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A Residence for Relaxation
Far East Design Lab.
Far East Design Lab.

A Residence for Relaxation|Introduction to Architecture Firms|A Home That Unwinds You Every Time You Return

Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
Returning from a busy day and feeling the tension leave your body the moment you open the door — that is the objective of a residence conceived around relaxation. The warmth of natural materials, the soft interplay of light and shadow, a tranquil acoustic environment, and generous bathing areas and reading nooks: design strategies that engage the five senses create a home that restores everyday fatigue. Comfortable thermal performance and indoor air quality are also essential elements that underpin this sense of well‑being. Here we introduce a design studio that places the mental and physical comfort of occupants at the center of its practice.
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    The entrance is positioned near the center of the elongated north-south site.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Courtyard
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Symbolic Tree
    Outdoor Living
    Living with Cats
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    A ladder from the pantry adjacent to the kitchen leads up to the wife’s hobby room.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Courtyard
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Symbolic Tree
    Outdoor Living
    Living with Cats
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District15
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Conservatory
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    From the hobby room’s opening, there is a clear view passing over the courtyard toward the washroom beyond.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Courtyard
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Symbolic Tree
    Outdoor Living
    Living with Cats
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Wind Leave|A Residence for Relaxation
    Wind Leave6
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Nature
    Ocean View House
    Mountain View House
    Workspace
    Wooden Sash
    Picture Window
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Roof Balcony
    ScenicViews
    ResortStyle
    Workspace
    WoodenSashes
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District11
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Conservatory
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle

A Residence for Relaxation

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
  • hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito|A Residence for Relaxation
    hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito3
    e do design architects
    e do design architects
    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Couple Living
    Workspace
    Renovation
    Monotone
    Exposed pipework
    Conversion
    Built-in Kitchen
  • hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito|A Residence for Relaxation
    hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito7
    e do design architects
    e do design architects
    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Couple Living
    Workspace
    Renovation
    Monotone
    Exposed pipework
    Conversion
    Built-in Kitchen
  • hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito|A Residence for Relaxation
    hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito5
    e do design architects
    e do design architects
    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Couple Living
    Workspace
    Renovation
    Monotone
    Exposed pipework
    Conversion
    Built-in Kitchen
  • hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito|A Residence for Relaxation
    hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito10
    e do design architects
    e do design architects
    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Couple Living
    Workspace
    Renovation
    Monotone
    Exposed pipework
    Conversion
    Built-in Kitchen
  • hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito|A Residence for Relaxation
    hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito6
    e do design architects
    e do design architects
    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Couple Living
    Workspace
    Renovation
    Monotone
    Exposed pipework
    Conversion
    Built-in Kitchen
  • hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito|A Residence for Relaxation
    hideaway: Building Renovation in Mito8
    e do design architects
    e do design architects
    3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
    Couple Living
    Workspace
    Renovation
    Monotone
    Exposed pipework
    Conversion
    Built-in Kitchen

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    The entrance is positioned near the center of the elongated north-south site.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Courtyard
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Symbolic Tree
    Outdoor Living
    Living with Cats
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    A ladder from the pantry adjacent to the kitchen leads up to the wife’s hobby room.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Courtyard
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Symbolic Tree
    Outdoor Living
    Living with Cats
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    From the hobby room’s opening, there is a clear view passing over the courtyard toward the washroom beyond.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Courtyard
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Symbolic Tree
    Outdoor Living
    Living with Cats
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    The slightly elevated master bedroom is tatami-matted; wiring for AV equipment is routed within the walls to prevent cats from tampering.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Courtyard
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Symbolic Tree
    Outdoor Living
    Living with Cats
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    Approaching several steps up, a wooden door opens beneath a canopy finished with molten galvanized steel.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Courtyard
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Symbolic Tree
    Outdoor Living
    Living with Cats
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|A Residence for Relaxation
    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
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Simple Modern
    Void
    Courtyard
    Terrace
    Wood Deck
    Symbolic Tree
    Outdoor Living
    Living with Cats
    Cat Steps
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace

Far East Design Lab.

Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • Wind Leave|A Residence for Relaxation
    Wind Leave6
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Nature
    Ocean View House
    Mountain View House
    Workspace
    Wooden Sash
    Picture Window
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Roof Balcony
    ScenicViews
    ResortStyle
    Workspace
    WoodenSashes
  • House OTF|A Residence for Relaxation
    House OTF5
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Void
    Pool
    Custom-built vanity
    Wooden Sash
    Natural Garden
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Luxury Modern
    Outdoor Living
    Capturing Light
    OutdoorLiving
    Pool
    ResortStyle
    WoodenSashes
    Atrium
  • House OTF|A Residence for Relaxation
    House OTF1
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Void
    Pool
    Custom-built vanity
    Wooden Sash
    Natural Garden
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Luxury Modern
    Outdoor Living
    Capturing Light
    OutdoorLiving
    Pool
    ResortStyle
    WoodenSashes
    Atrium
  • House OTF|A Residence for Relaxation
    House OTF6
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Void
    Pool
    Custom-built vanity
    Wooden Sash
    Natural Garden
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Luxury Modern
    Outdoor Living
    Capturing Light
    OutdoorLiving
    Pool
    ResortStyle
    WoodenSashes
    Atrium
  • House OTF|A Residence for Relaxation
    House OTF2
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Void
    Pool
    Custom-built vanity
    Wooden Sash
    Natural Garden
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Luxury Modern
    Outdoor Living
    Capturing Light
    OutdoorLiving
    Pool
    ResortStyle
    WoodenSashes
    Atrium
  • House OTF|A Residence for Relaxation
    House OTF12
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Void
    Pool
    Custom-built vanity
    Wooden Sash
    Natural Garden
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Luxury Modern
    Outdoor Living
    Capturing Light
    OutdoorLiving
    Pool
    ResortStyle
    WoodenSashes
    Atrium

Abax Architects

203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District15
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Conservatory
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District11
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Conservatory
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District13
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Conservatory
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District8
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Conservatory
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle
  • House in the Northern District|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in the Northern District10
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Spiral Staircase
    Borrowed Scenery
    Conservatory
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Conversion
    Luxury Modern
    Conversion
    BorrowedScenery
    Conservatory
    ResortStyle
  • House in Higashikori|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Higashikori11
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Custom-built vanity
    Natural Garden
    Resort Style
    Calm Presence
    Hotel-like
    Built-in Garage
    Luxury home
    Built-in Kitchen
    Built-inGarage
    ClosedOutsideOpenInside
    ResortStyle

Atelier Cotocoto

4 Sekimachiminami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
  • House in Okura|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Okura10
    Atelier Cotocoto
    Atelier Cotocoto
    4 Sekimachiminami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Diatomaceous Earth
    Wood Plank Ceiling
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Siding
    Natural Materials
  • House in Okura|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Okura17
    Atelier Cotocoto
    Atelier Cotocoto
    4 Sekimachiminami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Diatomaceous Earth
    Wood Plank Ceiling
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Siding
    Natural Materials
  • House in Okura|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Okura1
    Atelier Cotocoto
    Atelier Cotocoto
    4 Sekimachiminami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Diatomaceous Earth
    Wood Plank Ceiling
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Siding
    Natural Materials
  • House in Okura|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Okura18
    Atelier Cotocoto
    Atelier Cotocoto
    4 Sekimachiminami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Diatomaceous Earth
    Wood Plank Ceiling
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Siding
    Natural Materials
  • House in Okura|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Okura13
    Atelier Cotocoto
    Atelier Cotocoto
    4 Sekimachiminami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Diatomaceous Earth
    Wood Plank Ceiling
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Siding
    Natural Materials
  • House in Okura|A Residence for Relaxation
    House in Okura16
    Atelier Cotocoto
    Atelier Cotocoto
    4 Sekimachiminami, Nerima-ku, Tokyo
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Diatomaceous Earth
    Wood Plank Ceiling
    Exposed Beam
    Wood Siding
    Natural Materials

Tada Architectural Design Office

5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • House of Hope|A Residence for Relaxation
    House of Hope10
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Simple Modern
    Tile
    Renovation
    Toplight
    Wood Siding
    Passage Doma
    Capturing Light
    Training Space
  • House of Hope|A Residence for Relaxation
    House of Hope8
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Simple Modern
    Tile
    Renovation
    Toplight
    Wood Siding
    Passage Doma
    Capturing Light
    Training Space
  • House of Hope|A Residence for Relaxation
    An unobstructed, deep spatial sequence extending from the entrance to the backyard
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Simple Modern
    Tile
    Renovation
    Toplight
    Wood Siding
    Passage Doma
    Capturing Light
    Training Space
  • House of Hope|A Residence for Relaxation
    A private residence designed to savor leisure time freely
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Simple Modern
    Tile
    Renovation
    Toplight
    Wood Siding
    Passage Doma
    Capturing Light
    Training Space
  • House of Hope|A Residence for Relaxation
    House of Hope6
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Simple Modern
    Tile
    Renovation
    Toplight
    Wood Siding
    Passage Doma
    Capturing Light
    Training Space
  • House of Hope|A Residence for Relaxation
    House of Hope4
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    Tada Architectural Design Office
    5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Simple Modern
    Tile
    Renovation
    Toplight
    Wood Siding
    Passage Doma
    Capturing Light
    Training Space
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