The house is built on a site with a great view.

The client chose a site that has a lush park to the north and a cityscape to the south over a slope, and we considered what kind of plan would be most appropriate for this project.

Initially, we were thinking of planning a single-story house, but the client said they also wanted to have a great view from the second floor, so we decided to just include a staircase and a balcony, but this would probably result in unused space. After much deliberation with the client, we decided that since we were going to build a room in a place with a great view, we should move the sink and bathroom, which are needed every day, to the second floor. (Of course, this was a proposal that took into consideration the possibility of remodeling later.)

Taking into consideration the surrounding landscape, we decided to finish the exterior in subdued colors, and to make the most of the beautiful view, we thoroughly considered the shape, size and position of the windows, aiming to create an open living environment while maintaining privacy.

Although the house is very compact, we took convenience into consideration by creating a circulation route that goes all the way around the perimeter of the house. During tours, visitors commented that it felt much larger than the floor area, which was a new discovery for me.

The rooms are not dead ends, but have space at the back, and the feeling that you can get out to the other side probably influences the sense of spaciousness.

Although the site borders roads on two sides, we designed all the windows throughout the house to be transparent, and we planned it so that curtains would not be necessary to a large extent, which resulted in a space that feels larger and more open than the actual floor area would suggest.

During construction, the carpenters said, "I could see Mt. Fuji while working on the second floor," so you can look forward to some enviable bath time after bathing in this home.