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    Whole-House Renovation

    A full renovation transforms an existing building by rethinking its floor plan, equipment, and interior/exterior finishes while preserving its core structure. Reconfiguring space to suit modern lifestyles gives the house a unique character distinct from new constructions. You can remove walls to create an expansive living area, upgrade insulation and seismic resistance, or blend old materials with new finishes. Preserving meaningful spaces while adding modern functionality is part of its appeal. Introducing full renovation homes that unlock the potential of existing structures for a new chapter of living.

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  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Whole-House Renovation|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    While the first floor emphasizes wet finishes such as paint and plaster, the second floor is finished with plywood and dry-system treatments.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Plaster Wall
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    The living room and dining room can be divided by paper shoji screens; when open, they are stored inside the return wall on the right.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Whole-House Renovation|Loft|Custom-built house

    A large round ridge beam is left exposed and the kamoi (lintel) is suspended from it by bolts.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Plaster Wall
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Whole-House Renovation|LDK|Custom-built house

    A staircase that had been located within an oshiire (closet) was skeletonized by removing walls, joinery, and baseboards, fitted with a handrail, and reused.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Plaster Wall
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Whole-House Renovation|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    View from the east to the west of the living room. In the near left is the washbasin and bathroom.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Plaster Wall
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    The walls incorporate embedded channel supports and structural reinforcement to bear heavy items such as a television.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Apartment Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Simple Life
    Natural Light
    Display Storage
    Material Texture
    Solid Wood
    Slow Life
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • Residence in Nishikyogoku|Whole-House Renovation|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    Residence in Nishikyogoku|Japanese-style room

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

    Renovation
    Two-Family House
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    ReclaimedTimber
    ExposedBeams
    TwoGenerationHouse
  • Revitalization of Prewar Rental Kyoto Townhouses | Row Houses on Showa Alley|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The entrance floor level is set between the external earthen floor (doma) and the living floor to reduce step height.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    Narrow House
    Japanese House
    Tsubo Garden
    Professional Equipment
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Kyomachiya
    SeismicReinforcement
    SeismicAssessment
    Nagaya
  • Residence in Nishikyogoku|Whole-House Renovation|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Residence in Nishikyogoku|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

    Renovation
    Two-Family House
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    ReclaimedTimber
    ExposedBeams
    TwoGenerationHouse
  • Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace|Whole-House Renovation|LDK|Custom-built house

    Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace|LDK

    Architecture Firm:Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

    Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

    2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan

    Pet-Friendly Materials
    Simple Modern
    Renovation
    Living with a Dog
    Apartment Renovation
    Flexible Partition
    Parallel Kitchen & Dining
    Terrace
    Monotone
    Island Kitchen
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Whole-House Renovation|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Compact kitchen. Because the existing roof is low, the exhaust fan ducting is exposed.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Plaster Wall
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace|Whole-House Renovation|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace|Kitchen

    Architecture Firm:Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

    Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

    2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan

    Pet-Friendly Materials
    Simple Modern
    Renovation
    Living with a Dog
    Apartment Renovation
    Flexible Partition
    Parallel Kitchen & Dining
    Terrace
    Monotone
    Island Kitchen
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Over the years, the road level rose, and the entrance is now reached by descending the stone steps.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    A retractable screen door was incorporated into the column casing to the right of the door, and indirect lighting was integrated into the kamoi lintel.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    A tokonoma-style decorative alcove was added to the front room; the ranma transom above is original.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Residence in Nishikyogoku|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Residence in Nishikyogoku|Entrance hall

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

    Renovation
    Two-Family House
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    ReclaimedTimber
    ExposedBeams
    TwoGenerationHouse
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Whole-House Renovation|Storage|Custom-built house

    View from the entrance storage through the earthen floor toward the street.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Apartment Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Because of the substantial difference in level between the entrance and the Japanese-style room, a step was introduced.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Revitalization of Prewar Rental Kyoto Townhouses | Row Houses on Showa Alley|Whole-House Renovation|Courtyard|Custom-built house

    We cleared weeds and debris to restore the tsubo-niwa; aluminum sashes were removed and replaced with wooden fittings.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    Narrow House
    Japanese House
    Tsubo Garden
    Professional Equipment
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Kyomachiya
    SeismicReinforcement
    SeismicAssessment
    Nagaya
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Whole-House Renovation|LDK|Custom-built house

    By retaining the frame of the existing plan, the spatial sensibilities of a contemporary studio and an old machiya coexist.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Plaster Wall
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Whole-House Renovation|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    After installing insulation, the ceiling was reworked to follow the roof geometry.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Plaster Wall
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Revitalization of Prewar Rental Kyoto Townhouses | Row Houses on Showa Alley|Whole-House Renovation|Exterior|Custom-built house

