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Forever Home|Introduction to Architecture Firms|A Home for Enriching Life's Later Years
Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
A final residence is a dwelling designed with the later stages of life in mind — a home where one can continue to live safely and comfortably for many years. Barrier-free fundamentals form the core of the design: step-free floors, reinforced wall backing to facilitate the installation of handrails, corridor widths and sanitary layouts that accommodate wheelchair use, and other accessibility provisions. Equally important are adaptable floor plans that anticipate future changes in physical ability and spatial arrangements that allow caregivers to move and work efficiently. Yet a final residence should not be defined by function alone; aesthetic qualities that bring daily comfort and joy are also essential. Here we present an architectural practice that designs homes to support a fulfilling and dignified later life.
an Archi-Lab. First-Class Architect Office
Heights S&A 2F, 4-20-31 Awaji, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Tada Architectural Design Office
5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
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A sanctuary to forget the busyness of daily life, offering tranquil moments for the couple and a place to enjoy gatherings with friends.
Tada Architectural Design Office5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture -
The southern veranda was reconfigured into a dirt-floored space to adapt to Tajimi’s extreme seasonal climate.
Tada Architectural Design Office5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture -
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The façade design highlights the elegant proportions of the existing traditional tiled roof.
Tada Architectural Design Office5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture -
The entrance doma is generously sized to accommodate fishing equipment and features operable partitions enabling multifunctional use.
Tada Architectural Design Office5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
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High-side windows newly inserted along the east and west on the second floor admit daylight throughout the day.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka -
Because the main roof was not scheduled for re-roofing, insulation was installed from the interior side of the ceiling.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka -
Storage shelving designed to display and accommodate art and antiques of various sizes. Flooring is Yoshino cedar.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka -
Simple mono-pitched roof. No gutters.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka -
Overall view as seen from the main house. Exterior walls are clad in cedar board weatherboarding. The severely deteriorated lean-to roof was re-roofed with tiles.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka -
View of the catwalk from the southeast.
Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect
2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan
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House in Higashi-Ikoma II — Final Residence Overlooking a Rammed-Earth Wall
Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan -
Openings encircle the bathtub area to provide views of the Shirakashi (Japanese evergreen oak) greenery.
Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan -
House in Higashi-Ikoma II — Final Residence Overlooking a Rammed-Earth Wall
Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan -
House in Higashi-Ikoma II — Final Residence Overlooking a Rammed-Earth Wall
Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan -
House in Higashi-Ikoma II — Final Residence Overlooking a Rammed-Earth Wall
Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan -
Quiet Waiting Residence — A Final Home as a Private Art Museum
Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Abax Architects
203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
e do design architects
3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
Archiplace
502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Exterior view combining a two-story white volume with a three-story black volume
Archiplace502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo -
Entrance porch finished in monochrome tones, emphasizing material textures
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The fence along the roadside is angled to allow sunlight and breezes to easily reach the vegetable garden area.
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A handwashing corner at the entrance includes a wooden towel rack handcrafted by the homeowners.
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Terrace accessible from the living room without level changes and positioned at an ideal height when seated from the dining area
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The indoor terrace brings brightness and a sense of security to the living-dining-kitchen area, strengthening the bond between nature and the home
Archiplace502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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