Located just outside of the bustling, shop-lined streets of Tokyo's Shibuya ward, House in Yoga is designed to let its inhabitants experience the outdoors in an urban context.The house, created by local studio Keiji Ashizawa Design, comprises a couple of stacked concrete volumes and is interspersed with green spaces.

The plot of land that House in Yoga sits on is largely shadowed by a taller neighbouring property, meaning the studio couldn't exclusively rely on windows to bring in views of the outdoors.As a solution, a glass-walled courtyard sits at the centre of the floor plan, extending up from the ground floor to the second level.Green shrubbery lines its floor, while at its centre a huge leafy tree has been planted.

The courtyard is visible from House in Yoga's entryway. Here there is a sequence of doors that grant access to a small gym, garage and guest quartersA flight of stairs with open timber treads leads up to the first floor, which accommodates an open-plan living area.

Decor throughout has been kept simple – the kitchen features almost-black cabinetry and the sitting room is anchored by a dark-grey sectional sofa. A long wooden table sits in the middle of the dining area, above which tiered paper lamps have been suspended

Together the spaces face onto a decked outdoor terrace lined with greenery, complete with a simple bench where inhabitants can sit and relax throughout the day. Slatted wooden screens stop passersby on the street from looking inThe upper branches of the central tree in the courtyard can also be seen from this point of the house.

House in Yoga's bedrooms are on the second floor, where the studio has ensured outdoor space is still accessible.In the master bathroom, a standalone tub backs onto a glazed sliding door that, when pushed back, leads onto another small open-air courtyard with a fruit tree in a planter.