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A Residence for Relaxation

This collection features custom homes designed with restorative relaxation spaces such as spa-inspired bathrooms and meditation areas that nurture both body and mind. Thoughtful consideration is given to lighting, materials, and circulation to create stylish, sophisticated residences where every family member can enjoy comfort and well-being. The examples and ideas presented showcase innovative approaches to crafting serene living environments.

House Living with Cats

Spaces encouraging cat activity with sunny window perches and scratch-resistant wall materials. Introducing cat-friendly residential examples.

The entrance is positioned near the center of the elongated north-south site.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The front-facing window is a favorite spot for the cats, who often perch on the windowsill to observe the outdoors.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
Approaching several steps up, a wooden door opens beneath a canopy finished with molten galvanized steel.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The slightly elevated master bedroom is tatami-matted; wiring for AV equipment is routed within the walls to prevent cats from tampering.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
Shelving above the counter doubles as cat steps, seamlessly integrating a bookshelf with feline circulation paths.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
Custom cabinetry behind the kitchen houses appliances, and a door is installed at the entrance to restrict cat access.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The washroom facing the courtyard offers views of the Shima Tōneriko tree through the bathroom window.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The kitchen’s waist-height wall incorporates shallow-depth storage, ideal for organizing small items, dishware, and decorative shelving.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
Opening the front door reveals the courtyard directly ahead, with a Shima Tōneriko (Fraxinus griffithii) serving as the symbolic centerpiece.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
From the kitchen, views extend through the atrium-like dining area to the courtyard, illuminated by pendant lights designed by Patricia Urquiola.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
A detached-style Japanese-style room serves as a guest chamber, featuring narrowed windows to cultivate a serene ambiance.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The dining area features a double-height space overlooking the living room, with the second-floor railing composed of wire mesh to prevent falls.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The sightline from the living room extends through the dining area to the courtyard’s sculptural tree.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
A vantage point from the atrium looks down onto the dining area and courtyard.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
A ladder from the pantry adjacent to the kitchen leads up to the wife’s hobby room.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The second-floor hall is designed as a future children’s bedroom, featuring a wood-grain ceiling finish.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
From the hobby room’s opening, there is a clear view passing over the courtyard toward the washroom beyond.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace
The courtyard connects seamlessly with the interior on a level plane, fostering a sense of unity; it is enclosed by wooden fencing designed to prevent cats from escaping.

Archiplace

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

Courtyard

Wood Deck

Simple Modern

Symbolic Tree

Terrace

Void

Living with Cats

Outdoor Living

Cat Steps

HouseWithCats

Courtyard

Catwalk

Atrium

Terrace

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