Situated in a corner of a small residential area southeast of Mount Miminashi, this house is defined by a distinctive exterior palette. The unified range of browns evokes susutake-iro—the traditional Japanese hue of soot-darkened bamboo—well suited to the character of Miminashi. In the LDK, a large south-facing opening and a generous double-height space act as devices that flood the interior with natural light.

The flooring features a clay-look finish that expresses the texture of troweled mortar; its subtle color variation and smooth surface, layered with other materials, generate a fresh residential atmosphere. In the kitchen, we adopted a special “Due Island” separated configuration, introducing a new rhythm and variety to daily living.