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Kyoto Machiya Renewal — Before Transformation

About This Project

Before becoming a place for travelers to stay, every space carries traces of the lives that once existed within it.

In 2023, Moss & Grain was invited to Kyoto to document a traditional machiya townhouse before its transformation into a new hospitality space.

Through architectural photography and on-site documentation, we captured the original structure, aged materials, and quiet atmosphere of the historic residence — preserving the character of the building before its next chapter began.

Category
Architecture, Culture, Documentary, Hospitality, Photography
Tags
Architecture Photography, Cultural Preservation, Hospitality, Kyoto, Machiya, Space Documentation