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Architects: Coil Kazuteru Matumura Architects
- Area: 65 m²
- Year: 2024
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Photographs:Yoshiro Masuda
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Manufacturers: Interior Mitani corp. , Pandatech corp.
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Lead Architects: Coil Kazuteru Matumura Architects
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Construction: Inaho Construction, Toshio Sueishi
Text description provided by the architects. In the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan, the city of Itami lies roughly 10km from Osaka. Nestled between the Ina River and Muko River, this area has a deep history where discovering old stone tools and ancient pottery fragments is not uncommon. In a traditional Japanese home from the 19th to early 20th century, the entrance foyer (doma in Japanese) was a pad built on the same level as the ground outside with a simple layout including a wood-burning cooker and sink. Like the kitchen of a modern home, the doma is the connection hub where families would naturally gather and allow the home to connect with the neighborhood.
