Kazunori Fujimoto Architects & Associates used corner windows for a concrete house with views of the sea and Itsukushima Shrine in Japan's Hiroshima prefecture.
House in Ajina is built atop a steep slope, resulting in uninterrupted vistas to the Seto Inland Sea with an internal layout that accommodates the change in levels.
Bedrooms are on the ground and second floors, with the main living spaces slotted in between them on the first floor.

Entry to House in Ajina is via an open-plan kitchen and living space, which is more than four metres above the bedroom below.
In the kitchen, striped glazing in the corners of the double-height ceiling bring in natural daylight, whilst other large rectangular windows in the room frame views of the sea.
The Seto Island Sea separates three out of five of Japan's main islands: Honsh?, Shikoku, and Ky?sh?.
Itsukushima island, also called Miyajima, is famous for the torii gates of the shrine, which look as if they are floating in the water off shore. From the house, residents are able to enjoy a unique view of both the island and shrine.

"The main intention was to create a house that faces the Itsukushima Shrine in the most dignified and modest way with respect," said the studio.

The master bedroom is found on the ground floor, below the living and kitchen.
Kazunori Fujimoto Architects intentionally kept the stairwell narrow and dark, in order to emphasise the different ceiling heights of the three floors.
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