The house is in the front row of a new town located on a hill where you can see a splendid panorama commanding the center of Hiroshima City to off the coast of Miyajima. The shape of the house is like a fan; the size of the house is smaller in the rear but becomes wider toward the front view. The shape uses the advantage of the subdivision where the homesites are allocated alternately before and behind the row, to share the benefits of view, sunlight and airiness with neighbors, and to block neighbors' views from each other. The house receives peaceful natural light and a breeze from east, which are amplified and enhanced to be brought inside. The internal space consists of units in which private rooms fit in and the hull that wraps them. The misalignment of the space axes and big and small voids create various forms of space. The style of the space greatly differs by floor. The first floor without windows protects privacy, blocking the strong light of the setting sun and saving energy, while at the same time, the view is converted into light and shadow, which create subtleties of expression in the space. The second floor with the large windowpane opens widely. The panorama enhances the charm in a wide angle and variegated frame, and gives a more dynamic impression by stark contrast with the first floor. The scene for family get-togethers, the panoramic view and the reflection in the window glass stratify the living space and melt with light and breeze. The panoramic view, livability, community and the architecture acting on them have resulted in the richness of the space and pleasant life. This house is clearly distinct from a mere space with a fine view.                                 （ Ryuichi Furumoto　）