Skyward House, designed by acaa, is located in Uenohara, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.

Perched on a hill covered by tall grass and surrounded by verdant trees, the home makes use of crude wood to create a natural effect, which contrasts with the pure whitness of the inner rooms.

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This modern residence is a 2012 project by EANA that is located in Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan.

It is a simple, minimalist home designed for an economically conscious couple looking to grow their family.

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This modern home is a 2012 project by NAP Architects located in Hiroshima, Japan.

Its most notable characteristic is the facade, constructed from glass bricks, that protects and obscures an inner courtyard while providing a show of prismatic natural light.

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This modern residence by Hironaka Ogawa & Associates  is a renovation project that was created in 2012 for a client in Kagawa , Japan.

A pair of trees with sentimental value that were growing on the property proved to be an obstacle to the expansion of the existing house.

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Plus is a modern weekend home that was designed in 2009 by Mount Fuji Architects Studio for a client located in Shizuoka, Japan.

In order to navigate the difficult terrain, it was composed of two intersecting rectangular volumes.

The upper volume, containing the kitchen and living room, opens out to a terrace overlooking the hillside.

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Japanese architectural firm Hiroyuki Shinozaki Architects has created the House H.

Completed in 2012, this 1,242 square foot contemporary home features a bright and open wood interior.

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House in Shimoda-Chou by EANA has been completed in Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Japan.

The residence was built in 2012 and features a design centered around the clients’ multiple lifestyle needs.

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Located in Chiba, Japan is the Villa SSK by Takeshi Hirobe Architects.

The architects took cues from the surrounding natural features when designing the home.

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Japanese architectural firm Kochi Architect’s Studio has designed the Garden House in Tokyo, Japan.

Completed in 2009, this 1,421 square foot contemporary home consists of wood wool cement board and glass walls, blurring the line between interior and exterior.

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This modern residence by Tomoaki Uno Architects was inspired by two very different architectural icons.

One is the Katsura Imperial Villa, a structure that was built in the mid 1600’s and has influenced the likes of Le Corbustier and Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius.

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This modern residence is a project by Alphaville Architects that is located in Kyoto, Japan.

V shaped indentations and a vertically oriented floor plan maximize indoor and outdoor space despite the property’s limited area.

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Located in Tokyo, Japan is the C1 House designed by Curiosity Architects.

The house was designed as a complete product; structure, interiors, and furniture all designed as a unit.

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This minimalist residence was created in 2010 by Kochi Architect’s Studio and is located in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan.

The project is named ‘47%’ because the interior floor space makes up 47% of the home’s entire area.

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no.555 Architectural Design Office created this modern home in 2012 for a family in Yokohama, Japan.

The layout provides plenty of outdoor space without compromising on privacy.

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Japanese architectural firm Suppose Design Office has designed the House in Saijo.

Completed in 2007, this 1,243 square foot contemporary home’s unique pyramid shape was inspired by a pit-house. It is located in Hiroshima, Japan.

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This contemporary home was created in 2012 by mA-style architects for a client living in Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

The cantilevered living area provides panoramic views and plenty of natural light.

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This modern home by Tato Architects is a 2012 project that is located in Yamasaki, Prefettura di Hyōgo, Japan.

The upper level is composed of three translucent, shed-like structures for the guestroom, bathroom, and sun room.

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