In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
House of Wood|Introduction to Architecture Firms|Living Enveloped in the Warmth of Wood
Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
Wood offers excellent moisture-regulating and insulating performance and, as a material that imparts a natural sense of comfort, has long been employed in residential architecture. The appeal of a timber house varies significantly with species selection, processing techniques, and methods of application. The tactile quality of solid‑wood floors, the robustness of exposed beams, and the refined beauty of traditional joinery — a designer’s material sensibility and technical skill are what maximize wood’s inherent qualities. Another notable attribute of timber dwellings is the capacity to be appreciated as they age. Here we introduce architectural studios that engage with wood in a thoughtful and committed manner.
Ringo Studio
Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Kumi Inoue Architects
2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Kurashi no Jōzōsho
4-14-12 Honkugenuma, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Atelier Cotocoto
4 Sekimachiminami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Yu Architectural Design Studio
159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
Far East Design Lab.
Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
12mm Architects
1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
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