The form drawn is based on the design concept of FLUID & CRAFT creating an unprecedented landscape as a monument to the approach to Nittaiji Temple. “FLUID” is a concept of ‘fluidity/smoothness’ derived from the undulating topography of Kakuozan and the many curves of the cityscape. “CRAFT” is “craft/technique/creation” in honor of the city’s artisans who have built a new culture based on foreign traditions. On the exterior, the project is characterized by a sculptural form created by overlapping horizontal lines on each level that emphasizes flowing curves, and smoothly changing the volume step by step as it progresses to the top. The corners of the building are made of curved glass, creating smooth movement. Stone is also added to the lower part of the building to create a calm expression with a sense of craftsmanship, like a mansion that blends in with the street scape along the Nittaiji approach. At the entrance to the porch-cohere a dynamic curved approach gate welcomes you, and further ahead, the two-story grand entrance leads you to the reception lounge, where the garden spreads across the windows and sunlight envelops the space.