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A staircase leads from the bedroom to the rooftop garden.

The master bedroom; the painting is by Radcliffe Bailey.

Sliding doors by Quantum were made to look like the original panes that couldn't be saved, and they lead to a fire pit outside.

For one of two sleeping areas flanking the main living space, Wooten placed tatami from Miya Shoji on the cork floor. “With the radiant heating system, it’s fantastic to be in this glass box looking out at a blizzard, walking barefoot on the warm floor,” he says. “Tatami are not for everyone, but they are really comfy to me. Before we built the house, I stayed at a traditional bed-and-breakfast in Kyoto, Japan, and had one of the best nights of sleep ever, so I decided I wanted to do that style of bed. On top is a 150-year-old Japanese denim patchwork quilt I bought from a friend who took me to Japan. I’ve always admired Japanese design—Noguchi is one of my favorites—so I was inspired to have that spirit in the house.” miyashoji.com

In the bedroom, a Margaret Kilgallen print joins a Brionvega Algol television, lamps from Patricia Urquiola and Pablo, and a Hans Wegner chair.

Just a short two hour high-speed train ride from Tokyo will take you to Minami-Uonuma, in the region of Niigata. Here, you’ll find Satoyama Jujo, a countryside hotel with cypress and cedar wood floors, outdoor bathtub, furniture by Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner and Isamu Noguchi, and spectacular mountain views.

Upstairs bedroom take advantage of the natural surounding from the neighborhood

A trapezoidal window in the front door reflects the home’s overall geometry. Next to the door, a custom bench by Simon Hamui, who did all the millwork, provides an easy place to lace up boots before heading out for a hike.

Behind the glass facade is the couple’s workshop. The bicycles are prototypes they designed and use as their primary means of transportation. Called Metro-Pedals, they’re built of lightweight aircraft steel and feature interchangeable cargo accessories, low maintenance internal gears, and hydraulic brakes. “They’re the ultimate utility vehicle for the modern metropolis,” says Chris.

The exposed concrete is thoughtfully balanced with warm wood and minimalist details.

A narrow stair leads to the lower level, where the couple added a master bathroom and closet.

The central stair sits against a three-story mahogany cabinet that houses a powder room, a study, and a multitude of closets.

Artwork throughout the house is courtesy of Lexi’s friends.

Homeowner and co-designer Christopher Hansen heads for the beach from the home’s double-height entry hallway, where a glass stairway with parota wood treads maintains sight lines.

Stairs lead up to the second floor. The project's minimalist materials highlight the collaboration between architect, designer and builder—achieving a look that also represents the client’s keen sense of modern minimalism.