    A streetscape where modern buildings and old tiled roofs coexist. Nagaya units are renewed sequentially as tenants move in and out.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    Narrow House
    Japanese House
    Tsubo Garden
    Professional Equipment
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Kyomachiya
    SeismicReinforcement
    SeismicAssessment
    Nagaya
  • Revitalization of Prewar Rental Kyoto Townhouses | Row Houses on Showa Alley|Whole-House Renovation|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    A wall opening discovered during demolition proved to be an original secondary window; it is normally protected from wind and rain with a hanging shoji screen.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    Narrow House
    Japanese House
    Tsubo Garden
    Professional Equipment
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Kyomachiya
    SeismicReinforcement
    SeismicAssessment
    Nagaya
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Whole-House Renovation|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    Most interior fittings were refurbished and adjusted before being reused. The now‑rare frosted glass features a maple motif.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Apartment Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Viewed from the living room toward the dining room; the door at the rear leads to the entrance hall.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Whole-House Renovation|LDK|Custom-built house

    Unfinished cedar plank flooring. Ceilings are painted with small beams exposed.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Apartment Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    The subtly enclosed feeling of the corner creates a sense of calm.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Whole-House Renovation|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The roof's earthen bedding was removed and re‑roofed with sangawara clay tiles, enhancing seismic performance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Apartment Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Light entering from east‑ and west‑facing windows and from above the stair is diffused by the white walls and ceilings, imparting a bright atmosphere to the living room.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Japanese House
    Apartment Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Whole-House Renovation|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Open storage displaying frying pans and knives directly on the wall.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Apartment Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Simple Life
    Natural Light
    Display Storage
    Material Texture
    Solid Wood
    Slow Life
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Whole-House Renovation|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    A simple washroom composed only of a counter and a basin.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Apartment Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Simple Life
    Natural Light
    Display Storage
    Material Texture
    Solid Wood
    Slow Life
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    From the Japanese-style room, the living room and the gardens to the south and north are connected, allowing the breeze to pass through.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Exterior|Custom-built house

    A traditional house with a meticulously composed front garden.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Residence in Nishikyogoku|Whole-House Renovation|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Residence in Nishikyogoku|Kitchen

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

    Renovation
    Two-Family House
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    ReclaimedTimber
    ExposedBeams
    TwoGenerationHouse
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Whole-House Renovation|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    With no tall neighboring buildings, curtains were omitted and window treatments were kept minimal.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Apartment Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Simple Life
    Natural Light
    Display Storage
    Material Texture
    Solid Wood
    Slow Life
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace|Whole-House Renovation|Corridor|Custom-built house

    Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace|Corridor

    Architecture Firm:Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

    Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

    2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan

    Pet-Friendly Materials
    Simple Modern
    Renovation
    Living with a Dog
    Apartment Renovation
    Flexible Partition
    Parallel Kitchen & Dining
    Terrace
    Monotone
    Island Kitchen
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Converted into a large open-plan studio by removing partitions and the ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Apartment Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Simple Life
    Natural Light
    Display Storage
    Material Texture
    Solid Wood
    Slow Life
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The original earthen-floor ceiling is exposed all the way to the back in the upper section.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Whole-House Renovation|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Exterior. Incremental renovations to individual units have produced a restrained sense of cohesion across the walls and roofs.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Plaster Wall
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    The exposed high ceiling reveals the floor of the former second-floor sericulture room. Before the renovation, it had been enclosed with a ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Residence in Nishikyogoku|Whole-House Renovation|Corridor|Custom-built house

    Residence in Nishikyogoku|Corridor

    Architecture Firm:In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

    4-59 Takanoizumicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

    Renovation
    Two-Family House
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    ReclaimedTimber
    ExposedBeams
    TwoGenerationHouse
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    The obi doors from the closet were reused after being covered with Japanese paper; part of the assembly was subdivided and fitted with a lattice to serve as a ventilation opening.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Whole-House Renovation|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    Two small ancillary rooms flank the larger living space; they can serve as bedrooms, closets, or other flexible uses.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Plaster Wall
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • House by Subtraction | A Condominium Renovation That Removes the Superfluous|Whole-House Renovation|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Kitchen fabricated from birch plywood.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Apartment Renovation
    Natural Materials
    Simple Life
    Natural Light
    Display Storage
    Material Texture
    Solid Wood
    Slow Life
    Oak
    Paint
    Wall-mounted kitchen
    Muji
  • Revitalization of Prewar Rental Kyoto Townhouses | Row Houses on Showa Alley|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Entrance detail. A rare solid lauan framed door was repaired and reused.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka

    Income Property
    Renovation
    Narrow House
    Japanese House
    Tsubo Garden
    Professional Equipment
    Reclaimed Beam
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Kyomachiya
    SeismicReinforcement
    SeismicAssessment
    Nagaya
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Living Room|Custom-built house

    A connection to the bedroom can be glimpsed at the rear.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Whole-House Renovation|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Walls likely to come into contact with people or objects are clad in cedar boards.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Void
    Solid Wood
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Kominka Restoration
  • Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace|Whole-House Renovation|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace|Dining Area

    Architecture Firm:Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

    Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

    2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan

    Pet-Friendly Materials
    Simple Modern
    Renovation
    Living with a Dog
    Apartment Renovation
    Flexible Partition
    Parallel Kitchen & Dining
    Terrace
    Monotone
    Island Kitchen
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