The storage room at the front is also accessible from the living room, creating a convenient circulation route.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    Most interior fittings were refurbished and adjusted before being reused. The now‑rare frosted glass features a maple motif.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    Children’s room. Seismic reinforcement provided by steel bracing.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Garage|Custom-built house

    The doma garage, accessible directly from the entry with shoes on, serves as a multipurpose hobby space for bicycle maintenance and similar activities.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house

    View of the garden from the dining area. The fence is clad in yakisugi (charred cedar).

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    The bay window's lattice was removed and the timber joinery was converted to frosted glass and reused. Soft light filters in from the alley.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The roof's earthen bedding was removed and re‑roofed with sangawara clay tiles, enhancing seismic performance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Terrace|Custom-built house

    Evening view from the garden. An interior where old and new elements resonate.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    View from the stairs back toward the entry. Flooring is oak solid-plank used unfinished.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Exterior. The exterior walls, which the previous tenant had painted black, were restored with a lime plaster finish. The mushiko‑mado (insect‑lattice) window was repaired.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    Walls and ceilings are luan. Floors are structural plywood that also serves as reinforcement. All surfaces are left unfinished in their natural state.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Loft|Custom-built house

    Loft taking advantage of the space above the walk-in closet. The loft forms a continuous spatial sequence with the master and children’s bedrooms.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    Second floor. Existing ceiling boards were removed and replaced with a boat‑hull (inverted‑boat) ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Exterior at dusk. The aluminum fence and carport were removed to create an open exterior composition.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Front of the kitchen. The backsplash tiles are the client’s preferred blue.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Converted the previously dim two adjacent tatami rooms into a large cedar‑clad living room, rehabilitating the property as a family‑oriented residence.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The inner core was given a new cast concrete foundation and tied to the sills to ensure seismic performance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    View from the entrance earthen floor toward the living room.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The projecting volume that had functioned as a reception room was converted into the entrance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Garden|Custom-built house

    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.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Storage|Custom-built house

    View from the entrance storage through the earthen floor toward the street.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Stairs|Custom-built house

    The staircase originally located inside a closet was replaced with an open‑riser (strip) stair. A shoin‑style shoji screen functions as the visual terminus.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Custom-made kitchen with a mortar-finished counter.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Front elevation. Aluminum sashes and the carport were removed and all openings were replaced with timber joinery.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house

    The eastern interstice houses the staircase and library. The door is the original one from the former reception room.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Light entering from east‑ and west‑facing windows and from above the stair is diffused by the white walls and ceilings, imparting a bright atmosphere to the living room.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    House with Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Apartment Renovation
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    Master bedroom. The roof was thermally upgraded and the ceiling reshaped to a boat-hull profile.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Homes Embracing Natural Light|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    With the joinery fully open, interior and exterior become integrated.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Engawa
    Circulation Flow
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
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  • #Conservatory
  • #Storage Access Flow
  • #Courtyard
  • #Sauna
  • #Exposed rafters
  • #Sloped Site
  • #Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
  • #Built-in Kitchen
  • #Basement
  • #Slope
  • #Renovation
  • #Mortex
  • #Whole-House Air Conditioning
  • #Retro Modern
  • #Tea Garden
  • #Night View
  • #Natural Light
  • #Handcrafted Texture
  • #Simple Modern
  • #Gallery Wall
  • #Open-Air Bath
  • #Wheelchair Accessible
  • #Living with a Dog
  • #Exposed pipework
  • #Passive Design
  • #Gallery-House
  • #Pet Washing Area
  • #Scandinavian Lighting
  • #Urban House
  • #Face-to-Face Kitchen
  • #Office-House
  • #Antique Furniture
  • #Lattice
  • #Material Texture
  • #Monotone
  • #Wood Texture
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