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Homes Designed for Living with Cats
佐賀高橋設計室
佐賀高橋設計室

Homes Designed for Living with Cats|Introduction to Architecture Firms|A Home Designed to Support a Cat's Free‑Spirited Life

Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
Cats favor vertical, three‑dimensional environments and relish observing the interior from elevated perches. Design strategies that harness feline behavior—such as catwalks, wall‑mounted shelving, and cat‑sized openings and passageways that permit free movement—introduce playfulness and spatial richness to a dwelling. Practical measures are equally essential, including the selection of scratch‑resistant materials and the design of litter areas to prevent the scattering of litter. Here we introduce architectural practices that carefully design residences for living with cats from an architectural perspective.
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The second-floor hall is designed as a future children’s bedroom, featuring a wood-grain ceiling finish.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Void
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Outdoor Living
    Wood Deck
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • Tezukayama Higashi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Tezukayama Higashi House
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Inner Balcony
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Roof terrace
    Skip Floor
    Outdoor Living
    Shop-House
    Built-in Garage
    Yoga Studio

Homes Designed for Living with Cats

Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office

302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • House in Minamiashigara|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    House in Minamiashigara
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Monotone
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Capturing Light
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Courtyard
    Balcony
    ExternallyEnclosedInternallyOpen
  • House in Minamiashigara|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    House in Minamiashigara
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Monotone
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Capturing Light
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Courtyard
    Balcony
    ExternallyEnclosedInternallyOpen
  • House in Minamiashigara|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The U-shaped courtyard allows the cats to sunbathe safely without concerns of them venturing outside
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Monotone
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Capturing Light
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Courtyard
    Balcony
    ExternallyEnclosedInternallyOpen
  • House in Minamiashigara|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    House in Minamiashigara
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Monotone
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Capturing Light
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Courtyard
    Balcony
    ExternallyEnclosedInternallyOpen
  • House in Minamiashigara|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    House in Minamiashigara
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Monotone
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Capturing Light
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Courtyard
    Balcony
    ExternallyEnclosedInternallyOpen
  • House in Minamiashigara|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The beloved cat leisurely gazing at the courtyard from the staircase
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    Tenkosha First-Class Architects Office
    302, Showa Building Minami, 314 Ogikubo, Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Monotone
    Calm Presence
    Simple Modern
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Capturing Light
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Courtyard
    Balcony
    ExternallyEnclosedInternallyOpen

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
  • A Home for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The desk corner can also be observed from the kitchen.
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    High Sidelight
    Built-in Furniture
    Study corner
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Sloped Ceiling
    Pet Door
    Second-Floor Living
  • A Home for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    We hope the cats will welcome visitors from the entrance’s display shelf, which connects to the staircase.
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    High Sidelight
    Built-in Furniture
    Study corner
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Sloped Ceiling
    Pet Door
    Second-Floor Living
  • A Home for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A fully opening glass door was also installed between the entrance’s earthen-floored area and the outside, creating a double-door arrangement to prevent the cats from escaping.
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    High Sidelight
    Built-in Furniture
    Study corner
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Sloped Ceiling
    Pet Door
    Second-Floor Living
  • A Home for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The north-facing desk corner, separated from the dining room, offers a comfortable sense of enclosure.
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    High Sidelight
    Built-in Furniture
    Study corner
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Sloped Ceiling
    Pet Door
    Second-Floor Living
  • A Home for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A Japanese-style room is connected to the back of the dining room and can be opened up with sliding doors.
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    High Sidelight
    Built-in Furniture
    Study corner
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Sloped Ceiling
    Pet Door
    Second-Floor Living
  • A Home for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The roof-supporting timber members are doubled to sandwich the posts and ensure a passageway for the cats.
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    High Sidelight
    Built-in Furniture
    Study corner
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Sloped Ceiling
    Pet Door
    Second-Floor Living

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A catwalk that also functions as structural reinforcement.
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Living with Cats
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Void
    Japanese Modern
    Forever Home
    Plaster Wall
    Exposed Beam
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    On the slab-on-grade earthen floor, insulation and underfloor heating were installed and the surface finished with tile.
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Living with Cats
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Void
    Japanese Modern
    Forever Home
    Plaster Wall
    Exposed Beam
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    East bedroom. The attic beneath the main roof is utilized as a loft.
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Living with Cats
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Void
    Japanese Modern
    Forever Home
    Plaster Wall
    Exposed Beam
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    View back toward the living room from the kitchen. Staircase formed by a girder supported by an H-section steel frame.
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Living with Cats
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Void
    Japanese Modern
    Forever Home
    Plaster Wall
    Exposed Beam
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The original tatami room was dismantled; performance upgrades including improved insulation, seismic reinforcement, underfloor heating and a built-in air-conditioning unit were implemented.
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Living with Cats
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Void
    Japanese Modern
    Forever Home
    Plaster Wall
    Exposed Beam
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    View back from the bedroom.
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Living with Cats
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Void
    Japanese Modern
    Forever Home
    Plaster Wall
    Exposed Beam
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom

