Mitani House The building, set amid an apple orchard, has a simple exterior reminiscent of a wooden schoolhouse.Entrance with Ōya stone paving. The door opens inward.The first-floor level is raised one meter above the ground to account for snowfall.The dining room window offers a distant view of the Asama Plateau.A traditional inglenook fireplace is built into a corner of the living room.The studio has an open double-height space, with a loft accessible via a spiral staircase. Back