The full renovation of a machiya located at the end of a small alley, not far from downtown Kyoto. It was revitalized as a second office and second house for an architect. While retaining the old materials, she renewed it while improving their earthquake resistance and thermal insulation. Although small in scale, this old townhouse was originally used by craftspeople and is richly decorated with high-quality materials and a tea-ceremony room designed to express the Kyoto culture. The excellent carpentry, plastering, and other craftsmen's skills have created a highly prestigious space. The house has been reborn as a townhouse with modern comforts, combining the dignity of 100 years of history with simplicity and modernity.
Designed by Yasuko Kumazawa Architects
www.yasukokumazawa.com/
DATA
Total floor area 64.55m2
1st floor: 34.55m2 2nd floor: 30.00m2　
Year built: Unknown (approximately 100 years old)
Renovation completion: 2021
00:14 Alley, exterior
01:01 Entrance
01:44 First floor plan
02:03 First-floor
03:39 Tsuboniwa garden
04:22 First floor plan
04:29 Washroom, Bathroom
05:12 Second floor plan
05:23 Stairs
05:55 Dining room
07:15 Living room
08:07 Second Floor Floor Plan
08:13 Kitchen
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