A traditional townhouse near the Kyoto Imperial Palace is converted into a whole-house rental accommodation. The structure features a small wooden house with a wide façade and a 'Tsuboniwa' courtyard. Visitors enter through a noren curtain, leading to a meandering path that reveals new sequences. The design emphasizes the inherent linear depth and subdued atmosphere of Kyoto machiya, showcasing a refined aesthetic within the building's limited spatial depth.
The project involves the conversion of a traditional townhouse near the Kyoto Imperial Palace into a whole-house rental accommodation, emphasizing the building's charm and history.
This small wooden house features a wide façade and a courtyard known as 'Tsuboniwa', which is integral to its design and functionality.
The design highlights the unique linear depth and subdued atmosphere that are key characteristics of Kyoto machiya, aiming to express refinement through spatial depth.
Visitors experience a meandering path through the noren curtain that reveals new sequences and perspectives as they approach the courtyard.
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