The Glass Wall was built in March 2022 in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. This house is located on a hill and the height difference of the land is well utilized to ensure privacy and even lighting. A reinforced concrete structure with high earthquake resistance is adopted, and a glass wall is arranged for a part of it. The living room is an open ceiling and is designed to integrate widely opened space in living room and the courtyard. The second floor of the house offers a view of Himeji Castle, a World Heritage site.

Architect Atsushi Hio works in mainly Okayama, Japan. What Hio cherishes in designing is applying new method into the traditional good old way of design and always challenges difficulties. Due to build architectures that will be love over time, Hio values precise works with client’s requests and design that will not be outdated. This architectural firm caters not only to Japanese clients, but also to overseas clients.

Arks Architectural Design Office is a design architecture practice based in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. What Arks cherishes in designing is applying new methods into the traditional good old way of design and always challenges difficulties. Due to building architectures that will be loved over time, Arks values precise works with client’s requests and design that will not be outdated.