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Homes with Scenic Views
Far East Design Lab.
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Homes with Scenic Views|Introduction to Examples by Floor Plan & Room Type|A Pleasant Life that Incorporates Scenery into Daily Living

Author: Qurasuki Editorial Department
A home with a view brings a rich sense of openness to life with natural light and scenery from the windows. While large openings deliver brightness to the interior and make the living space feel larger, consideration for privacy and insulation is essential.
Comfort is enhanced by controlling sightlines with plantings and lattices, and by using double-glazed glass. Furthermore, window placement conscious of airflow brings in natural coolness, achieving an energy-efficient space.
  • House in Higashiura|Homes with Scenic Views
    The tatami area serves as a reading corner.
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Scenic View
    Calm Presence
    Large Opening
    Breezy House
    Exposed Beam
    Single-Story House
    Wood Siding
    Capturing Light
    High Ceiling
    ScenicViews
    HighCeilings
    SingleStory
  • House in Chigasaki + Max Clean Studio|Homes with Scenic Views
    House in Chigasaki + Max Clean Studio
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    4-26-27 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Live-Work Integration
    Scenic View
    Second-Floor Living
    Sense of Openness
    Picture Window
    Built-in Kitchen
    Natural Modern
    One-Room Space
    Void
  • Sakuradai House|Homes with Scenic Views
    Sakuradai House
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    4-26-27 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Outdoor Living
    Large Opening
    Living with a Dog
    Wood Deck
    Borrowed Scenery
    Picture Window
    Exposed Beam
    Built-in Garage
    Open House
    Balcony
  • smoke hut|Homes with Scenic Views
    smoke hut
    Yoshihiro Ito Architect & Associates
    Yoshihiro Ito Architect & Associates
    7-8 Honmachi, Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture
    Wooden Sash
    Passage Doma
    Natural Materials
    Mindful Living
    Exposed Beam
    Mountain View House
    Solid Wood
    Shoji
  • House of the Cherry Blossom Keeper|Homes with Scenic Views
    An atrium and staircases connect vertical spaces, enabling three-dimensional internal air circulation.
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Wooden Sash
    Borrowed Scenery
    Lattice
    Breezy House
    Natural Modern
    Wood Plank Ceiling
    Void
    Open House
    ScenicViews
    OpenHouse
    Atrium

Homes with Scenic Views

Scenery and Terraces: The Sense of Openness and Expanded Living Created by an Intermediate Zone that Blends Scenery into Daily Life and Connects Indoors and Out.

Homes with Scenic Views |Stylish Terrace

A terrace is a vital space that strengthens the connection between indoors and outdoors, turning the scenery into a part of life. A design that allows seamless access from the living room creates a visual expansion and becomes a relaxing place for the family.
However, its openness requires measures to handle sightlines from the surroundings. Skillfully placing wooden lattices can moderately block views without creating a sense of confinement. Selecting materials that balance durability and texture, along with a design that considers comfortable use in every season, supports a pleasant lifestyle.

