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Enjoy the gentle elegance of a Japanese timber frame studio, ADU cottage, or small house - and help preserve kominka and irreplaceable old wood.
We work with Toda Komuten of Shinshiro Japan to make reclaimed and restored Japanese kominka and traditional Japanese building techniques, materials, fixtures, and furnishings accessible to people outside Japan.
Toda Komuten, a longtime advocate for folk house preservation in Japan, disassembles kominka which are in very good condition but are going to be demolished and rebuilds them for use as homes, studios, home offices, and shops.
We use old materials from reclaimed kominka together with new materials to create extraordinary spaces with the aims of
preserving and reusing
kominka and irreplaceable old wood, fixtures, and furnishings
creating opportunities for people to live with beautiful Japanese timber frame architecture.
maintaining a traditional aesthetic while creating
energy-efficient spaces.
sharing
information about Japanese built heritage and traditional building techniques.
We offer flexibilty in size and design
Kominka Studios are 2oo sq. ft. - perfect for use as a studio, home office, family room, or quiet space. .
Kominka ADU Cottages are 800 sq. ft. or less - perfect for use as a small home, shop, or guest cottage.
Kominka Houses are 2,000 sq. ft. or less - perfect for use as a home, shop, or guest cottage.
The word kominka refers to houses built at least 50 years ago and in particular to those built before the Taisho Period. Komika were constructed with high-quality local wood, including zelkova, sakura, chestnut, and cypress.
These structures are characterized by traditional Japanese timber framing using broad beams and posts, ceramic tiled roofs, and a rustic yet elegant beauty.
Japanese timber framing, used for wooden construction in temples, shrines, and folk houses, has many advantages, including strength, durability, and maintainability - as well as its elegant appearance.
We are always happy to meet on Zoom or similar and talk about kominka! We are looking forward to hearing from you.
North American Office
TEL (1)-398-1088
68600 Warnock Rd, Lostine, OR 97857
Japan Office
TEL (81)-080-7234-8245
3:-20-4 Asahidai, Owariasahi
488-0001