At the same time, they also wanted to retain privacy from next-door neighbors.
It is carefully designed with a unique elevation and obscures the visual connection to different parts of the house.
While the rock has a very material presence, it also has transcendency as a sacred space.
Photo: Koji Fujii / TOREAL
We felt that this dual nature would bring infinite expanse to this small architecture and garden.
With the sacred rock in the center, the garden thus became a modeled scenery of Mt.
The subtle play of landscape makes the entire courtyard more suitable for peaceful meditation.
Photo: Koji Fujii / TOREAL
The architects describe the design move as mimicking the slightly closing your eyes.
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