The site faces two streets on the south and the north sides and no fences are installed along both borders. The front yards on both sides visually serve as a pubic park, although they are not accessible by non-residents.
A courtyard (termed an “outsideroom”) is provided between the garage and the house, and it is located offset from neighbors’ yards so that the family can enjoy outdoor activities in private.
The house consists of an open square plan intersected by a living room in the middle, and master bedroom, bathroom, dining/kitchen, and closet are located along both outer zones. The living room space extends horizontally via the “engawa” (or veranda-like intermediate space located between the interior and the exterior) towards the outside. The living space, which can be freely subdivided as necessary by sliding doors, provides both an appropriate degree of privacy and a feeling of togetherness in accord with traditional Japanese houses.