Tokugawa-cho Guesthouse / Tomoaki Uno Architects

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The text was written by the project curator with reference to the architect's notes. The Tokugawa-cho guesthouse is a most recent intervention by Tomoaki Uno, in which the practice renovated one family home in Aichi, transforming it into a versatile guesthouse. Trying to make as much with traditional timber construction coupled with new techniques, the architect was able to achieve three new adjoining spaces including a storeroom, tea ceremony house, and a separate office.

Tokugawa-cho Guesthouse / Tomoaki Uno Architects - Exterior Photography
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Site Plan
Tokugawa-cho Guesthouse / Tomoaki Uno Architects - Interior Photography, Windows, Door
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Main House Plan
Tokugawa-cho Guesthouse / Tomoaki Uno Architects - Interior Photography, Door
© Yasuo Hagiwara

As per his intent to reflect as much of traditional Japanese architecture, Tomoaki Uno engaged a craftsman from Kyoto to assemble the timber post and beam, which was then brought to the site, setting up the Tea Ceremony House. The latter was finished with an earthen as a traditional base woven (or takekomai).

Tokugawa-cho Guesthouse / Tomoaki Uno Architects - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Windows, Chair, Beam
© Yasuo Hagiwara
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Main House Elevations

Other Structures of the Guesthouse reflect a marriage of the traditional original house with contemporary touches, underlined through the Storeroom shape which contrasts with the pre-existing gable roof. The units merge though, with the intentional use of similar materials, finishes, and tones. In fact, adaptation from old to new without eclipsing the historic value of the House seems to be the underlying theme throughout. 

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Yagura Gate Elevations
Tokugawa-cho Guesthouse / Tomoaki Uno Architects - Exterior Photography
© Yasuo Hagiwara

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Cite: "Tokugawa-cho Guesthouse / Tomoaki Uno Architects" 14 Feb 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/976697/tokugawa-cho-guesthouse-tomoaki-uno-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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德川町旅馆 / 宇野友明建筑事务所

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