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A home with flexible use is attractive because it allows you to flexibly change the use of rooms according to changes in family structure, work style, and hobbies. A space initially used as a children's playroom can later be turned into a private room, or utilized as a workspace or hobby space, giving a single space multiple roles. By incorporating movable furniture, fixtures, and floor plans with blank spaces, it becomes easier to respond to changes in lifestyle. Rather than fixing the completed form at the moment of creation, being able to update the use while living leads to the new value of a long-lasting home. This introduces a flexible-use home that can update the roles of spaces according to changing lifestyles.