Yohei Takano, Sachiko Morita (MARU。architecture)

This is a house for a family of five living together with diverse creatures such as tropical lizards in a town rich in nature. A forest of lizards, which prefer a warmer environment, is placed in the center of the house, surrounded by the human living environment, and a "nested thermal environment" with well-shaped walls that let in light and ventilation are placed across the house to create a connection between the forest, interior, and town. By creating a continuous three-dimensional circulation between the various living spaces, the project aims to create an environment in which various systems are folded together and the family, plants, and animals coexist in natural harmony.