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House Living with Dogs and Cats

Designs accommodating differing dog and cat habits, providing elevated pathways for cats and non-slip flooring for dogs. Introducing multi-pet residential examples.

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A stairwell where the horizontally expansive courtyard—where dogs and cats meet—and the vertically extending "Vertical House" intersect.

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
Thanks to the courtyard configuration, privacy is maintained without the need to close honeycomb screens on the openings.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
Contrasting the expansive, open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area is the vertically oriented "Vertical House" located at the end of the corridor.

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The wide veranda was incorporated into the living room. The glass doors with a frosted pattern lead to the main entrance.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
A dedicated platform accommodates four cat litter boxes, with adjacent storage and ventilation fans installed for pet hygiene.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The second-floor slab above the dining room was removed to create a void.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
The display shelf reuses the original built-in elements from the side alcove.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
Within a space unified by white, the wall adjacent to the kitchen is finished in a deep gray, adding contrast and definition to the interior.

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The passageway leading to the cat terrace has become a favored spot for the cats.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
Horizontal and Vertical｜Exterior

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The paper shoji screens and ranma transom create a gentle connection with the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
The "Vertical House" extends vertically from the first floor up to the second floor.

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The powder room offers a view of the bright courtyard.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
Built-in bookshelves span the entire wall, providing ample storage for hobby books and manga collections.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The laundry room on the south side of the second floor becomes the cats’ favorite spot during the sunlit mornings.

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The island kitchen, designed for shared family use, is complemented by custom-built kitchen storage on the back wall.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The shoin shoji screens originally used in the tokonoma and shoin study area were reused as a partition between the living room and dining room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
Horizontal and Vertical｜Courtyard

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The courtyard on the north side of the living room serves as a space where the beloved dog can roam freely.

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The doors feature a vertical lattice pattern in frosted glass, allowing the dogs and cats beyond to be seen.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
The simple, modern living and dining area features large openings that connect seamlessly with the outdoors, creating a spacious and open atmosphere.

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The built-in garage serves as a fishing gear storage area, equipped with a sink for cleaning fish and a freezer for preservation.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The cat terrace is enclosed with fiber grating that allows light and air to pass while preventing escape.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
Washi paper was applied alternately to the four shoji panels so that each side would present a finished face toward both the living room and dining room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
From the children’s room, the presence of the LDK can be sensed through the cat terrace.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The range hood of the island kitchen is suspended from the ceiling, creating a floating effect.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The living-dining-kitchen (LDK) faces the expansive courtyard.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The exterior was largely preserved, with work limited to such measures as repainting and repairs. It has a complex, substantial roof.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
Horizontal and Vertical｜Corridor

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
A display shelf can be seen at the end of the passage from the dining room to the living room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
Although enclosed, the continuous ceiling shared with the living room creates a sense of unity.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
The tokonoma from the Japanese-style room was moved to the opposite side and reconfigured as a display shelf in the living room; the former side alcove now serves as the new tokonoma.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
From the dining room toward the living room, the washi paper was removed from the ranma to create transparency.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
Nearly all of the timber was reused, and the fusuma doors from the chigai-dana storage cabinet were repurposed as doors for the low storage cabinet.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
The LDK receives natural light through high windows and features large floor-to-ceiling openings facing the modern courtyard.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The courtyard house opens inward, preserving privacy from the street-facing side.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
A Bengara Home in Kosei｜Living Room

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
A slit-shaped bay window frames the greenery of the bath court, allowing for a relaxing bath experience.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
Horizontal and Vertical｜Atrium

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The courtyard opens partially toward the street side with fiber grating installed to prevent cats from escaping.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
The ceiling, made by reusing the original boards, connects the living room and Buddhist altar room as one continuous space.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
Horizontal and Vertical｜Stairs

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
The bedroom overlooks the modern courtyard and bath court, with floor-to-ceiling windows enhancing the sense of spaciousness.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
An ancient olive tree serves as a symbolic centerpiece in the courtyard, which connects the LDK and the garage through the courtyard space.

Archiplace

502 Palm House Hatsudai, 1-20-2 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Cat Steps

Bath Court

Built-in Garage

Large Opening

Outdoor Living

Living with Dogs and Cats

Pet Space

Powder Room
A catwalk extends continuously from the first floor to the second floor.

Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects

426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture

Dog Run

Simple Modern

Courtyard

Cat Steps

Living with Dogs and Cats

Doma Living

Pet Space

Catwalk

LivingWithDogsAndCats

DogRun

CatSteps

Courtyard
From the kitchen, there are views through the living and dining rooms to the garden.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
The second-floor slab above the dining room was removed to create a void. The cedar ceiling boards have a lustrous vermilion-red finish.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light
The Buddhist altar, formerly located beside the tokonoma, was retained intact and made into a semi-independent Buddhist altar room.

Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

Traditional Japanese House

Shoji

Timber Frame

Authentic Garden

Renovation

Generational Home

Kominka Restoration

Exposed Beam

Living with Dogs and Cats

Capturing Light

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