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Renovation of a 1960s Wooden House in Kimitsu: Embracing History with Subtle Modernization Located in the serene Kimitsu area of Chiba, this 1960s wooden house had been vacant for several years before its owner decided to take on its renovation. Initially attempting the work himself, he soon realized the project required more time and dedication than he could manage. Wanting to see the house used and appreciated again, he turned to Roovice’s Kariage initiative, which helps bring new life to vacant properties while respecting their history. By revitalizing these spaces at no cost to owners, the initiative offers a practical solution to Japan’s growing akiya (empty dwellings) problem. Akira Nakamura Akira Nakamura Ak... More

  This Restaurant was built on a spirit to serve simple comfort food. A food which everyone can eat throughout the day and night in many weather and condition. Izakaya, Japanese informal restaurant where people can enjoy good food and good drinks with fun atmosphere. The atmosphere is created to be dynamic, lively, loud, and fun.   apconsultant apconsultant apconsultant As the focal points, facade must STANDS OUT and able to resemble nuances of Nature, Chic, Smart, Humble.  apconsultant apconsultant apconsultant The impression of the building are rustic but fine, symmetrical but also asymmetrical, light but also heavy. apconsultant apconsultant We Only use natural color prevails on... More

This residence is a renovated Kyo-machiya built 95 years ago, near Kinkakuji Temple. Nishijin was once lined with workshops and residences for textile craftsmen, and this Machiya was one of them. In addition, the client works remotely from his home. In a sense, this combination of work and home, which has been increasing in recent years, represents an everyday culture that is deeply rooted in the history of Nishijin and Machiya. If so, we would like to inherit not only the appearance of Machiya but also the prosperity and richness of a lifestyle that combines life and work. design it design it design it design it design it design it When we first saw the building, we were struck by its unique "smallness.&rdquo... More

The Japanese restaurant Omakase RyuZu is located at the MACHE' THONGLOR project. The name "RyuZu" comes from the Japanese words "竜頭ノ滝," meaning "Dragon Head Waterfall," a grand waterfall in Japan where multiple streams converge to form the dragon head shape. Taste Space expanded on this concept to create the culinary concept called "Nikiri" (煮切り), involving dipping sushi in a special sauce before serving. This is akin to the flow of the RyuZu waterfall, represented in the restaurant's design. Jinnawat Borihankijanan Jinnawat Borihankijanan The restaurant's design incorporates a bright Mood Tone for easy accessibility, avoiding a rigid or overwhelming atmosphere. Art pieces, including the sushi spreading technique showcased on the... More

Dan Hazeldean A Japanese inspired contemplative interior.A minimal kitchen, dining, living space promoting calm and creativity. Dan Hazeldean Originally a kitchen with an adjoining jumble of small utility rooms and pantries. A clogged space of conflicting doors and walls. The result of unplanned extensions and additions through the years. Caption Studio Hazeldean carefully expanded this into a contemplative interior, free of visual clutter. A minimal kitchen, dining and living space, to rest the mind and promote creativity. Dan Hazeldean As an experimental cook, the client needed a professional kitchen. Everything’s concealed within custom cabinets with no distraction from the clean lines. A self venting inducti... More

A minimal, open-plan kitchen, dining and living space.A seamless flow through sliding glass into landscaped gardens. Japanese aesthetics influence this cool toned, modern design.Biophilic architecture immerses you in nature. Dan Hazeldean Dan Hazeldean Recently landscaped with strong geometry, contemporary planting, and a muted palette, the garden was our starting point. To create the intimate connection to the outdoors we opened the back of this four bedroom semi-detached house to the garden. With clever architecture and space planning, we removed walls, and relocated doors to form one large open space. Sliding glass runs the full length of the resulting 52 square metre room. A seamless resin floor leads from the hallway, th... More

