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    Traditional Japanese House

    Homes designed for modern living while inheriting traditional features like dirt floors, verandas, and deep eaves. Beautiful wooden post-and-beam frameworks and unity with seasonal gardens. Introducing Japanese house examples embodying traditional living culture.

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  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Traditional Japanese House|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    A Western-style bedroom furnished with a bed; the ceiling above the headboard incorporates indirect lighting to avoid glare.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Display Storage
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Materials
    Traditional Japanese House
    Custom Kitchen
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Circulation Flow
    Engawa
    Skeleton Remodeling
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Iimori Folk House|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    The entrance is protected by generously projecting eaves.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Plaster Wall
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    Engawa
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    House with Doma
    Apartment Renovation
    Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • House in Shimogamo|Traditional Japanese House|LDK|Custom-built house

    House in Shimogamo|LDK

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Capturing Light
    Natural Garden
    Eaves Space
    Void
    Terrace
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Passage Doma
    Fully Openable Sash
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Low Cost
    Renovation
    DIY
    Compact House
    Income Property
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Remodeling
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    View from the stairs back toward the entry. Flooring is oak solid-plank used unfinished.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Circulation Flow
    Engawa
    Skeleton Remodeling
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Traditional Japanese House|Garden|Custom-built house

    Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Garden

    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Independent Kitchen
    Wood Deck
    Tea Room
    Second-Floor Living
    Tea Garden
    Calm Presence
    Mountain View House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Solid Wood
    Shoji
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    Exterior. The exterior walls, which the previous tenant had painted black, were restored with a lime plaster finish. The mushiko‑mado (insect‑lattice) window was repaired.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    House with Doma
    Apartment Renovation
    Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • House K/S|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    House K/S|Entrance hall

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design
    Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design
    3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Flexible Partition
    Aging Gracefully
    Traditional Japanese House
  • House on a Flagpole Lot|Traditional Japanese House|Atrium|Custom-built house

    House on a Flagpole Lot|Atrium

    Architecture Firm:12mm Architects
    12mm Architects
    1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
    Japanese Modern
    Capturing Light
    Entrance Doma
    Void
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    Engawa
    Flag-Shaped Lot
    atrium
    shoji
    engawa
    JapaneseHouse
    genkanDoma
  • Urata House|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Built-in Kitchen
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
    Built-in Furniture
  • Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

    Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Entrance hall

    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Independent Kitchen
    Wood Deck
    Tea Room
    Second-Floor Living
    Tea Garden
    Calm Presence
    Mountain View House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Solid Wood
    Shoji
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Hobby room|Custom-built house

    A purpose‑designed doma (earthen‑floor entrance). The floor is paved with variegated tiles. The shikidai (entrance platform) was repurposed from the existing front entrance.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Natural Materials
    Traditional Japanese House
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    The amber-toned ceiling boards from the original Japanese-style room were also relaid, and the shoin posts were relocated.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Shoji
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Traditional Japanese House|Garden|Custom-built house

    Connection from living room to engawa (verandah) to garden. The engawa also functions as a laundry drying area. The projecting volume contains the washroom and bathroom.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Display Storage
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Materials
    Traditional Japanese House
    Custom Kitchen
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • House in Shimogamo|Traditional Japanese House|Atrium|Custom-built house

    House in Shimogamo|Atrium

    Architecture Firm:Echizen Design Laboratory
    Echizen Design Laboratory
    Edobori Center Building B1, 2-1-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka
    Capturing Light
    Natural Garden
    Eaves Space
    Void
    Terrace
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Passage Doma
    Fully Openable Sash
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    House with Doma
    Apartment Renovation
    Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Low Cost
    Renovation
    DIY
    Compact House
    Income Property
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Remodeling
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Traditional Japanese House|Storage|Custom-built house

    The family entrance with a doma (earthen-floored mudroom) that doubles as a storage room. A well discovered during demolition was refurbished and is used for irrigation.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Display Storage
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Materials
    Traditional Japanese House
    Custom Kitchen
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Japanese House|Bedroom|Custom-built house

    Master bedroom. The roof was thermally upgraded and the ceiling reshaped to a boat-hull profile.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Sustainable Renovation
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Circulation Flow
    Engawa
    Skeleton Remodeling
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • Iimori Folk House|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    The wooden-floored room connects to the garden across the engawa veranda.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Plaster Wall
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    Engawa
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Iimori Folk House|Traditional Japanese House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The frame around the tatami reception room was reconstructed from the original building, and all the fittings were also reused from the former house.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Plaster Wall
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    Engawa
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Traditional Japanese House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Japanese-style room

    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Independent Kitchen
    Wood Deck
    Tea Room
    Second-Floor Living
    Tea Garden
    Calm Presence
    Mountain View House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Solid Wood
    Shoji
  • Iimori Folk House|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    The imposing structural frame had been concealed behind a ceiling before the house was rebuilt.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Plaster Wall
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    Engawa
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Traditional Japanese House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

