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Yuwaku case study house

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Here are so many different shades by the rooms. This is the most private and comfy one.

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FINALLY! One of the most favorite space was done ; )

Black, Red and Yellow Charlotte Perriand’s lamps, Orange faucet by Arne Jacobsen, Pink marble top and gray-beige sink. Playing with colors was so exhausted but was super fun!!

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A short (literally) golden weeks after the historically longest Golden Week before entering looooong gloomy weeks...

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Living room in the morning. This space is my version of Lobby lounge at old Hotel Okura Tokyo. You’ll see that Akari light sculptures are much more beautiful in the night.

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The sun and the moon. Here I see space in the small quiet space.

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Only few things turns the old loft into the cosy bed room.

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My secret tiny but lovely space...

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Huge entrance space is temporary a empty gallery with lighting sculptures. Let me know your idea how to make the best use of potential here, especially former stable🐂 space.

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Although my first stay was super stormy days, it was so warm experience . The fireplace and this stairwell room breathed new life into the house.

There are still tons of works have to be done here and there, I’m already looking forward to come back here.

The Green, Yellow and Red. I love its pop colors of classic record jackets somehow ex-owner left.

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Entering the cave. The low ceiling bathroom with huge bathtub is 95% finished. The only element what missing here is... Yes, hot water. I wish I could carry “Onsen”(hot spring) water from “Yuwaku Onsen” nearby :( Oh, a door is also missing...

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JANUARY 4, 2019

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Launching!

The robotic bedroom was finally booted up ; )

I’m not sure if I could relax here or not...

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JANUARY 3, 2019

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Happy New Year

Looking back on the last year. It was super busy year for this project, and thinking this year would be even busier for making this project come to life.

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JANUARY 2, 2019

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The YELLOW room next to the BLUE room. This room would be the most traditional and formal room in this house. Walls are plastered with “Juraku” clay from Kyoto in mustard color to match with “Urushi” lacquered ceiling & pillars. Since it’s too expensive & takes too long time to finish with “Urushi” lacquer for houses, no one can afford to finish with it any more. That’s why I’m trying to leave as much original condition as the special tradition in this area was. I know it still looks just OK right now, but super sure that it will looks amazing with remodeled “Shoji” screen sliding doors, “Tatami” mats and “Kyo Karakami” closet doors. Stay tuned for the next couple of weeks ; )

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DECEMBER 29, 2018

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My architect said “So dowdy!” Do you think so? I like its Pop. BLACK, RED & YELLOW. Assuming that it’s gonna be even worse to him when my kitchen gets the PINK marble counter, the BROWN sink and the ORANGE faucet... ; )

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

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The BLUE room is waiting for the Core of this house. It’s heart and essential for cold winter here in Kanazawa.

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

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Thinking over and over for the Japanese room’s “Washi” paper screen door. Choosing the best combo (pattern & color) of “Karakami” which is Kyoto’s traditional handcraft woodblock print by “Kira” ink. (“Kira” is powder of stones and shells)

Trying to express the Four Seasons by the Three Patterns on the Two Doors in One Tone. I know it’s the most difficult challenge in my life but enjoying now ; )

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DECEMBER 8, 2018

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