Re:Teramoto House Refurbishment / coil Kazuteru Matumura Architects

In the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan, the city of Itami lies roughly 10km from Osaka. Nestled between the Ina River and Muko River, this area has a deep history where discovering old stone tools and ancient pottery fragments is not uncommon. In a traditional Japanese home from the 19th to early 20th century, the entrance foyer (doma in Japanese) was a pad built on the same level as the ground outside with a simple layout including a wood-burning cooker and sink. Like the kitchen of a modern home, the doma is the connection hub where families would naturally gather and allow the home to connect with the neighborhood.