Yu Architectural Design Studio

159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
  • House in Oami|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Finishing surfaces utilize materials that age naturally to accentuate the beauty of the furniture
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Charred Cedar
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Pet Space
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Catwalk
    Furniture
    Terrace
    ShouSugiBan
  • House in Oami|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    House in Oami
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Charred Cedar
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Pet Space
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Catwalk
    Furniture
    Terrace
    ShouSugiBan
  • House in Oami|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    House in Oami
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Charred Cedar
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Pet Space
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Catwalk
    Furniture
    Terrace
    ShouSugiBan
  • House in Oami|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A cozy, confined space where the beloved cat feels at ease
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Charred Cedar
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Pet Space
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Catwalk
    Furniture
    Terrace
    ShouSugiBan
  • House in Oami|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    House in Oami
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Charred Cedar
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Pet Space
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Catwalk
    Furniture
    Terrace
    ShouSugiBan
  • House in Oami|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The cherished cat surveys its territory from the atrium
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    Yu Architectural Design Studio
    159-20 Tsuboi-cho, Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture
    Charred Cedar
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Pet Space
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    HouseLivingWithCats
    Catwalk
    Furniture
    Terrace
    ShouSugiBan

ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design

2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
  • Tezukayama Higashi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Tezukayama Higashi House
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Inner Balcony
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Roof terrace
    Skip Floor
    Outdoor Living
    Shop-House
    Built-in Garage
    Yoga Studio
  • Tezukayama Higashi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Tezukayama Higashi House
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Inner Balcony
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Roof terrace
    Skip Floor
    Outdoor Living
    Shop-House
    Built-in Garage
    Yoga Studio
  • Tezukayama Higashi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Tezukayama Higashi House
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Inner Balcony
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Roof terrace
    Skip Floor
    Outdoor Living
    Shop-House
    Built-in Garage
    Yoga Studio
  • Tezukayama Higashi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Tezukayama Higashi House
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Inner Balcony
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Roof terrace
    Skip Floor
    Outdoor Living
    Shop-House
    Built-in Garage
    Yoga Studio
  • Tezukayama Higashi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Tezukayama Higashi House
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Inner Balcony
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Roof terrace
    Skip Floor
    Outdoor Living
    Shop-House
    Built-in Garage
    Yoga Studio
  • Tezukayama Higashi House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Tezukayama Higashi House
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Inner Balcony
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Roof terrace
    Skip Floor
    Outdoor Living
    Shop-House
    Built-in Garage
    Yoga Studio

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Within a space unified by white, the wall adjacent to the kitchen is finished in a deep gray, adding contrast and definition to the interior.
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
    Catwalk
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Pet Space
    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Dog Run
    Courtyard
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A catwalk extends continuously from the first floor to the second floor.
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
    Catwalk
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Pet Space
    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Dog Run
    Courtyard
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The courtyard on the north side of the living room serves as a space where the beloved dog can roam freely.
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
    Catwalk
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Pet Space
    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Dog Run
    Courtyard
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Horizontal and Vertical
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
    Catwalk
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Pet Space
    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Dog Run
    Courtyard
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Set within a lush, verdant environment, the stylish building reminiscent of a gallery commands attention.
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
    Catwalk
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Pet Space
    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Dog Run
    Courtyard
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Horizontal and Vertical|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Horizontal and Vertical
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
    Catwalk
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Pet Space
    Doma Living
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Dog Run
    Courtyard
    LivingWithDogsAndCats
    DogRun
    CatSteps
    Courtyard

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The second-floor hall is designed as a future children’s bedroom, featuring a wood-grain ceiling finish.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Void
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Outdoor Living
    Wood Deck
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    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
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Void
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Outdoor Living
    Wood Deck
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • A Courtyard House Cherishing Individual Time with Dogs and Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The courtyard opens partially toward the street side with fiber grating installed to prevent cats from escaping.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Bath Court
    Pet Space
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Dog Run
    Large Opening
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Powder Room
  • A Courtyard House Cherishing Individual Time with Dogs and Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The cat terrace is enclosed with fiber grating that allows light and air to pass while preventing escape.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Bath Court
    Pet Space
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Dog Run
    Large Opening
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Powder Room
  • House with a Courtyard for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The washroom facing the courtyard offers views of the Shima Tōneriko tree through the bathroom window.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Terrace
    Void
    Symbolic Tree
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Outdoor Living
    Wood Deck
    HouseWithCats
    Courtyard
    Catwalk
    Atrium
    Terrace
  • A Courtyard House Cherishing Individual Time with Dogs and Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The range hood of the island kitchen is suspended from the ceiling, creating a floating effect.
    Archiplace
    Archiplace
    502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Bath Court
    Pet Space
    Simple Modern
    Cat Steps
    Dog Run
    Large Opening
    Outdoor Living
    Built-in Garage
    Powder Room

