they highlight their unique location, produce a relaxed atmosphere and therefore help to relieve the occupant. References http://dearasis.blogspot.com/2008/04/nora-house-atelier-bow-wow.html http://www.bow-wow.jp/profile/works_e.html http://www.designbuild-network.com/features/feature49404/ http://dearasis.blogspot.com/2008/04/nora-house-atelier-bow-wow.html http://archrecord.construction.com/residential/recordHouses/2008/08Nora.asp http://dearasis.blogspot.com/2008/04/nora-house-atelier-bow-wow.html Buildings and structures in Sendai Tokyo Institute of Technology Houses in Japan Atelier Bow-Wow buildings