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Circulation Flow|Introduction to Architecture Firms|Seamlessly Connected: The Secret to Comfortable Living
Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
A circulation layout refers to a plan that allows occupants to move around the home in a continuous loop; layouts without dead-ends make everyday movement smoother. By creating connections tailored to household workflows and daily rhythms—such as between the kitchen and living room, the washbasin and dressing room, or the entrance and pantry—you can expect a reduction in everyday stress. Shortening domestic circulation paths is especially advantageous for families with children and dual-income households. The designer’s skill is demonstrated in carefully balancing circulation with privacy and storage. Here we introduce architectural firms that make use of circular circulation in their designs.
Mochizuki Architectural Atelier
2-23-1-1248 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / 614 Katakura-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
Archiplace
502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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The layout enables continuous circulation between the washroom, LDK, and bedroom.
Archiplace502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo -
The southern garden, enclosed by wooden fencing, is dedicated to gardening; the white shed serves as storage for gardening tools.
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From the living room, the deck terrace offers borrowed views of the neighboring greenery.
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Stepping out onto the deck terrace from the LDK grants exclusive views of the sky and greenery.
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The white door seen above serves as the entrance to the loft.
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The dining table is a custom original piece.
Archiplace502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Household service rooms aligned linearly to the north side, organized around the staircase
Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture -
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The 24-tatami mat LDK with a courtyard is a bright and relaxing living space
Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture -
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Tada Architectural Design Office
5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Kota Goto Architectural Studio
1-17-1 Unuma-Haba-chō, Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
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Unit 401. A highly permeable circulation plan organized around the 'square' placed at the center of the room.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka -
Consolidating services within a boxed core minimizes renovation costs while maximizing occupant flexibility.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka -
Lighting is arranged on a track to allow easy alteration of fixtures and their placement.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka -
The mother’s bedroom is on the ground floor; the walls are finished in blue-gray wallpaper.
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View of the workspace through the curtain from the sleeping area.
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Door heights are aligned beneath the structural beams, with the upper sections left open to visually expand the limited space.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
JYU ARCHITECT
2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
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The courtyard house layout secures privacy while allowing ample daylight and ventilation.
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The exterior's inclined wall design fosters a conscious relationship with the building, enhancing a sense of attachment.
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H₂O Design Office
939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
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Hybrid House Along the Tokigawa River3
H2O Design Office939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture -
Hybrid House Along the Tokigawa River5
H2O Design Office939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture -
Hybrid House Along the Tokigawa River1
H2O Design Office939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture -
Hybrid House Along the Tokigawa River8
H2O Design Office939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture -
Savoring the seasonal transitions against the backdrop of the pristine Tokigawa stream and the Chichibu mountain range
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A glass house offering a unified thermal environment with abundant natural light and spatial presence
H2O Design Office939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
12mm Architects
1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
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The concrete earthen floor enhances both the verdant courtyard and the displayed artworks.
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The courtyard introduces soft, diffused light into the circulation spaces, enriching spatial fluidity.
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