Wrap House
The client of this project, working in an advertising agency as a graphic designer, acquired a piece of land on a hilltop with a good view – then requested the design of a residence with airiness and openness. The exposed-concrete wall is finished through a cedar-panel pattern, while the galvanized steel surface panels of the building create a clear yet tranquil contrast, producing an orderly exterior appearance of the building. (Photos © Masao Nishikawa)