Transformation Stories
Turning Houses into Homes
"We don't just renovate buildings; we resurrect stories."
Kusatsu, Gunma
The Silent Tea House
Abandoned for 15 years, this Showa-era tea house was reclaimed by the forest. We restored the original cedar pillars and introduced floor-to-ceiling glass to invite nature back inside—this time, on our terms.
12%
Proj. ROI
+25%
Value Gain
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Karuizawa, Nagano
Mountain Ridge Villa
A structurally sound but dated 80s lodge transformed into a modern minimalist retreat. We removed internal walls to create a spacious living, dining, and kitchen area focused on the Mount Asama view.
14%
Proj. ROI
+30%
Value Gain
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Kanazawa, Ishikawa
The Kura Gallery
An Edo-period merchant's fireproof warehouse (Kura) repurposed into a luxury 2-story duplex. We preserved the thick clay walls for natural insulation while opening a skylight to illuminate the dark interior.
18%
Proj. ROI
+45%
Value Gain
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