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House in Kyoto: A Family House with A Modern Structure and Traditional Japanese Style

Started in 2015 and completed in 2019, House in Kyoto is a residential project by Joe Chikamori. Designed for a couple and their three little children, this family house sits in northern Kyoto city in a quiet residential area. The balance between the traditional Japanese style and modern structure of the house from the preference of the husband is the finishing touches of the project.

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House in Fukai: A Multigenerational House with An External Stairwell to Connect Two Families’ Spaces

Sits on a dense residential neighborhood on a thin strip of land, this multigenerational house is located in Osaka Prefecture. Completed in 2010 by Fujiwara / Muro Architectural Design Office, an external stairwell is designed to House in Fukai to connect the spaces of the two families. The result is a two-family house with an awesome wooden structure.