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an ideal site was found in the Tokyo suburb. This site was perched on the hill surrounded by natural landscape and afforded pleasant views; a mountain to the south and preserved forest to the north and east.  Koichi Torimura Koichi Torimura Koichi Torimura The two main requirements for their house were; to enjoy, within a sense of protection, the surrounding nature as well as to benefit from a structure that moderated climatic variations in a sustainable way. The new home was to be a cozy place, that would facilitate their transition from urban to country dwelling.  Koichi Torimura Koichi Torimura Considerations of vehicular access, forest preservation and the contour-topography resulted in the hous... More