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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.
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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e do design architects
3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
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yet yet: House in Tsukuba Harukazedai10
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Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
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View from the corridor toward the living room. Ceiling boards were removed to expose the concrete. Ceiling height is 2.6 m.
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Door units recessed into pockets on both sides.
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View of the master bedroom from the plaza.
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View from the dining area toward the entrance. The black wall finish is chalkboard paint.
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A slender washroom incorporating the corridor.
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View of the workspace through the curtain from the sleeping area.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
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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A partial wall subtly delineates the dining and living areas.
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Upon entering the foyer, a glass display shelf illuminated by southern light warmly welcomes visitors.
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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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In the atelier, the husband operates the kiln, while the wife tends the Monet-inspired garden beyond.
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The white door seen above serves as the entrance to the loft.
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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
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
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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
Kota Goto Architectural Studio
1-17-1 Unuma-Haba-chō, Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
H₂O Design Office
939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
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Hybrid House Along the Tokigawa River1
H2O Design Office939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture -
Hybrid House Along the Tokigawa River7
H2O Design Office939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture -
Hybrid House Along the Tokigawa River10
H2O Design Office939-73 Higashi-Arai, Minuma-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture -
Hybrid House Along the Tokigawa River3
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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
Masahiko Sawamura Architect and Associates
Room 902, Famille Kamichoja-machi, 22-9, 2-chome Shimoru, Kamichoja-machi, Higashihorikawa-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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