
house in Himeji

This is a renovation of a house that is over 100 years old. The existing tile roof has been left intact.

The new fence will be made of steel plates.
The iron plate is 22mm thick and has a solid texture. You can enjoy the rust.

The approach to the entrance follows a metal fence and floor.


Upon entering the house there is a picture window in front of you where you can enjoy the trees in the garden.

The existing pillars and beams are left as they are.

The living room, dining room and kitchen are connected in a continuous space.

The design also envisions residents displaying and appreciating paintings.

From the dining area you can go out onto the deck garden.

Although it is outdoors, it is a calm space surrounded by an iron fence.


The living room leads to the second floor.

You can enjoy the garden from the master bedroom.

Guest Room

Each bedroom has an attached bathroom.

A scene looking at the approach from the entrance.

There are linear lights at the base of the iron fence.
This is a renovation of an old house that is over 100 years old.
The design was balanced to retain the good qualities of the old house while incorporating new elements. The existing tiled roof, pillars and beams are used as is. New elements such as steel plate fences and interior decoration are added.
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Location: Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture Use: Housing (renovation)
・Design and supervision period: March 2022 to September 2023
・Scale and structure:
①Total floor area: 438㎡
②Wooden, two-story building
Photo : Eiji Tomita