    The glass shoji screens formerly located between the tatami room and engawa were remodeled, replacing the glass sections with paper shoji.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Void
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
  • Iimori Folk House|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    A spacious covered engawa veranda extends along the garden.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Generational Home
    Plaster Wall
    Reclaimed Beam
    Void
    Wet-Engawa
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    Engawa
    TimberFrameRegeneration
    PaperScreens
    GlassRoofTiles
    IroriHearth
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    Low round-log beams divide the circulation area.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Void
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Japanese House|Japanese-style room|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Shoji
  • Machiya in Sumiyoshi, Osaka|Traditional Japanese House|Exterior|Custom-built house

    The ōdo gate with its entrance door and smaller pedestrian door was remodeled to accommodate everyday use.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Shoji
    MachiyaRenovation
    RadiantHeatingAndCooling
  • Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Traditional Japanese House|Approach|Custom-built house

    Residence in Ougi-ga-ya|Approach

    Architecture Firm:Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Independent Kitchen
    Wood Deck
    Tea Room
    Second-Floor Living
    Tea Garden
    Calm Presence
    Mountain View House
    Traditional Japanese House
    Solid Wood
    Shoji
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Bathroom|Custom-built house

    Bathroom sequence connecting the washroom to the bathing room via the laundry.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Natural Materials
    Traditional Japanese House
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    House with Doma
    Apartment Renovation
    Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • Renovation of an Urban Residence Retaining a Kura | Abeno Residence|Traditional Japanese House|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    Second‑floor Japanese‑style room. The built‑in closet (oshiire) was converted into a workspace and a loft.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Natural Materials
    Traditional Japanese House
    Island Kitchen
    SeismicRetrofit
    SeismicAssessment
    ThermalUpgrade
    Kura
    Herringbone
  • Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Traditional Japanese House|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    Renovation Bringing Light to a Rental Row House | Row House on Showa Alley II|Kitchen

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Japanese Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    House with Doma
    Apartment Renovation
    Japanese House
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    rowhouse
    Kyomachiya
    seismicAssessment
    seismicReinforcement
    ShowaRetro
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    From the dining room toward the kitchen; the enclosure on the left is the pantry.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Shoji
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Japanese House|Living Room|Custom-built house

    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.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Shoji
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Void
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Japanese House|Entrance hall|Custom-built house

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

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Void
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
  • House K/S|Traditional Japanese House|Kitchen|Custom-built house

    House K/S|Kitchen

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design
    Yoshihara Tamaki Architectural Design
    3-25-11-704 Minamikarasuyama, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Flexible Partition
    Aging Gracefully
    Traditional Japanese House
  • Minimal Renovation of a Single‑Family Rental House | The Rented House|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Retro Modern
    Generational Home
    Low Cost
    Renovation
    DIY
    Compact House
    Income Property
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Remodeling
    Showa
    Retro
    Antique
    RentedHouse
    ForRent
  • Nested-Structure Renovation of a Traditional Kominka: House of Interstices|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Exposed Beam
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Entrance Doma
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Circulation Flow
    Engawa
    Skeleton Remodeling
    traditional-Japanese-townhouse
    antique-joinery
    loft
    inverted-boat-hull-ceiling
    antique
  • The Weary House | Renovation of One Half of a Prewar Two-Unit Row House | House of Weariness|Traditional Japanese House|Children's Room|Custom-built house

    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.

    Architecture Firm:Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    Yoshihiro Yamamoto Architects Associates
    302, Zeniya Honpo Main Building, 14-6 Ishigatsujichō, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
    Display Storage
    Family with Children
    Renovation
    Reclaimed Beam
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Aging Gracefully
    Natural Materials
    Traditional Japanese House
    Custom Kitchen
    traditionalWoodenTownhouse
    seismicRetrofit
    seismicReinforcement
    vacantHouse
  • A Traditional House in Kyotango|Traditional Japanese House|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
    Exposed Beam
    Authentic Garden
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Void
    Kominka Restoration
    Reclaimed Wood
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Solid Wood
  • A Bengara Home in Kosei|Traditional Japanese House|Dining Area|Custom-built house

    A light-meal counter was installed between the dining room and kitchen.

    Architecture Firm:Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    Tetsuya Kimura Architects
    5-5-5-505 Nishikōji, Minoh, Osaka, Japan
    Exposed Beam
    Capturing Light
    Authentic Garden
    Living with Dogs and Cats
    Generational Home
    Renovation
    Kominka Restoration
    Traditional Japanese House
    Timber Frame
    Shoji
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  • #Expanded Metal
  • #Pet Door
  • #Simple Modern
  • #Pet-Friendly Doma
  • #Study corner
  • #Whole-House Air Conditioning
  • #Large Opening
  • #Semi-Basement
  • #Scandinavian Lighting
  • #Iron Details
  • #Minimal Life
  • #Tsubo Garden
  • #Independent Kitchen
  • #Sustainable Renovation
  • #Energy-Saving House
  • #Garage House
  • #Steel Staircase
  • #Second House
  • #Living with Cats
  • #Outdoor Living
  • #Contemporary
  • #Pet-Friendly Materials
  • #Curved Wall
  • #Borrowed Scenery
  • #Breezy House
  • #Doma Living
  • #Privacy
  • #Wood Deck
  • #Japandi
  • #Display Storage
  • #Sky-Framing Window
  • #Continuous Window
  • #Luxury home
  • #Exposed rafters
  • #Chalkboard Paint
  • #Japanese Modern
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