This renovation project reimagines an older single-family home in Aoba, Kanagawa, by enhancing the character of its existing wood-toned interior.
With expansive windows projecting toward the lush greenery outside, the design centers on the richness of natural light—treating the aged timber elements as a material to be rediscovered, and creating a balance between calmness and openness throughout the space.

Before the renovation, the room’s varied wood grains, exposed beams, and traditional lattice details gave it character, yet the interior felt heavy and struggled to draw in light.
We reframed the surrounding greenery as an extension of the interior and refined the overall tonal balance so that light could circulate softly and evenly.
The gently curved window line now diffuses daylight across the room, while at night it reflects a quiet interplay of shadows, allowing the atmosphere to shift beautifully with time.

Rather than repainting the floors, walls, and ceiling, the wood textures were subtly adjusted to bring coherence and clarity.
What once felt retro has been reinterpreted through a careful approach to lighting direction and surface perception, resulting in a calm, lounge-like ambience.
The central ceiling beams, in particular, serve as an anchor—creating a visual rhythm that gives the room a grounded sense of stability.

The living area is arranged so that sightlines naturally extend toward the greenery.
The sleeping area is intentionally restrained, unified with wood tones and neutral colors to maintain continuity across the entire room and cultivate a quiet sense of spaciousness.