Japanese architect Uoya Shigenori stripped back and reconfigured this 100-year-old townhouse in Kyoto to create moody and tranquil interiors for Maana Kamo house. The goal of the renovation was to preserve and expose the dwelling’s original structure while creating a minimalist retreat for quiet contemplation. Old finishes were all removed, exposing the old house’s rough,...
Machiya House Gets Renovated In Minimalist Style
Kooo Architects has renovated a Machiya house in Kyoto, Japan, with white-hued spaces that update its interior appearance while maintaining its historical value. A Machiya is a type of traditional Japanese house where the two side walls do not have windows because they are shared with the neighboring building. Such an interior tends to be...
Unique House Reminding Of A Hare Form
The architecture and design of this house in Matsumoto, Japan, is inspired by the nature which surrounds this place, including the animal holes. Architect Takuya Tsuchida from 555 Studio tells that the feeling of the ambient was to be put into the stones of the building. The inside is decorated with concrete and wood which...
Compact Birdhouse-Shaped Minimalist Home
Look at this compact house called River Side by Mizuishi Studio in Tokyo. The area is just 29,07 square meters. Everything is done just like the Japanese are used to do: minimalist, simple, stylish and smart. Functionality is the key to everything. Even the birdhouse-shape with tight space is successfully done in a functional and...
Stunning Japanese House Design with Rooftop Glass Bathroom
That isn’t the first stunning work by Suppose Design. They really enjoy to combine Japanese minimalism and natural plants in interior design and their latest work only prove that. Argo Egota is a three-storey building in Tokyo separated for several apartments with truly stunning rooftop bathroom with glass walls. This spa area is a centerpiece...
House by a Quiet River Deep in the Mountain with Cool Floor Plan
This house by a quiet river, deep in the mountains is designed to be connected to this landscape. It is divided into two wings, with the hole-shaped terrace in between serving to connect the wood in the back of the house with the woods on the opposite bank. There are many artificial pools that are...
Modern Minimalist Townhouse That is Stucked Between Very Old Neighbors
Townhouse in Landskrona is a modern minimalist house that is stucked between very old and beautiful buildings. It is designed by by Swedish architect firm Elding Oscarson even though the thoughtful design and style looks more like work of Japanese architects. As exterior as interior the design is minimalist and simple. Three thin slabs are...
Japanese House Design with Garden Room Inside
The main feature of a small house in Nagoya designed by Suppose Design Office is a garden room in the middle of the house. It doesn’t look like usual garden rooms with a lot of plants and big windows – it’s positioned in the middle of the house and continues its minimalist design. The room...
A-House – Contemporary Single Family House
Japanese architects are well known for their experimental, contemporary, minimalist architecture. This house designed by Hiroyuki Fukuyama and situated in Setagaya, Tokyo is one of examples that combines all these styles. It’s situated almost in the city center and stands out from the neighborhood. Very contemporary from the outside it has unusual shape and materials...
PACO – Japanese Minimalism In Small Houses
Paco is Japanese step in small houses. It’s designed by Jo Nagasaka+Schemata Architecture Office and has a size of container house (3m²). It brings minimalist design in such container houses. Paco has open roof and autonomous infrastructure what made it perfect to put in your garden or on your favorite surf place. There are plenty...