Keiji Ashizawa Design Transforms 120-Year-Old Kyoto Machiya into Modern Holiday Home, Preserving Historic Details
🏠 In Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, Keiji Ashizawa Design transformed a 120-year-old machiya into the Toune holiday home, preserving its historical layout. The renovation retained original features such as its agari kamachi entrance and timber framework while incorporating new elements like hinoki cypress. The 90-square-metre house includes three bedrooms. Modern updates include contemporary furniture and lighting, enhancing its natural light and historic character. The project emphasizes blending old and new elements to maintain a unified atmosphere.
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