  • Fan House|Homes with Scenic Views
    Fan House
    Yoshihiro Ito Architect & Associates
    Yoshihiro Ito Architect & Associates
    7-8 Honmachi, Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture
    Curved Wall
    Timber Frame
    Borrowed Scenery
    Natural Materials
    Breezy House
    Exposed Beam
    Two-Family House
    Plaster Wall
    Shoji
  • Karuizawa Terrace|Homes with Scenic Views
    Terrace on the valley side, closest to the scenic vista
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    Mitsuhiro Kojima Architects
    426-1-101 Higashisin-machi, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
    Vacation Home
    Proportion
    Scenic View
    Sense of Openness
    Gallery Wall
    Living with Nature
    Terrace
    Mountain View House
    Open House
    LivingWithNature
    ScenicViews
    Terrace
    GalleryWall
  • A Small Single-Story House on a Sloped Site|Homes with Scenic Views
    A residence blessed by its natural environment, where one engages with the changing weather, time, and seasons through the interlacing canopy of trees.
    12mm Architects
    12mm Architects
    1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
    Natural Garden
    Scenic View
    Single-Story House
    Natural Modern
    Sloped Site
    One-Room Space
    Compact House
    CompactHouse
    ScenicViews
    SingleStory
    SlopedSite
  • House in Ashiya|Homes with Scenic Views
    House in Ashiya
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Natural Garden
    Wooden Sash
    Scenic View
    Second-Floor Living
    Exposed rafters
    Resort Style
    Water Basin
    Fully Openable Sash
    Semi-Basement
    Balcony
    ScenicView
    2FLDK
    ResortStyle
    ReflectingPool
    ExposedBeams
  • A Second Home in Yatsugatake|Homes with Scenic Views
    A Second Home in Yatsugatake
    Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio
    Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio
    532-5 Nakazawa, Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
    Vacation Home
    Circulation Flow
    Scenic View
    Optimized Storage
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Tile Deck
    Hotel-like
    Built-in Kitchen
    Japanese Modern
    Balcony
    ScenicViews
    CirculationFlow
    WoodBurningStove
    SecondHome
    JapaneseModern
  • House in Nishiokamoto II|Homes with Scenic Views
    House in Nishiokamoto II
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Skip Floor
    Scenic View
    Second-Floor Living
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Continuous Window
    Sloped Site
    Mountain View House
    Corner Window
    Balcony
    ScenicViews
    ResortStyle
    SkipFloor
    2FLDK

Homes with Scenic Views × Stylish Terrace

Scenery and the LDK: An Open Lifestyle Created by Light and Views that Embrace Family Time.

Homes with Scenic Views |Stylish Living-Dining-Kitchen Space

As a place where the family gathers, the LDK (living-dining-kitchen area) requires a design that skillfully incorporates scenery and natural light. Installing large windows or a void and arranging furniture to ensure clear sightlines brings a sense of spaciousness.
High-insulation windows and dimmable curtains allow for comfort to be adjusted according to the season and time of day. Using materials like wood and natural stone for the interior creates a warm space in harmony with the nature outside. Continuity with a terrace or garden also contributes to a rich lifestyle.

  • House in Saito Aohoku|Homes with Scenic Views
    House in Saito Aohoku
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    ARCHIXXX Satoru Shinno Architectural Design
    2-4-34 Minamimorimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
    Bath Court
    Wood Deck
    Borrowed Scenery
    Lattice
    Exposed Beam
    Japanese Modern
    Terrace
    Music Room
    Semi-Basement
  • Residence at Myokoji-dai|Homes with Scenic Views
    Residence at Myokoji-dai
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Skip Floor
    Natural Garden
    Couple Living
    Large Opening
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Custom-built vanity
    Void
    Open House
    tapestry
    library
    shower booth
  • House F in Hodogaya|Homes with Scenic Views
    House F in Hodogaya
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    4-26-27 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Outdoor Living
    Bath Court
    Second-Floor Living
    Large Opening
    Sense of Openness
    Wood Deck
    Simple Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    Balcony
  • A Small Single-Story House on a Sloped Site|Homes with Scenic Views
    A 12-tsubo open-plan layout that accommodates all aspects of daily living.
    12mm Architects
    12mm Architects
    1-1564 Shikenya, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
    Natural Garden
    Scenic View
    Single-Story House
    Natural Modern
    Sloped Site
    One-Room Space
    Compact House
    CompactHouse
    ScenicViews
    SingleStory
    SlopedSite
  • A Second Home in Yatsugatake|Homes with Scenic Views
    Behind the kitchen: laundry and pantry spaces
    Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio
    Tatsumi Negishi Architectural Studio
    532-5 Nakazawa, Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
    Vacation Home
    Circulation Flow
    Scenic View
    Optimized Storage
    Wood-Burning Stove
    Tile Deck
    Hotel-like
    Built-in Kitchen
    Japanese Modern
    Balcony
    ScenicViews
    CirculationFlow
    WoodBurningStove
    SecondHome
    JapaneseModern
  • House in Komoro|Homes with Scenic Views
    House in Komoro
    KASA ARCHITECTS
    KASA ARCHITECTS
    2-21-2-1S Fuda, Chofu City, Tokyo
    Proportion
    Large Opening
    Sense of Openness
    Wood Deck
    Exposed rafters
    White House
    Solar Panel
    Continuous Window
    Natural Modern
    Open House
    SingleStory
    WoodDeck
    OpenHouse

Homes with Scenic Views × Stylish Living-Dining-Kitchen Space

Scenery and the Bathroom: A Healing Space Design that Balances Privacy and Openness.

