The main challenge of this project was to ensure privacy and to deal with the low sunshine hours and the heavy snow that is unique to this area. The lead architect Daisuke Kishina designed large windows to bring in daylight and fresh air while also providing with a strong connection to the exterior landscape. Rather than completely separates the private space, the border between the outside and the interior was created through a concrete space that japanese called “doma”.

Due to the tiny size of the plot, the living room is placed on the second floor. In order to make the kitchen and the living room as close as possible, the height of the first floor was set low. While the ceiling intentionally shows the wooden texture to match the gentle atmosphere required by the owner.