JYU ARCHITECT

2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats
    JYU ARCHITECT
    JYU ARCHITECT
    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Cat Steps
    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Courtyard
    Skip Floor
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    Inner Garage
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats
    JYU ARCHITECT
    JYU ARCHITECT
    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Cat Steps
    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Courtyard
    Skip Floor
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    Inner Garage
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats
    JYU ARCHITECT
    JYU ARCHITECT
    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Cat Steps
    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Courtyard
    Skip Floor
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    Inner Garage
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Semi-basement workroom overlooking the courtyard, providing a focused environment for work
    JYU ARCHITECT
    JYU ARCHITECT
    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Cat Steps
    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Courtyard
    Skip Floor
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    Inner Garage
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats
    JYU ARCHITECT
    JYU ARCHITECT
    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Cat Steps
    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Courtyard
    Skip Floor
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    Inner Garage
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor
  • A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A Residence with Workspace for Living with Cats
    JYU ARCHITECT
    JYU ARCHITECT
    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Semi-Basement
    High Thermal Insulation
    Cat Steps
    Whole-House Air Conditioning
    Courtyard
    Skip Floor
    Natural Modern
    Natural Materials
    Inner Garage
    HouseLivingWithCats
    InnerGarage
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
    SkipFloor

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • Garage House in Kyotanabe|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Garage House in Kyotanabe
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
    Bike Garage
    Cat Steps
    MotorcycleGarage
    DisplaySpace
    CatSteps
  • Garage House in Kyotanabe|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Garage House in Kyotanabe
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
    Bike Garage
    Cat Steps
    MotorcycleGarage
    DisplaySpace
    CatSteps
  • Garage House in Kyotanabe|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Also functions as a commercial display space visible to passing train passengers.
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
    Bike Garage
    Cat Steps
    MotorcycleGarage
    DisplaySpace
    CatSteps
  • Garage House in Kyotanabe|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    The stepped floor adjacent to the staircase serves as seating for visitors and a display area for motorcycles.
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
    Bike Garage
    Cat Steps
    MotorcycleGarage
    DisplaySpace
    CatSteps
  • Garage House in Kyotanabe|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    A space where humans and motorcycles hold equal significance.
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
    Bike Garage
    Cat Steps
    MotorcycleGarage
    DisplaySpace
    CatSteps
  • Garage House in Kyotanabe|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Garage House in Kyotanabe
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.
    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
    Bike Garage
    Cat Steps
    MotorcycleGarage
    DisplaySpace
    CatSteps

Far East Design Lab.

Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Courtyard House
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Courtyard House
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Courtyard House
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Courtyard House
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Courtyard House
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard
  • Courtyard House|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Courtyard House
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Living with Cats
    Privacy
    Cat Steps
    Courtyard
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    LivingWithCats
    CatSteps
    Courtyard

Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.

4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
  • PARALLEL|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    PARALLEL
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Pet Space
    Cat Steps
    Exposed Beam
    Energy-Saving House
    Capturing Light
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    High Airtightness and High Insulation
  • PARALLEL|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    PARALLEL
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Pet Space
    Cat Steps
    Exposed Beam
    Energy-Saving House
    Capturing Light
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    High Airtightness and High Insulation
  • PARALLEL|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    PARALLEL
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Pet Space
    Cat Steps
    Exposed Beam
    Energy-Saving House
    Capturing Light
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    High Airtightness and High Insulation
  • PARALLEL|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    Catwalk connecting the entire dwelling via the double-height void
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Pet Space
    Cat Steps
    Exposed Beam
    Energy-Saving House
    Capturing Light
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    High Airtightness and High Insulation
  • PARALLEL|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    PARALLEL
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Pet Space
    Cat Steps
    Exposed Beam
    Energy-Saving House
    Capturing Light
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    High Airtightness and High Insulation
  • PARALLEL|Homes Designed for Living with Cats
    PARALLEL
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    Yosuke Tomiya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
    4-8, 16-chome, 5-jo, Shinkawa, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
    Catwalk
    Living with Cats
    Pet Space
    Cat Steps
    Exposed Beam
    Energy-Saving House
    Capturing Light
    Natural Modern
    Pet Door
    High Airtightness and High Insulation
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