Text description provided by the architects. The original clients, Mr. and Mrs. Ishii, he was a sculptor and she was a painter. This was to be used as an atelier. They wanted to invite people over from time to time for concerts. They were acquaintances (or should I call them comrades) from the days of student protests.
Text description provided by the architects. After making a few basic requests, Mr. Yamakawa had very little to say. He wanted a spacious terrace--a place that was like a living room where he could also take his meals and relax the whole day long. The villa would be used mainly as a summer retreat; it would not be used in winter.
