“Questioning the nature of modern housing, I had set the building at the suburban boundary between ‘city’ and ‘nature’.” adds Kitamura, “The specific location allows the inhabitants to form a close relationship with the environment. the northside of the site faces a community vegetable garden, while the blue shell mountain is visible in the background. The south side faces a road, while to the east and west, the site opens to the neighbouring dwelling units. The deep eaves of the light roof extend the interior, while the nested nooks and crannies create an ambiguous space. in addition, a pair of openings visually connect the outside with the center of the building, and a large top light allows the green of the trees and the blue sky to penetrate through. the curtains on the outside adjust the sunlight and line of sight, and the two pillars like standing trees give a sense of security to the generous space. the result is a light-hearted home that feels as if it is part of nature, rather than a landscape.”