One of these houses is not like the others.

The building is unlike its neighboring houses in its appearance and structure.

The interior of the residence has hardly any walls.

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Just about everything indoors is exposed to neighbors and passersby.

The design appears to mimic a tree without outright copying its appearance.

There’s also something about it that has the architectural feel of a bunk bed.

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

I’m guessing it’s all the climbing without actually entering a new room.

House NA is the modern interpretation of an adult treehouse for permanent residence.

Sou Fujimoto Architects has designed a home like no other on this block in Tokyo.

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

The house boasts large glass windows for plenty of daylight.

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Transparent House in Tokyo by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Tokyo Transparent House by Sou Fujimoto Architects