It was once said that the lifespan of a house in Japan is 30 years. We now know that this is not the case.
During the rapid economic growth after the war housing became a commodity, and people were told that homes were to be manufactured based on a ‘scrap and build’ method - that is, tearing down old buildings to make way for the new - and construction and valuation methods changed.
In Kyoto many old, pre-war townhouses still exist.
While we have been hearing that the beautiful old buildings that give Kyoto its charm are being torn down one after the other, our eyes have been drawn to the beauty of well-preserved traditional buildings and the significance of owning a second-hand property. We have gone back to basics and given up assessing a building on age.
Instead, we restore used properties without damaging their potential value and create unique houses unlike anything one could experience in a newly constructed home.
Our renovations do not restore properties to how they once were.
Our objective is to help our residents enjoy their lives, making existing houses safe and secure for modern lifestyles. We also aim for our renovations to fit in with the local area or contribute to the scenery, and to create an environment in which residents can become one with nature and experience the changing seasons.
We will continue in our renovations of residences in Kyoto mixing tradition with innovation.
Our entire staff is dedicated to creating great homes in Kyoto for you to live in.