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    A House to Live with Books

    A book-lover's home surrounds you with literature, making reading a relaxing part of everyday life. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and custom cabinetry house book collections elegantly while serving as striking interior features. Reading nooks in living corners or sunlit window seats offer quiet spots to read. Open-well staircases lined with bookshelves maximize vertical space. Designing around book access, sightlines to book spines, and cozy seating makes reading effortless. We present homes surrounded by books, celebrating the joy of turning pages.

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  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜Entrance hall｜Custom-built house

    View from the entrance toward the street. The floor tiles were designed with reference to the daughter and son-in-law’s former home in London.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜Bedroom｜Custom-built house

    The mother’s bedroom is on the ground floor; the walls are finished in blue-gray wallpaper.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Corridor｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Corridor
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Courtyard｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Courtyard
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜Study｜Custom-built house

    The landing is the prime vantage point, facing the fields across the road and the peaks of the Kongō–Katsuragi range.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜A House to Live with Books｜LDK｜Custom-built house

    yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜LDK
    Architecture Firm:e do design architects

    e do design architects

    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Local Timber
    Wood Siding
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Housework Flow
    Reading Room
    Natural Modern
    White House
    Display Storage
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Garden｜Custom-built house

    Connection from living room to engawa (verandah) to garden. The engawa also functions as a laundry drying area. The projecting volume contains the washroom and bathroom.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜A House to Live with Books｜Stairs｜Custom-built house

    yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜Stairs
    Architecture Firm:e do design architects

    e do design architects

    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Local Timber
    Wood Siding
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Housework Flow
    Reading Room
    Natural Modern
    White House
    Display Storage
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Corridor｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Corridor
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Corridor｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Corridor
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Exterior｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜A House to Live with Books｜LDK｜Custom-built house

    yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜LDK
    Architecture Firm:e do design architects

    e do design architects

    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Local Timber
    Wood Siding
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Housework Flow
    Reading Room
    Natural Modern
    White House
    Display Storage
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Stairs｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Stairs
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜A House to Live with Books｜LDK｜Custom-built house

    yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜LDK
    Architecture Firm:e do design architects

    e do design architects

    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Local Timber
    Wood Siding
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Housework Flow
    Reading Room
    Natural Modern
    White House
    Display Storage
  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜Atrium｜Custom-built house

    The projecting second-floor landing is supported by steel rods suspended from the roof beams.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Exterior｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜LDK｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜LDK
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜Bathroom｜Custom-built house

    A bathroom consolidating washbasin, toilet, and bathtub; the only fenestration is a rooflight.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Courtyard｜Custom-built house

    The garden with an engawa serves as a multipurpose living space for children’s play, kitchen gardening, laundry drying, and other daily activities.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Children's Room｜Custom-built house

    View up to the second-floor ceiling. A complex hipped-roof timber framework. Walls and ceilings painted white create a bright space.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜Exterior｜Custom-built house

    West elevation. A gable roof with restrained eaves.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • House in Hamadera｜A House to Live with Books｜Living Room｜Custom-built house

    The mezzanine level features flexible partitions allowing adaptable spatial configurations
    Architecture Firm:Coo Planning

    Coo Planning

    201, M'S Kyomachibori Building, 1-7-17 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Retro Modern
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Wood Texture
    Skip Floor
    Void
    Toplight
    Visual Control
    Sense of Openness
    Exposed Beam
    SkipFloor
    BuiltInBookshelves
    TimberHouse
    ScenicViews
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Exterior｜Custom-built house

    The decaying high fence was removed to expand the garden. The large roof had deteriorated tiles and soil removed and was re-roofed.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Exterior｜Custom-built house

    Only one side of a prewar two‑unit rental row house was renovated and transformed into a home for a young family.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Corridor｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Corridor
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • The Dwelling of Books｜A House to Live with Books｜Terrace｜Custom-built house

    The Dwelling of Books｜Terrace
    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
    Wall Bookshelf
    Void
    Courtyard
    Reading Room
    Natural Modern
    Display Storage
    Wall-mountedBookshelves
    Atrium
    Courtyard
    RoofTerrace
  • House in Hamadera｜A House to Live with Books｜LDK｜Custom-built house

    House in Hamadera｜LDK
    Architecture Firm:Coo Planning

    Coo Planning

    201, M'S Kyomachibori Building, 1-7-17 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Retro Modern
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Wood Texture
    Skip Floor
    Void
    Toplight
    Visual Control
    Sense of Openness
    Exposed Beam
    SkipFloor
    BuiltInBookshelves
    TimberHouse
    ScenicViews
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Japanese-style room｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Japanese-style room
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜LDK｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜LDK
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Dining Area｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Dining Area
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • House in Hamadera｜A House to Live with Books｜Japanese-style room｜Custom-built house

