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"The effect of the plantings on the terrace is enormous,” reflects the couple. “Not only do the branches and formations give a sense of the four seasons, but the way it looks from the living room contributes to a sense of calmness. It gives the illusion that we are viewing art."

Opposite the optical glass facade, the slant of the northern facade is the result of Tokyo urban planning requirements. A constant gradient diagonal line restriction dictated that the home’s mass recede diagonally away from the northern property line, to ensure adequate light and ventilation for the neighboring property—a policy not uncommon in lower-density residential areas of Tokyo.

"The home is about 1,500 square feet, but I knew I wanted to devote a lot of that to a large kitchen and living space,

Fleetwood Windows were installed throughout the home, including as a partition between the living room and deck.

After - exterior and new cedar fence

Custom furniture sits atop an Ikea rug. The custom fluted glass door opens to the hallway running through the house.

The Igluhuts are modular in design. The names of each model reflects how many units are strung together and whether it features the large, arched panorama window.

A Joshua Tree-lined driveway leads to the remote home, nestled among historic boulders.

To bring sunlight into the lakeside home, Max-A set a giant skylight in one of its roof facets.

A variety of factors—the site, the topography, the dramatic cantilever above the water—led to the home’s specific square shape and position on the site.