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View of the catwalk from the southeast.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Living with Cats

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

Forever Home

Plaster Wall

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Wood-Burning Stove

TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation

SeismicReinforcement

ThermalInsulation

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Live-Work Integration

Exposed Beam

Plaster Wall

Income Property

One-Room Space

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Japanese Modern

House with Doma

KyotoTownhouse

RowHouse

Rental

TraditionalHouseRenovation

SeismicRetrofit
Residence in Nishikyogoku｜Corridor

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

Two-Family House

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Renovation

ReclaimedTimber

ExposedBeams

TwoGenerationHouse
Double circulation — inside and outside the kitchen — provides flexible storage and domestic workflows with a highly adaptable plan.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Reclaimed Wood

Custom Kitchen

Reclaimed Beam

Aging Gracefully

Traditional Japanese House

Kominka Restoration

Display Storage

Renovation

Natural Materials

Family with Children

traditionalWoodenTownhouse

seismicRetrofit

seismicReinforcement

vacantHouse
A cubic volume that contains the family closet. The LDK is on the right; the bedroom is on the left.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Island Kitchen

Custom Kitchen

Simple Modern

Built-in Kitchen

Skeleton Remodeling

Circulation Flow

Renovation

Natural Materials

Independent Kitchen

Luxury Modern

Renovation

DetachedHouseRenovation

LargeLDK

CustomKitchen

Luxury
House in Kita-Mikunigaoka｜Stairs

Abax Architects

203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Terrace

Resort Style

Solar Panel

Natural Garden

Hotel-like

Renovation

Outdoor Living

Luxury Modern

Open-Air Bath

Renovation

OutdoorLiving

ResortStyle
Residence in Nishikyogoku｜LDK

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

Two-Family House

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Renovation

ReclaimedTimber

ExposedBeams

TwoGenerationHouse
Chamber of Time｜Kitchen

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Mindful Living

Retro Modern

Reclaimed Beam

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Shoji

Kominka Restoration

Renovation
The traces imprinted on the walls are abstracted in white, creating room for interpretation.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Industrial

Live-Work Integration

Exposed Beam

Income Property

Skeleton Remodeling

Circulation Flow

Renovation

SOHO

Apartment Renovation

Exposed Concrete

lauan

building renovation

rental
The central room is fitted with sliding doors that can be fully opened.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Industrial

Face-to-Face Kitchen

DIY

Cafe Style

Simple Life

Circulation Flow

Renovation

Capturing Light

Apartment Renovation

Exposed Concrete

tile

lantern_tile

room_divider

partition

sliding_door
＋UMI — Renovation Design Contest Jury Special Prize / TDY Remodel Smile Works Contest (TOTO) Excellence Award｜Lavatory

YIA Ishiue Yoshihiro Architectural Design Office

1572 Amagawataki-cho, Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Home Theater

Island Kitchen

Ocean View House

Large Opening

Hotel-like

Open House

Renovation

Wood Deck

Outdoor Living

Luxury Modern
The terrace is surfaced with Oya stone and an artificial‑wood deck; the assembly is removable for major exterior repairs.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Couple Living

Flexible Partition

Simple Modern

Skeleton Remodeling

Simple Life

Circulation Flow

Renovation

Calm Presence

Apartment Renovation

Luxury Modern

indirectlighting

maisonette

EcocaratTiles

insulation

soundproofing
Tsugu (Inheritance)｜Kitchen

AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Reclaimed Wood

Retro Modern

Generational Home

Exposed Beam

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Independent Kitchen
Standardized modules and movable shoji screens create a flexible space that can be easily reconfigured.

Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Flexible Partition

Generational Home

Aging Gracefully

Traditional Japanese House

Authentic Garden

Renovation
Residence in Nishikyogoku｜Exterior

In-Ex Design Co., Ltd.

