![SOL / Hitoshi Saruta - Countertop, Windows, Table, Sink, Kitchen, Glass](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/55ba/ee65/e58e/ce6b/e300/00d7/newsletter/portada__52W5536.jpg?1438314078)
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Architects: Hitoshi Saruta
- Year: 2013
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Photographs:Yasuno Sakata
![SOL / Hitoshi Saruta - Windows, Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/55ba/eddd/e58e/ce6d/3a00/00cc/medium_jpg/_52W5619.jpg?1438313943)
Text description provided by the architects. While drafting the design of “cnest”, we received an offer to design a house on the neighboring lot by sheer coincidence.
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Although the layouts are quite similar to each other due to similar terms and conditions of construction, SOL has defining characteristics of embracing light and framing scenery.
![SOL / Hitoshi Saruta - Sink, Windows, Countertop](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/55ba/ed57/e58e/ce6d/3a00/00c6/newsletter/_52W5394.jpg?1438313808)
Designed using sequential repetition, the unusual arrangement of large square windows provides residents with a breath-taking view from almost every angle. Whether sitting, standing, or walking, one will have a picturesque view at any given hour of the day.
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We have designed a quiet house filled with light by once again controlling the contrast of light and shadows.
![SOL / Hitoshi Saruta - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/55ba/ed77/e58e/ce6d/3a00/00c7/newsletter/_52W5439.jpg?1438313841)
The views are equally beautiful at dusk, as one has an impressive view of the sun melting into the lush landscape surrounded by the Oiso Mountains.
![SOL / Hitoshi Saruta - Chair, Table, Lighting, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/55ba/ed8e/e58e/ce6b/e300/00cd/medium_jpg/_52W5503.jpg?1438313864)