Optical Masterpiece: Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP’s Glass-Cloaked Oasis in Downtown Hiroshima
Nestled among towering apartment buildings in downtown Hiroshima, Japan, this seemingly modest three-storey family house by Tokyo-based architectural practice Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP is a remarkable achievement: it offers its occupants a serene, secluded oasis amid the city's hustle and bustle, despite being situated on a busy thoroughfare. To make this happen, the architects designed an “optical glass façade”, behind which they created a lush verdant courtyard, complete with trees, shrubbery, and a reflecting pool.