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In a deciduous forest in the resort town of Karuizawa, Japan, tiny wildflowers grow at the feet of majestic trees. The client "wanted a house that would fit in with this terrain and not destroy the environment," explains architect Hiroshi Nakamura.

A copy of the floor plan shows the home’s arrangement along the wrap-around deck. The use of wall pockets allowed for large door openings even in the compact bedrooms.

Photo by Kevin Scott