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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

  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The beautifully restored two adjoining Japanese-style rooms connect to the garden on the north and the newly created LDK on the south.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Tea Room
    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Large custom‑built island kitchen. The gas cooktop has three inline burners.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

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

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

    Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Kominka Restoration
    DIY
    Built-in Kitchen
    Japandi
    Handcrafted Texture
    Plaster Wall
    Scandinavian Interior
    Exposed Beam
    Doma Living
    House with Doma
  • House in the Forest|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Atrium|Custom-built house

    House in the Forest|Atrium

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Wood Deck
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    View back from the bedroom.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Living with Cats
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Plaster Wall
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Forever Home
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Exposed Beam
    TraditionalJapaneseHouseRenovation
    SeismicReinforcement
    ThermalInsulation
    TiledLivingRoom
  • Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Kominka Restoration
    DIY
    Built-in Kitchen
    Japandi
    Handcrafted Texture
    Plaster Wall
    Scandinavian Interior
    Exposed Beam
    Doma Living
    House with Doma
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    Utilizing the machiya module, fittings can be moved according to functional needs to optimize usability.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Japanese Modern
    Plaster Wall
    Income Property
    Exposed Beam
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • 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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Reclaimed Beam
    Mindful Living
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    From the living room, the south garden is connected through the Japanese-style room. The glass shoji and ranma transom remain as they were.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

    The approach: the added shed was removed and existing garden stones were reused and rearranged.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

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

    Entrance earthen‑floored area. The storage room at the front is also accessible from the living room, creating a convenient circulation route.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

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

    Contemporary metal and glass furniture for receiving guests was installed.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Tea Room
    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    Second floor. Existing ceiling boards were removed and replaced with a boat‑hull (inverted‑boat) ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    House with Doma
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Tsugu (Inheritance)|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Tsugu (Inheritance)|Dining Area

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Retro Modern
    Independent Kitchen
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    The walls of the LDK, the center of daily life, were finished in white plaster that reflects light, creating a bright interior.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Tea Room
    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    The glazed door was adapted and reused from a door that had previously been installed at the entrance.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Solid Wood
    Void
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
    Authentic Garden
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    The eastern interstice houses the staircase and library. The door is the original one from the former reception room.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Sustainable Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Engawa
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Circulation Flow
    Traditional Japanese House
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Revitalization of Prewar Rental Kyoto Townhouses | Row Houses on Showa Alley|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Each unit displays subtle variations in design reflecting successive additions and the tastes of past occupants.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Professional Equipment
    Reclaimed Beam
    Income Property
    Exposed Beam
    Narrow House
    Japanese House
    Tsubo Garden
    Kyomachiya
    SeismicReinforcement
    SeismicAssessment
    Nagaya
  • Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Kominka Restoration
    DIY
    Built-in Kitchen
    Japandi
    Handcrafted Texture
    Plaster Wall
    Scandinavian Interior
    Exposed Beam
    Doma Living
    House with Doma
  • Revitalization of Prewar Rental Kyoto Townhouses | Row Houses on Showa Alley|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Garden|Custom-built house

    A typical machiya sequence in which living room, nure-en (exterior veranda), and tsubo-niwa connect continuously. The cedar-bark siding on the fence was replaced.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Professional Equipment
    Reclaimed Beam
    Income Property
    Exposed Beam
    Narrow House
    Japanese House
    Tsubo Garden
    Kyomachiya
    SeismicReinforcement
    SeismicAssessment
    Nagaya
  • Renovation of a Traditional Farmhouse with a Large Double-Height Space | Kitamachi House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Atrium|Custom-built house

    View of the bedroom from the catwalk. Bookshelves are formed by utilizing the attic space under the lean-to roof.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

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

    Urata House|Lavatory

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

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

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

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Wood Deck
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
  • Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Living Room

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

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

    View of the staircase from the second floor.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Custom-made kitchen with a mortar-finished counter.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

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

    Urata House|LDK

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Solid Wood
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Living Room|Custom-built house

    Although this room is located beneath the low eaves of the lean-to addition, lowering the floor created a calm and comfortable ceiling height.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Solid Wood
    Void
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
    Authentic Garden
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    View of the garden from the dining area. Reclaimed joinery can be stored within a wall cavity.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Sustainable Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Engawa
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Circulation Flow
    Traditional Japanese House
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    The southern half of the second-floor slab was removed to create a void, reducing the oppressive feeling of the low ceiling.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Tea Room
    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
  • House in the Forest|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    House in the Forest|Japanese-style room

    Construction company:AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    AS IT IS Co., Ltd.

