The Gallery in Kiyosato is designed to stimulate sensual perception above rational comprehension. A newly conceived method named Container Structure System bears the loads of the Gallery: it consists of a ship-shaped core in which smaller spaces are encased to create an intricate sequence of fragmented views. The predominant material is local timber whereas every turn is transparent as to offer a glance of the otherwise concealed forest.

Satoshi Okada pursues intensity as design core value. He is committed in a broad variety of appointments and opportunities, ranging from residential building design to product design to the design of civic spaces and medical facilities. His architectural practice constantly strives towards outstanding products, involving careful design, thorough selection of excellent building materials and deployment of refined techniques. Satoshi Okada maintains an open-minded attitude towards the most unconventional desiderata and does not impose any fixed or branded nuance onto pure design.

The client is a private collector who spent many years abroad. His explicit request has been to design a "house for the arts" in the middle of a forest. His intent was to create an exhibition space for private collections or ancient Buddhist sculptures.