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

Two-Family House

Exposed Beam

Renovation

Renovation

ReclaimedTimber

ExposedBeams

TwoGenerationHouse
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.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Professional Equipment

Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Exposed Beam

Income Property

Kominka Restoration

Narrow House

Tsubo Garden

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Kyomachiya

SeismicReinforcement

SeismicAssessment

Nagaya
The client purchased a pre‑owned house to be offered as a rental and the property was renovated.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Retro Modern

Low Cost

Compact House

Generational Home

DIY

Income Property

Traditional Japanese House

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Remodeling

Showa

Retro

Antique

RentedHouse

ForRent
The child’s room on the right will be used open-plan for the time being; sliding partition doors can be fitted later to divide the space when needed.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Reclaimed Wood

Custom Kitchen

Reclaimed Beam

Aging Gracefully

Traditional Japanese House

Kominka Restoration

Display Storage

Renovation

Natural Materials

Family with Children

traditionalWoodenTownhouse

seismicRetrofit

seismicReinforcement

vacantHouse
swing: Condominium Renovation in Nishi-Ogikubo｜LDK

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Live-Work Integration

Road bike

Doma Storage

Home Gym

Bike Tower

Natural Modern

Renovation

Capturing Light

Apartment Renovation

monkeybars
For the Japanese‑style room and LDK, the existing frames were retained, with only the shoji replaced by glazed lattice doors.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Retro Modern

Low Cost

Compact House

Generational Home

DIY

Income Property

Traditional Japanese House

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Remodeling

Showa

Retro

Antique

RentedHouse

ForRent
Koshien House — Renovation Beginning with Solid-Wood Floor Restoration｜Dining Area

Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

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

Flexible Partition

Solid Wood

Exposed Beam

One-Room Space

Lattice

Natural Modern

Renovation

Wood Plank Ceiling
A private residence designed to savor leisure time freely

Tada Architectural Design Office

5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Toplight

Passage Doma

Simple Modern

Tile

Renovation

Capturing Light

Wood Siding

Training Space
A newly created entrance resulting from a plan revision. The sliding door and glass transom were repaired and reused.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Japanese House

Reclaimed Wood

Island Kitchen

Reclaimed Beam

Exposed Beam

Traditional Japanese House

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

SeismicRetrofit

SeismicAssessment

ThermalUpgrade

Kura

Herringbone
Achieves LL-45 impact sound performance while providing a mortar-like floor finish within the apartment.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Minimal Life

Couple Living

Home with Margins

Simple Modern

Circulation Flow

Natural Modern

Renovation

Natural Materials

Apartment Renovation

Housework Flow
Kitchen fabricated from birch plywood.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Natural Light

Solid Wood

Material Texture

Display Storage

Simple Life

Slow Life

Renovation

Natural Materials

Apartment Renovation

Remodeling

Oak

Paint

Wall-mounted kitchen

Muji
Apartment Renovation in Nada, Kobe｜LDK

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Workspace

Built-in Kitchen

Contemporary

Renovation

Apartment Renovation

Built-in Furniture

ApartmentRenovation

Renovation
Due to the extended serving run, part of the floor cabinetry in the backset is designed to be movable.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Island Kitchen

Custom Kitchen

Simple Modern

Built-in Kitchen

Skeleton Remodeling

Circulation Flow

Renovation

Natural Materials

Independent Kitchen

Luxury Modern

Renovation

DetachedHouseRenovation

LargeLDK

CustomKitchen

Luxury
View of the living room from the mise-no-ma (shop-facing room).

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Professional Equipment

Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Exposed Beam

Income Property

Kominka Restoration

Narrow House

Tsubo Garden

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Kyomachiya

SeismicReinforcement

SeismicAssessment

Nagaya
swing: Condominium Renovation in Nishi-Ogikubo｜Storage

e do design architects

3-7-7 Minatocho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

Live-Work Integration

Road bike

Doma Storage

Home Gym

Bike Tower

Natural Modern

Renovation

Capturing Light

Apartment Renovation

monkeybars
Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace｜Kitchen

Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

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

Flexible Partition

Island Kitchen

Terrace

Simple Modern

Parallel Kitchen & Dining

Pet-Friendly Materials

Monotone

Renovation

Apartment Renovation

Living with a Dog
House in Tajimi｜Living Room

Tada Architectural Design Office

5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Japanese House

Passage Doma

Reclaimed Wood

Generational Home

Aging Gracefully

Forever Home

Circulation Flow

Renovation
The outdoor air-conditioning unit that had been placed on the front of the second floor was relocated into a recess in the exterior wall and concealed with louvers.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Tea Room

Japanese House

Forever Home

Plaster Wall

Display Storage

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Capturing Light

Gallery

Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)

Japanese Modern

Parquet flooring

Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)

Tea preparation area (mizuya)
Each unit displays subtle variations in design reflecting successive additions and the tastes of past occupants.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Professional Equipment

Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Exposed Beam

Income Property

Kominka Restoration

Narrow House

Tsubo Garden

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Kyomachiya

SeismicReinforcement

SeismicAssessment

Nagaya
Apartment Renovation in Nada, Kobe｜Corridor

Kumi Inoue Architects

2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Workspace

Built-in Kitchen

Contemporary

Renovation

Apartment Renovation

Built-in Furniture

ApartmentRenovation

Renovation
On the slab-on-grade earthen floor, insulation and underfloor heating were installed and the surface finished with tile.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Void

Living with Cats

Island Kitchen

Exposed Beam

Forever Home

Plaster Wall

Kominka Restoration

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Wood-Burning Stove

TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation

SeismicReinforcement

ThermalInsulation

TiledLivingRoom
Unit 401. A highly permeable circulation plan organized around the 'square' placed at the center of the room.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Industrial

Live-Work Integration

Exposed Beam

Income Property

Skeleton Remodeling

Circulation Flow

Renovation

SOHO

Apartment Renovation

Exposed Concrete

lauan

building renovation

rental
Overhead cabinets shown fully opened.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Minimal Life

Sustainable Renovation

Simple Modern

Minimal Design

Simple Life

Natural Modern

Renovation

Natural Materials

Apartment Renovation

Rental

StudioApartment

CommercialProperty

KitchenCounter
A pocket sliding door allows the space to serve as a private room for guests or, in future, as the master bedroom.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Couple Living

Flexible Partition

Simple Modern

Skeleton Remodeling

Simple Life

Circulation Flow

Renovation

Calm Presence

Apartment Renovation

Luxury Modern

indirectlighting

maisonette

EcocaratTiles

insulation

soundproofing
Storage shelving designed to display and accommodate art and antiques of various sizes. Flooring is Yoshino cedar.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Tea Room

Japanese House

Forever Home

Plaster Wall

Display Storage

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Natural Materials

Capturing Light

Gallery

Mingei (Japanese folk craft movement)

Japanese Modern

Parquet flooring

Seismic reinforcement (structural retrofit)

Tea preparation area (mizuya)
Because piping and wiring are generally left exposed, routing was planned with care.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Industrial

Live-Work Integration

Exposed Beam

Income Property

Skeleton Remodeling

Circulation Flow

Renovation

SOHO

Apartment Renovation

Exposed Concrete

lauan

building renovation

rental
Above the stairs: an open, shallow-depth library for paperbacks, paperbacks and comics.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Reclaimed Wood

Custom Kitchen

Reclaimed Beam

Aging Gracefully

Traditional Japanese House

Kominka Restoration

Display Storage

Renovation

Natural Materials

Family with Children

traditionalWoodenTownhouse

seismicRetrofit

seismicReinforcement

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

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Professional Equipment

Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Exposed Beam

Income Property

Kominka Restoration

Narrow House

Tsubo Garden

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Kyomachiya

SeismicReinforcement

SeismicAssessment

Nagaya
Shimogamo House — Condominium Renovation with Terrace｜Kitchen

Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect

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

Flexible Partition

Island Kitchen

Terrace

Simple Modern

Parallel Kitchen & Dining

Pet-Friendly Materials

Monotone

Renovation

Apartment Renovation

Living with a Dog
House K/S｜Living Room

Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design

3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

Flexible Partition

Generational Home

Aging Gracefully

Traditional Japanese House

Authentic Garden

Renovation
House in Kita-Mikunigaoka｜Exterior

Abax Architects

203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Terrace

Resort Style

Solar Panel

Natural Garden

Hotel-like

Renovation

Outdoor Living

Luxury Modern

Open-Air Bath

Renovation

OutdoorLiving

ResortStyle
House of Hope｜LDK

Tada Architectural Design Office

5-1-3-607 Shonandai, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Toplight

Passage Doma

Simple Modern

Tile

Renovation

Capturing Light

Wood Siding

Training Space
Into the raised living room.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Minimal Life

Couple Living

Home with Margins

Simple Modern

Circulation Flow

Natural Modern

Renovation

Natural Materials

Apartment Renovation

Housework Flow
A simple kitchen composed of stainless commercial kitchen units.

Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

Professional Equipment

Japanese House

Reclaimed Beam

Exposed Beam

Income Property

Kominka Restoration

Narrow House

Tsubo Garden

Renovation

Japanese Modern

Kyomachiya

SeismicReinforcement

SeismicAssessment

Nagaya

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