Former Takamiya Kaijima Family Residence, Takamiya South Green Space "Takamiya Garden Tea House"

Preserving its historical value and revitalizing it into a place of relaxation that will lead to regional revitalization

  • Hospitality Spaces
  • The former Takamiya Kaijima Family Residence was built in traditional Japanese style. The main entrance uses the remaining reception hallway, and the exterior walls have been restored to their original combination of white and black plaster.

    The former Takamiya Kaijima Family Residence was built in traditional Japanese style. The main entrance uses the remaining reception hallway, and the exterior walls have been restored to their original combination of white and black plaster.

  • The main building of the residence is built in the Shoin-zukuri style, exuding a luxurious and stern presence. While the design has been reproduced using the techniques of the time, modern design elements have been incorporated throughout, such as the carpeting and lighting.

    The main building of the residence is built in the Shoin-zukuri style, exuding a luxurious and stern presence. While the design has been reproduced using the techniques of the time, modern design elements have been incorporated throughout, such as the carpeting and lighting.

  • A residential teahouse where you can enjoy the garden view. Considering the sukiya-style architecture of incorporating the surrounding scenery as a borrowed landscape, we selected trees that allow you to feel the changing of the seasons.

    A residential teahouse where you can enjoy the garden view. Considering the sukiya-style architecture of incorporating the surrounding scenery as a borrowed landscape, we selected trees that allow you to feel the changing of the seasons.

  • The newly constructed guest house and music hall. The exterior is painted gray to match the black plaster of the house, and the lighting for the exterior is less bright than that of the house, creating a sense of unity.

    The newly constructed guest house and music hall. The exterior is painted gray to match the black plaster of the house, and the lighting for the exterior is less bright than that of the house, creating a sense of unity.

  • The state guest house is used for parties, wedding receptions, etc. The layout was designed to allow the house and walkways to be seen from the state guest house, and the old and new buildings facing each other coexist with each other across the garden.

    The state guest house is used for parties, wedding receptions, etc. The layout was designed to allow the house and walkways to be seen from the state guest house, and the old and new buildings facing each other coexist with each other across the garden.

  • A wooden music hall where weddings and concerts can be held. It has a compact triangular roof that matches the roof of the main building. From the large triangular windows you can enjoy the garden scenery that changes with the seasons.

    A wooden music hall where weddings and concerts can be held. It has a compact triangular roof that matches the roof of the main building. From the large triangular windows you can enjoy the garden scenery that changes with the seasons.

  • Former Takamiya Kaijima Family Residence, Takamiya South Green Space "Takamiya Garden Tea House"
  • The main building of the residence is built in the Shoin-zukuri style, exuding a luxurious and stern presence. While the design has been reproduced using the techniques of the time, modern design elements have been incorporated throughout, such as the carpeting and lighting.
  • A residential teahouse where you can enjoy the garden view. Considering the sukiya-style architecture of incorporating the surrounding scenery as a borrowed landscape, we selected trees that allow you to feel the changing of the seasons.
  • The newly constructed guest house and music hall. The exterior is painted gray to match the black plaster of the house, and the lighting for the exterior is less bright than that of the house, creating a sense of unity.
  • The state guest house is used for parties, wedding receptions, etc. The layout was designed to allow the house and walkways to be seen from the state guest house, and the old and new buildings facing each other coexist with each other across the garden.
  • A wooden music hall where weddings and concerts can be held. It has a compact triangular roof that matches the roof of the main building. From the large triangular windows you can enjoy the garden scenery that changes with the seasons.

Photo: PIPS inc.

About the Project

Overview Located in a residential area of Takamiya, Fukuoka City, the "Former Takamiya Kaijima Family Residence" is the mansion of the Kaijima family, who, together with Aso and Yasukawa, were known as one of the "Three Great Families of Chikuho" and were so prosperous that they were called the "Coal Mining Kings." In cooperation with a consortium formed mainly by local companies, the project was promoted as a public-private partnership. The vast garden and unused private buildings were reconstructed as an urban park in which local residents can get involved, fusing Japanese culture, history, nature and the modern era.
Issues/Themes The goal is to preserve the historical value and precious woodland of the Former Takamiya Kaijima Residence, a registered cultural property of Fukuoka City, and pass it on to future generations, while also creating an urban park beloved by local residents and a place of hospitality and interaction where visitors can experience Japanese culture as a Tourism resource.
Space Solution/Realization In addition to restoring the remaining residence, a building was constructed to provide new services. The residence was intended as a place for small-scale enjoyment of tea and meals, and while recreating the design using methods from the time, modern design was incorporated throughout. The new building was intended as a venue for hosting large gatherings for events such as weddings and seminars, and the space was designed to harmonize colors and materials while reusing wood and roofing from the collapsed building, achieving a fusion of the old and new buildings. With an awareness of the harmony between nature and the building, trees were selected for the garden taking into account the changing of the seasons, creating a space where the surrounding scenery can be enjoyed as a borrowed landscape. In order to serve as an urban park, the flow of people was planned to allow for easy circulation so that people can enjoy strolling throughout the year, even if they have no particular purpose.
Design for Environment Recycled materials: We planned to reuse as much of the roof tiles and existing wallpaper from the demolished storehouse as possible, and to preserve as many of the original techniques as possible.
Energy-saving design: All lighting is LED and has timer dimmer, and the home preserves its original charm while using the bare minimum of lighting.
Reuse design: Unused furniture and fixtures were remade to match the current tone, and the upholstery was adjusted to reuse them.
Universal design: The dimensions of the fences and the sizes of the grips are set in accordance with the design standards of the Urban Parks Act.
Cultural property Preservation Planning: Reusable fixtures and fittings were used as they were, and the original appearance of the building was restored using methods that are currently available. This project also aims to keep the cultural property open to the public and in continuous use, so that it can be maintained on an ongoing basis.

Basic Information

Client Positive dream persons Inc.
Services Provided Architectural Design: Tamaki Design Studio Co., Ltd.
Building Work: Kyushu Construction Co., Ltd.
Garden development: Urban Landscape Co., Ltd.
Overall Direction, Facility Concept Planning, Total Design supervision, design, Production, Construction (interiors of the State Guest House and Music Hall, exterior signs): Tanseisha Co., Ltd.
Our Team Creative Direction: Miki Koide
Design, Layout: Miki Koide, Shoko Fujiwara
Production, Construction: Keiji Satake, Natsumi Gonoi
Project Management: Sawako Murakami
Awards Encouragement Award at the 41st Display Industry Award (2022) (Japan Display Industry Association Award)
Location Fukuoka Prefecture
Open April 2022
Website https://park.takamiyagarden.com
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Miki Koide

Creative Direction, Design, Layout

Miki Koide

He has experience in project promotion in a wide range of fields, including apparel, food sales, restaurants, hotels, and office renovations. Without limiting himself to his own field, he explores the various fields surrounding people and thinks about what kind of experience value he can provide there. In recent years, he has also been promoting regeneration projects, making use of his experience in cultural property renovation. He is also expanding his field to include health checkup centers and large commercial facilities.

*The shared information and details of the project is accurate as of the date they were posted. There may have been unannounced changes at a later date.

Sachiko Fujiwara

Design, Layout

Sachiko Fujiwara

He is in charge of design for restaurants, retail stores, Hotel and Bridal Facilities, etc. He is also involved in many projects to transform historical buildings into new scenes, such as revitalizing the areas under elevated railways and building replanning. Recently, he has also worked on educational facilities and health checkup centers.

Main Achievements

DHC Machiawase Lounge, Chibana Clinic Health Management Center, Meiji Memorial Hall Ceremony Hall, etc.