    House in Hamadera｜Japanese-style room
    Architecture Firm:Coo Planning

    Coo Planning

    201, M'S Kyomachibori Building, 1-7-17 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Retro Modern
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Wood Texture
    Skip Floor
    Void
    Toplight
    Visual Control
    Sense of Openness
    Exposed Beam
    SkipFloor
    BuiltInBookshelves
    TimberHouse
    ScenicViews
  • The Dwelling of Books｜A House to Live with Books｜Courtyard｜Custom-built house

    The Dwelling of Books｜Courtyard
    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
    Wall Bookshelf
    Void
    Courtyard
    Reading Room
    Natural Modern
    Display Storage
    Wall-mountedBookshelves
    Atrium
    Courtyard
    RoofTerrace
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Japanese-style room｜Custom-built house

    Master bedroom. Fields and paddies extend beyond the south-facing window.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Stairs｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Stairs
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜LDK｜Custom-built house

    The mother’s living room on the second floor. A narrow LDK with openings to the north and south.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜Exterior｜Custom-built house

    Evening view. The small second-floor windows are sash windows the couple are accustomed to using.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Corridor｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Corridor
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Exterior｜Custom-built house

    Otafuku-style windows retrofitted with double glazing, following the existing aesthetic. Sightlines extend to the garden beyond.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜Bedroom｜Custom-built house

    A bedroom with a high ceiling that follows the roof pitch.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Courtyard｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Courtyard
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Entrance hall｜Custom-built house

    The entrance was entirely dismantled, a raft foundation cast, and deteriorated members renewed as the assembly was rebuilt with seismic strengthening.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • House in Hamadera｜A House to Live with Books｜Exterior｜Custom-built house

    House in Hamadera｜Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Coo Planning

    Coo Planning

    201, M'S Kyomachibori Building, 1-7-17 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Retro Modern
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Wood Texture
    Skip Floor
    Void
    Toplight
    Visual Control
    Sense of Openness
    Exposed Beam
    SkipFloor
    BuiltInBookshelves
    TimberHouse
    ScenicViews
  • House with a Library Corridor｜A House to Live with Books｜Bedroom｜Custom-built house

    House with a Library Corridor｜Bedroom
    Architecture Firm:Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    Takeshi Hirobe Architects

    1-13-2 Suwa, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
    Tea Room
    Wall Bookshelf
    Fully Openable Sash
    Collection
    Built-in Kitchen
    Terrace
    Steel Staircase
    Tile Deck
    Display Storage
  • yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜A House to Live with Books｜LDK｜Custom-built house

    yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai｜LDK
    Architecture Firm:e do design architects

    e do design architects

    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Local Timber
    Wood Siding
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Housework Flow
    Reading Room
    Natural Modern
    White House
    Display Storage
  • Two-Generation Residence Under One Roof | House at the Foothills of Mount Katsuragi｜A House to Live with Books｜Kitchen｜Custom-built house

    View across the entire LDK from the kitchen.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Circulation Flow
    Void
    Natural Modern
    Breezy House
    Mountain View House
    Natural Light
    Two-Family House
    Sense of Openness
    rural landscape
    gable roof
    double-height space
    landing
    looped circulation
  • House in Hamadera｜A House to Live with Books｜Exterior｜Custom-built house

    House in Hamadera｜Exterior
    Architecture Firm:Coo Planning

    Coo Planning

    201, M'S Kyomachibori Building, 1-7-17 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Retro Modern
    Scenic View
    Wall Bookshelf
    Wood Texture
    Skip Floor
    Void
    Toplight
    Visual Control
    Sense of Openness
    Exposed Beam
    SkipFloor
    BuiltInBookshelves
    TimberHouse
    ScenicViews
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Children's Room｜Custom-built house

    The child’s room on the right will be used open-plan for the time being; sliding partition doors can be fitted later to divide the space when needed.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness｜A House to Live with Books｜Kitchen｜Custom-built house

    The kitchen was custom-built as an irregular L-shaped peninsula to suit the new layout.
    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Custom Kitchen
    Display Storage
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
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  • #Semi-Basement
  • #Natural Garden
  • #Open Kitchen
  • #Simple Modern
  • #Tea Room
  • #Retro Modern
  • #Capturing Light
  • #Soundproof Room
  • #Optimized Storage
  • #Island Kitchen
  • #Second-Floor Living
  • #Storage Access Flow
  • #Home Gym
  • #Luxury Modern
  • #Second House
  • #Walk-in Closet
  • #Pet Space
  • #Conversion
  • #Timber Frame
  • #Curved Ceiling
  • #Local Timber
  • #Independent Kitchen
  • #Home with Margins
  • #Adaptable use
  • #Scenic View
  • #Roof terrace
  • #DIY
  • #Wood Siding
  • #Custom-Built Bathroom
  • #Gallery
  • #Wall Bookshelf
  • #Atelier-House
  • #Gallery-House
  • #Indoor Plants
  • #Veranda
  • #Wood-Burning Stove
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