Traditional Kominka Restoration × Column

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Traditional home restoration is a philosophy of adapting long-standing buildings to modern living while preserving their historic charm. Utilizing expressions of materials hard to obtain in modern housing—such as thick beams, posts, mud walls, and old joinery—creates a unique sense of composure. Reevaluating floor plans and amenities while upgrading insulation and seismic resistance transforms historic structures into comfortable living spaces. Discerning which parts to preserve and which to renovate, rather than replacing everything, is key. Here, we introduce traditional home restoration dwellings that inherit time carved into the building and connect it to a new lifestyle.