    576 O, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Wood Deck
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
  • Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Kominka Restoration
    DIY
    Built-in Kitchen
    Japandi
    Handcrafted Texture
    Plaster Wall
    Scandinavian Interior
    Exposed Beam
    Doma Living
    House with Doma
  • Urata House|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Urata House|Entrance hall

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory

    Echizen Design Laboratory

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Built-in Furniture
    Built-in Kitchen
    Solid Wood
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Timber Frame
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Revitalization of Prewar Rental Kyoto Townhouses | Row Houses on Showa Alley|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Exposed service piping and meters are left visible in accordance with local practice rather than concealed.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Professional Equipment
    Reclaimed Beam
    Income Property
    Exposed Beam
    Narrow House
    Japanese House
    Tsubo Garden
    Kyomachiya
    SeismicReinforcement
    SeismicAssessment
    Nagaya
  • 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

    Kominka Restoration
    DIY
    Built-in Kitchen
    Japandi
    Handcrafted Texture
    Plaster Wall
    Scandinavian Interior
    Exposed Beam
    Doma Living
    House with Doma
  • Layering a Studio Apartment and a Traditional Kyoto Townhouse — Row House III on Showa Lane|Traditional Kominka Restoration|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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    One-Room Space
    Japanese Modern
    Plaster Wall
    Income Property
    Exposed Beam
    Live-Work Integration
    House with Doma
    KyotoTownhouse
    RowHouse
    Rental
    TraditionalHouseRenovation
    SeismicRetrofit
  • Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Renovation of a 128-Year-Old Kominka|Exterior

    Architecture Firm:JYU ARCHITECT

    JYU ARCHITECT

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

    Kominka Restoration
    DIY
    Built-in Kitchen
    Japandi
    Handcrafted Texture
    Plaster Wall
    Scandinavian Interior
    Exposed Beam
    Doma Living
    House with Doma
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Only one side of a prewar two‑unit rental row house was renovated and transformed into a home for a young family.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Aging Gracefully
    Display Storage
    Custom Kitchen
    Reclaimed Beam
    Natural Materials
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The door from the entrance to the LDK was made as a shoji screen, allowing soft light to filter through.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Tea Room
    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
  • Revitalization of a Traditional House in Obama|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Large windows were installed in the former entrance, transforming it into a living room.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Tea Room
    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Void
    Plaster Wall
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Reclaimed Wood
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Kominka Restoration|Garden|Custom-built house

    The garden and engawa (verandah) were revived by reducing the footprint of the old bath and toilet. On the east side the block wall was removed and replaced by a hedge.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Sustainable Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Engawa
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Skeleton Remodeling
    Circulation Flow
    Traditional Japanese House
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Traditional Kominka Restoration|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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Apartment Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Generational Home
    Entrance Doma
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese House
    Traditional Japanese House
    House with Doma
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    To allow the tatami room fittings and the robust, generous character of the old structural frame to coexist with contemporary living and performance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Japanese Modern
    Reclaimed Beam
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese House
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • 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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Wood Deck
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Traditional Kominka Restoration|LDK|Custom-built house

    The second-floor structure was removed to create a high ceiling, with light brought in from the upper part of the west side.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects

    Tetsuya Kimura Architects

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

    Kominka Restoration
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Generational Home
    Exposed Beam
    Shoji
    Authentic Garden
    Capturing Light
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
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  • #High Ceiling
  • #Gallery
  • #Skeleton Staircase
  • #Antique Furniture
  • #Stargazing
  • #White House
  • #Light Court
  • #Courtyard
  • #Custom-built vanity
  • #Glazed Wall
  • #Sustainable Renovation
  • #Sewing Studio
  • #Custom-Built Bathroom
  • #Passage Doma
  • #Energy-Saving House
  • #Sauna
  • #ZEH
  • #Tea Room
  • #Irregular Site
  • #Camp
  • #Sky-Framing Window
  • #Adaptable use
  • #Minimal Life
  • #Kominka Restoration
  • #Continuous Window
  • #Family with Children
  • #Classic Car
  • #Veranda
  • #Picture Window
  • #Soundproof Room
  • #Couple Living
  • #Compact House
  • #Exposed pipework
  • #Roof terrace
  • #Hotel-like
  • #Water Basin
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