Dr. Komai's Residence, Historic residence in Kitashirakawa, Kyoto, Japan
The two-story timber structure incorporates Spanish architectural elements with a gabled roof covered in reddish tiles and traditional Japanese interior spaces.
William Merrell Vories designed this residence in 1927 for Dr. Taku Komai, a genetics professor at Kyoto Imperial University and Japanese evolution expert.
The interior layout combines Western and Japanese elements, featuring both a formal living room and traditional tatami mat spaces with shoji screens.
Visitors can explore the residence on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with advance reservations required through the Japan National Trust.
The property includes a greenhouse that functions as an exhibition space, displaying information about Dr. Komai's scientific work and the architect's design philosophy.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Inception: 1927
Architects: Merrell Vories Hitotsuyanagi
Website: http://national-trust.or.jp/protection/index.php?c=protection_view&pk=1490651710
GPS coordinates: 35.03553,135.78883
Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:50
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