Here, on Showa Koji in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, row houses built before World War II stand on both sides of the alley. When the tenants changed, the residential units were renovated one by one, and this is the third phase of the project.In the past, repairs and DIY by the tenants spoiled the appearance, but as the project progressed, the roofs and plastered walls were integrated and the different designs of louvers and windows achieved a good rhythm and balance.In this phase, based on market research, sanitary areas were minimised and living rooms were maximised to fit in with the lifestyle of running a small shop or office and living there.The framework of Machiya assembled with old post and beams was emphasised while the finishing materials... More

Tokyo, a city of many faces and contrasts: traditional and modern elements coexist, just as strict discipline progressive extravagance. Located on one of Vienna’s oldest market squares in the premises of a former laundry service, the new o.m.k 1010 does not only offer Japanese culinary treats but also a glimpse of the country’s diverse and contemporary capital itself. Caption Inspired by the hustle and bustle of the vibrant metropolis, the interior design by BÜRO KLK refers to the idea of a flow of people pushing through narrow streets – flanked by neon signs advertising all kinds of goods. The concept for o.m.k. 1010 has been translated into an object-like spatial design that comprises both Dine-In and Take-Out... More

This is a project to renovate an old house in Nara City. Various buildings of different ages stand on the site, sharing a corridor and a courtyard. The oldest and largest of them is a barn with a large atrium, built to store long logs. The barn had been little used for many years and had become weathered. The client wanted to renovate it into a comfortable living space. Keishiro Yamada We removed a large amount of mud walls that had detached from the bamboo framework due to continuous leaks, rebuilt the basement, reinforced columns and beams that had been weakened by termite and decay damage, and filled the roof and walls with insulation. Keishiro Yamada The atrium, converted into a large living room, leads to a Japanese-style r... More

This project is a renovation of a traditional Japanese house in Nara, Japan for a young couple and their children. The husband spent his childhood here and later his family lived in Tokyo, but in order to improve their work and lifestyle, they decided to renovate the vacant house and move in. Yohei Sasakura The house was built around 1930 and had been extended and remodeled several times, and there were no drawings or other documents available. When we removed the finishes to investigate, the history of the old renovations was revealed one after another in the floors, walls, and ceilings. Yohei Sasakura The earthen floor had been renovated into a kitchen and dining room, "engawa" - a semi-outdoor deck - had been converted into a... More

The concept hotel "Mutis" located in Indonesia. This project represents our search for combinations of different stylistic directions. We experimented a lot with geometric shapes, materials and furniture. Caption Caption Project concept creation took about 2 months.One of the ideas of this project was to give people the opportunity to feel like a part of nature through location, natural materials, colors, art objects and interaction of plants with interior and architecture.We used artistic plaster in the interior, polished concrete on the floor, custom metal and wood panels on the walls. Caption Caption More

It is a house built on the hillside on the south side of the Yamato River. The house consists of a base with bedroom and closet, a main floor with living room and sanitary, and a large gable roof. The three functions of the gable roof are to ensure a smooth approach from the parking lot to the entrance, to focus on the view from the living room, and to take in light and wind from the triangular slit on the side. More

This is a renovation of house built in about 40 years ago in the northern part of Nara city in Japan. The clients are couple in their 60s and their son. They liked this house very much and lived for many years, but the interior was dark even in the day, and the things were overflowing because there were few storage rooms. We opened the attic, changed to a bright kitchen and living room, changed the Japanese room according to the rules of the tea ceremony, and made a large storage such as closet, pantry, bookshelf etc. We also improved seismic performance and thermal insulation performance. This house has been changed to a place where the clients can live comfortably over the future and they can love art , antiques, garden, and the house to... More

This is renovation of a Japanese house built about 100 years ago along the old road in Nara City. A part of the building was remodeled into a sushi bar, and then became a vacant house. By restoring the traditional Machiya design such as louvers, eaves, cedar walls and Kawara roofs, this project was selected as a subsidy for Nara City. We renovated the interior to fit the contemporary living style. On the first floor there is a living and dining kitchen facing the garden, a large back yard and a compact sanitary. The second floor is a multipurpose room with a high ceiling. The sub part attached to them became entrance and steel staircase. More