Introducing Courtyard House, a custom-built home example by Tetsuya Kimura Architects, a Architect / Design office in 5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
The board-clad exterior is accented by randomly spaced battens, wooden ventilation openings, and a projecting lattice window.
The courtyard with its wood deck connects to the dining area.
The courtyard as seen from the dining area, enclosed in an L-shape by the dining and living spaces.
The courtyard viewed from the second floor: protected from view while filled with light and air.
The living room opens onto the courtyard.
The high-ceilinged living room has one wall clad in boards and is provided with high windows.
From the living room toward the desk corner; the high window above the desk faces the second-floor balcony.
The south-facing dining area opens onto the courtyard.
The living room and courtyard seen from the kitchen, which connects the living and dining areas in an L-shape.
The living room, with the kitchen and dining area extending beyond it.
The desk corner is tucked into the back of the living room.
A secluded, calming desk corner; the large tree on the neighboring property can be seen beyond the bath garden.
A simply and elegantly finished Japanese-style room.
Beyond the paper screens, the courtyard deck extends outside.
Ascending the stairs leads to a raised area on the second floor.
A small, quiet tatami room with a peaceful atmosphere.
The children's room can be divided into private rooms in the future with sliding doors; the loft serves as a hideaway for the children.
A washbasin on the second floor, located in the stair hall.
A board-clad bath facing the small courtyard garden.
A restroom with a soft, gentle character.