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    Traditional Kominka Restoration

    Follow your intuition to save photos that catch your eye. Explore spatial designs to uncover implicit preferences you haven't yet put into words.

    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.

    Find Architectural Projects for Traditional Kominka Restoration

  • Tsugu (Inheritance)|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    Tsugu (Inheritance)|LDK

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Independent Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Tsugu (Inheritance)|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    Tsugu (Inheritance)|LDK

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Independent Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Viewed from the dining room toward the living room, the space is divided by three octagonal columns and retractable paper shoji screens.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Void
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    Tea Room
    Reclaimed Wood
    Generational Home
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Kitchen|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Chamber of Time|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Chamber of Time|Exterior

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Mindful Living
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Patterned wallpaper enriches the entry hall. The entry floor received a mortar finish applied over the existing tiles.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Retro Modern
    DIY
    Compact House
    Generational Home
    Low Cost
    Income Property
    Kominka Restoration
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Atrium|Custom-built house

    Window sashes are concealed behind the old posts so as not to compromise the original atmosphere.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Plaster Wall
    Natural Materials
    Living with Cats
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Forever Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • House in the Forest|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    House in the Forest|Dining Area

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Wood Deck
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • House in the Forest|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    House in the Forest|Dining Area

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Wood Deck
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Bedroom

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

    Plaster Wall
    Doma Living
    Scandinavian Interior
    House with Doma
    DIY
    Handcrafted Texture
    Japandi
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Built-in Kitchen
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    Walls and ceilings are luan. Floors are structural plywood that also serves as reinforcement. All surfaces are left unfinished in their natural state.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    House with Doma
    Generational Home
    Apartment Renovation
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Stairs|Custom-built house

    Entry. The existing staircase was retained, with only the risers veneered in plywood to introduce material contrast.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Retro Modern
    DIY
    Compact House
    Generational Home
    Low Cost
    Income Property
    Kominka Restoration
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Urata House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Urata House|Dining Area

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka

    Renovation
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Built-in Furniture
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Built-in Kitchen
  • Chamber of Time|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Corridor|Custom-built house

    Chamber of Time|Corridor

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Mindful Living
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    Japanese-style room / View of the kitchen from the engawa (verandah). The engawa ceiling was retained as existing.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Plaster Wall
    Natural Materials
    Living with Cats
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Forever Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Traditional Kominka Restoration|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

    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    House with Doma
    Live-Work Integration
    Japanese Modern
    Income Property
    One-Room Space
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    The dining table was remade by attaching legs to a plank that the owners already had.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Reclaimed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    One wall is finished with pale pink Japanese paper and incorporates indirect lighting.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Void
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Kominka Restoration|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

    Renovation
    Solid Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Void
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Stairs|Custom-built house

    A niche formed from the void at the corner of the winding staircase.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    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.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Otafuku-style windows retrofitted with double glazing, following the existing aesthetic. Sightlines extend to the garden beyond.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Family with Children
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Display Storage
    Custom Kitchen
    Aging Gracefully
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Chamber of Time|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Lavatory|Custom-built house

    Chamber of Time|Lavatory

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Mindful Living
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Garage|Custom-built house

    The doma garage, accessible directly from the entry with shoes on, serves as a multipurpose hobby space for bicycle maintenance and similar activities.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Circulation Flow
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Family with Children
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Sustainable Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Engawa
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    An evening view of the living–dining room from the front garden, connected through the Buddhist altar room all the way to the main street on the south side.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Reclaimed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Front of the kitchen. The backsplash tiles are the client’s preferred blue.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Circulation Flow
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    Family with Children
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Sustainable Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Engawa
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Traditional Kominka Restoration|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

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

    House in the Forest|Dining Area

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Generational Home
    Wood Deck
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Tsugu (Inheritance)|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Tsugu (Inheritance)|Entrance hall

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Independent Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Traditional Kominka Restoration|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

    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    House with Doma
    Live-Work Integration
    Japanese Modern
    Income Property
    One-Room Space
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The kura, which had been awkwardly attached to the main house by an extension and had suffered water ingress, was detached and restored to its original form.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Traditional Japanese House
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Living Room|Custom-built house

    A Bengara Home in Kosei|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Corridor|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Corridor

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

    2-19-19 Nakane, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

    Plaster Wall
    Doma Living
    Scandinavian Interior
    House with Doma
    DIY
    Handcrafted Texture
    Japandi
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    Built-in Kitchen
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Corridor|Custom-built house

    View into the LDK from the entry.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Retro Modern
    DIY
    Compact House
    Generational Home
    Low Cost
    Income Property
    Kominka Restoration
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The existing tokobashira (alcove pillar) was relocated to face the entrance; the closet niche is composed as a tokonoma-like feature.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

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

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Retro Modern
    DIY
    Compact House
    Generational Home
    Low Cost
    Income Property
    Kominka Restoration
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Tsugu (Inheritance)|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    Tsugu (Inheritance)|LDK

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Reclaimed Wood
    Independent Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Stairs|Custom-built house

    The stair handrail was newly installed at very low cost using 1×4 lumber.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Renovation
    Remodeling
    Traditional Japanese House
    Retro Modern
    DIY
    Compact House
    Generational Home
    Low Cost
    Income Property
    Kominka Restoration
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Revitalization of Prewar Rental Kyoto Townhouses | Row Houses on Showa Alley|Traditional Kominka Restoration|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

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

    Renovation
    Plaster Wall
    House with Doma
    Live-Work Integration
    Japanese Modern
    Income Property
    One-Room Space
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The carved ranma transom is based on the motif of Sumiyoshi Taisha: a drum bridge is carved on the left, and a torii gate and tall lantern on the right.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Renovation
    Capturing Light
    Traditional Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Reclaimed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Traditional Kominka Restoration|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

    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Traditional Japanese House
    House with Doma
    Generational Home
    Apartment Renovation
    Japanese House
    Japanese Modern
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Chamber of Time|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    Chamber of Time|LDK

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Shoji
    Mindful Living
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Exposed Beam
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  • #Reading Room
  • #Outdoor Living
  • #Surfboard
  • #Monotone
  • #Soundproof Room
  • #Atelier
  • #Built-in Garage
  • #Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
  • #Classic Car
  • #Rooftop Garden
  • #Diatomaceous Earth
  • #Semi-Basement
  • #Home Gym
  • #Tile
  • #Pellet Stove
  • #Corner Lot
  • #Cafe Style
  • #Parallel Kitchen & Dining
  • #Natural Modern
  • #Doma Storage
  • #Road bike
  • #Natural Garden
  • #Circulation Flow
  • #Renovation
  • #Guitar
  • #Luxury Modern
  • #Gallery
  • #Audio room
  • #Couple Living
  • #Storage Access Flow
  • #Inner Balcony
  • #Wheelchair Accessible
  • #Hobby Space
  • #Sense of Openness
  • #Roof terrace
  • #Craft Room
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