Located in a residential district in northern Osaka, this property is surrounded by closely packed houses and lacks any outstanding views. Due to the adjacent homes, maintaining privacy was of the utmost importance. The aim of the design was therefore to create a stimulating and beautiful space that nevertheless had no large windows and was closed to the outside world.

Shintaro Fujiwara founded the Osaka-based firm FujiwaraMuro Architects in 2002, which is known as one of leading firms of narrow residential architecture in Japan. He is known for designs with clean modernist elements such as white, gray, and natural wooden surfaces made of glass, stucco, painting, and wooden materials. He won ABB Leaf awards 2019 best residential building - single occupancy with "House in Toyonaka".

Clients are a senior couple with no children. Husband is a construction worker. They wanted an enclosed and intimate space with rich texture of materials. They also required a garage for SUV and husband's motorcycle. His wife had a great understanding of architectural design.