Homes with Scenic Views |Stylish Bathrooms

Incorporating scenery into the bathroom transforms daily bathing into a special, healing time. When installing large windows, plantings and louvers are used to block views from the surroundings while securing natural light and a sense of openness.
Insulation is also crucial; double-glazed glass and wall insulation prevent cold in the winter and maintain a comfortable temperature. Furthermore, a well-planned ventilation system and thorough moisture control measures achieve a bathroom space that is both functional and comfortable.

  • HE10 — AICA Project Example Contest, Excellence Award|Homes with Scenic Views
    HE10 — AICA Project Example Contest, Excellence Award
    YIA Ishiue Yoshihiro Architectural Design Office
    YIA Ishiue Yoshihiro Architectural Design Office
    1572 Amagawataki-cho, Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
    Outdoor Living
    Second-Floor Living
    Large Opening
    Visual Control
    Hotel-like
    Exposed Beam
    Continuous Window
    Inner Balcony
    Night View
    High Ceiling
  • vida|Homes with Scenic Views
    vida
    *studioLOOP Architects
    *studioLOOP Architects
    3-8-4 Asahino, Itakura-machi, Ora-gun, Gunma Prefecture
    Proportion
    Second-Floor Living
    Narrow House
    White House
    Borrowed Scenery
    Hidden Storage
    Built-in Kitchen
  • Residence at Myokoji-dai|Homes with Scenic Views
    Residence at Myokoji-dai
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    Naoko Matsumoto Architects & Associates
    1304 Park Front Nakano Arai Yakushi, 5-5-10 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Japan
    Skip Floor
    Natural Garden
    Couple Living
    Large Opening
    Island Kitchen
    Natural Materials
    Japanese Modern
    Custom-built vanity
    Void
    Open House
    tapestry
    library
    shower booth
  • House F in Hodogaya|Homes with Scenic Views
    House F in Hodogaya
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    4-26-27 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Outdoor Living
    Bath Court
    Second-Floor Living
    Large Opening
    Sense of Openness
    Wood Deck
    Simple Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    Balcony
  • House in Nishiokamoto II|Homes with Scenic Views
    House in Nishiokamoto II
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Skip Floor
    Scenic View
    Second-Floor Living
    Resort Style
    Hotel-like
    Continuous Window
    Sloped Site
    Mountain View House
    Corner Window
    Balcony
    ScenicViews
    ResortStyle
    SkipFloor
    2FLDK
  • Kamakura Plus|Homes with Scenic Views
    Kamakura Plus
    Far East Design Lab.
    Far East Design Lab.
    Cercle Akasaka 1F, 4-2-25 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
    Wooden Sash
    Scenic View
    Lattice
    Natural Modern
    Doma Living
    Privacy
    Mountain View House
    Void
    ScenicViews
    EarthenFloorLiving
    WoodenSashes
    Atrium

Homes with Scenic Views × Stylish Bathrooms

Scenery and Exterior: A Design that Resonates with the Surrounding Landscape, Creating an Appearance that Blends Naturally Through Materials, Form, and Color.

Homes with Scenic Views |Stylish Exteriors

The fundamental principle for the exterior is a design that values harmony with the scenery. Using natural materials like wood and stone helps the building blend into the surrounding landscape and deepen in character over time.
Subdued color tones are chosen so the building consciously melts into the environment. A simple form and an emphasis on horizontal lines create a tranquil appearance without spoiling the view. Large glass surfaces bring in light and invite the scenery indoors, but insulation performance and security are also fully considered.

