Yu Architectural Design Studio
Doma Living|Introduction to Architecture Firms|Everyday Life Unfolding Without Removing Your Shoes
Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
Doma-style living areas, planned integrally with the main living room, blur the boundary between inside and outside and introduce a generous, liberating margin to daily life. The choice of finish materials—concrete, stone, tile, and the like—profoundly changes the character, accommodating a wide range of styles from rugged, raw expressions to refined, elegant presences. The space allows for bringing in bicycles and outdoor equipment, spending time with pets, or receiving guests, thereby expanding the ways the home is used. With the elimination of level changes between floors, thermal performance and protection against cold air become key design challenges. We introduce architectural firms that have elevated doma living into distinctive expressions of lifestyle.
Mochizuki Architectural Atelier
2-23-1-1248 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / 614 Katakura-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo
JYU ARCHITECT
2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Far East Design Lab.
Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Kumi Inoue Architects
2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio
532-5 Nakazawa, Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
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A residence for a potter and illustrator that dissolves into the forest at the foothills of Mount Fuji
Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio532-5 Nakazawa, Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan -
The 40-square-meter single-story detached retreat comprises a wooden floor area, an earthen-floored irori hearth space, and a terrace designed for open fires.
Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio532-5 Nakazawa, Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan -
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The raised wooden floor area serves as a comfortable lounging spot and doubles as seating around the irori hearth.
Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio532-5 Nakazawa, Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan -
Retracting the three wooden sash windows into the wall eradicates the boundary between the terrace and earthen floor, unifying interior and exterior spaces.
Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio532-5 Nakazawa, Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
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Set within a lush, verdant environment, the stylish building reminiscent of a gallery commands attention.
Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture -
12mm Architects
1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
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House of Earthen Floor and Cloister4
12mm Architects1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture -
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12mm Architects1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture -
House of Earthen Floor and Cloister5
12mm Architects1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture -
The courtyard introduces soft, diffused light into the circulation spaces, enriching spatial fluidity.
12mm Architects1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture -
House of Earthen Floor and Cloister1
12mm Architects1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture -
The concrete earthen floor enhances both the verdant courtyard and the displayed artworks.
12mm Architects1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
KASA ARCHITECTS
2-21-2-1S Fuda, Chofu City, Tokyo
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