Built around a central, garden courtyard, every room in the property opens out onto the garden which actually continues to wrap around up the sides of the house, embracing it from above. Walkways and stairways lead up this garden roof, further playing with the idea of rising to the sky. As another play on tradition, a rumaru pavilion on the second storey makes the perfect spot for respite.

Down on ground level, the private courtyard encourages its residents to embrace the outdoors even when inside since - other than being visibly a part of the interior through the wide window walls of each room - there's even a small garden growing - complete with grass and tree - in one of the bathrooms!

Inside, the house is all angles and interesting nooks. There's nothing remotely "cookie cutter" about this home which features polished and rough concrete, and minimal white elements throughout. As far as the décor goes, it’s the strong, white architectural elements that really take the stage here and the furnishings are only present for their specific uses. However, a few strategically placed splashes of color do make an appearance, especially red touches, such as in the cabinet and mirror frame of the "garden" bathroom; a plexiglass chair around the kitchen table; the stool in a study nook; and pillows on the floor of the sunken sitting room, among others. 

The home's multiple levels which visually build on each other are another element that really make a strong statement. Other than the sunken living room, the stairs throughout the space are utilized not only as a means to get from one floor to the other, but as destinations in themselves; almost like angled rooms or built in seating elements. The one thing that is certain about this "Flying House" is that nothing is static; everything flows gracefully like a bird - natural or mechanical - in flight. Up, down, all around.