  • House F in Hodogaya|Homes with Scenic Views
    House F in Hodogaya
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    Takayoshi Nakamura Architects & Associates
    4-26-27 Utsukushigaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Outdoor Living
    Bath Court
    Second-Floor Living
    Large Opening
    Sense of Openness
    Wood Deck
    Simple Modern
    Exposed Beam
    Void
    Balcony
  • Susami House|Homes with Scenic Views
    Susami House
    Abax Architects
    Abax Architects
    203 Higashi-Shin Building, 1-7-12 Awaza, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Second-Floor Living
    Large Opening
    White House
    Resort Style
    Second House
    Beach House
    Continuous Window
    Ocean View House
    Balcony
    SecondHouse
    ResortStyle
    2FLDK
  • House in Sakai|Homes with Scenic Views
    House in Sakai
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Closed to Outside, Open to Inside
    Wood Deck
    Exposed Beam
    Living with Plants
    Privacy
    Terrace
    Brick
    Terrace
    Garden
    Brick
    EnclosedOutsideOpenInside
    Privacy
  • House of Wind - A Residence Where Landscape Is Part of Everyday Life|Homes with Scenic Views
    House of Wind - A Residence Where Landscape Is Part of Everyday Life
    Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect
    Tokuhiro Norimatsu Architect
    2nd Floor, Okada Building, 2-25 Tsurumai Higashi-cho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture, Japan
    Second-Floor Living
    Borrowed Scenery
    Japanese House
    Lattice
    Built-in Kitchen
    Inner Balcony
    Inner Garage
    Doma Storage
    Custom-built vanity
  • House in Kotani|Homes with Scenic Views
    House in Kotani
    Kurashi no Jōzōsho
    Kurashi no Jōzōsho
    4-14-12 Honkugenuma, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
    Second-Floor Living
    Borrowed Scenery
    Wet-Engawa
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    Gardening
    Living with Cats
    Gardening
    SecondFloorLivingRoom
    BorrowedScenery
  • House in Hirakata|Homes with Scenic Views
    The articulated exterior spaces connect the building to the town through layered spatial depths
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    Kumi Inoue Architects
    2-6-15 Kuwazu, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
    Natural Garden
    Scenic View
    Built-in Kitchen
    Exposed Beam
    Natural Modern
    Parallel Kitchen & Dining
    Open House
    Harmony
    Gardening
    ScenicViews
    OpenHouse
    Harmony

Homes with Scenic Views × Stylish Exteriors

  • A Design of Warmth Where the Flicker of Fire Embraces Life
    Homes Featuring Wood-Burning Stoves|Introduction to Examples by Floor Plan & Room Type|A Design of Warmth Where the Flicker of Fire Embraces Life
    2025-10-13|Qurasuki Editorial Department
  • A Life that Invites Light and Wind, Enjoying the Changing Seasons
    Homes Featuring Courtyards|Introduction to Examples by Floor Plan & Room Type|A Life that Invites Light and Wind, Enjoying the Changing Seasons
    2025-10-13|Qurasuki Editorial Department
  • A Life with a Garden, Living with the Scenery of the Four Seasons
    Homes with Gardens|Introduction to Examples by Floor Plan & Room Type|A Life with a Garden, Living with the Scenery of the Four Seasons
    2025-10-13|Qurasuki Editorial Department
  • A Home That Elevates Everyday Life: Materials, Lighting, and Breathing Space That Create Comfort
    Hotel‑inspired Residence|Introduction to Examples by Floor Plan & Room Type|A Home That Elevates Everyday Life: Materials, Lighting, and Breathing Space That Create Comfort
    2026-05-17|Qurasuki Editorial Department
  • Living Abundantly in Small Spaces
    Compact House|Introduction to Architecture Firms|Living Abundantly in Small Spaces
    2026-05-11|Qurasuki Editorial Department
  • Creating a Private Space that Invites Light and Breeze
    Stylish Courtyards|Key Points for Home Building|Creating a Private Space that Invites Light and Breeze
    2025-10-20|Qurasuki Editorial Department
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