Traditional Kominka Renovation in Jonan / Takashi Okuno & Associates

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  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  191
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Photographs
    Photographs:Hirokazu Fujimura
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Takeroku, Tatami
  • Lead Architect: Takashi Okuno
Traditional Kominka Renovation in Jonan / Takashi Okuno & Associates - Interior Photography, Door, Windows, Chair
© Hirokazu Fujimura

Text description provided by the architects. A residence for the family of the original owner’s grandchild inherited after the owner’s passing. Renovation work focused on preserving vintage portions of the original property while making upgrades to its functionality, seismic capacity, and thermal insulation. 

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© Hirokazu Fujimura
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Floor Plan - Before and After
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© Hirokazu Fujimura

The kitchen and dining room offer spaces to spend time in close family connection and the design of the living room features integration with the large yard. Semi-transparent paneling offers the effect of softly connecting the spaces rather than partitioning them off completely.

Traditional Kominka Renovation in Jonan / Takashi Okuno & Associates - Interior Photography, Beam
© Hirokazu Fujimura
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© Hirokazu Fujimura

In its combining of time-weathered materials with new, left just as they are without particular treatment, the property seems to have attained a certain depth of character.

Traditional Kominka Renovation in Jonan / Takashi Okuno & Associates - Exterior Photography, Windows, Facade
© Hirokazu Fujimura

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Cite: "Traditional Kominka Renovation in Jonan / Takashi Okuno & Associates" 07 Jan 2019. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/908958/traditional-kominka-renovation-in-jonan-takashi-okuno-architectural-design-office> ISSN 0719-8884

© Hirokazu Fujimura

城南之家:传统日本古民家的翻新修复 / 奥野崇建筑设计事务所

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