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Montblanc HouseAren't these photos of the heavenly, white Montblanc House almost unreal? The home, completed by <a href="http://www.studiovelocity.jp/">Studio Velocity</a> in 2009, is so airy and ethereal that it's hard to believe it sits on a rather nondescript block in the suburbs of Japan. As you can see, the residents enjoy the generous cutouts in the roof which create flexible indoor/outdoor rooms and allow daylight to drench the interiors. Click through our gallery to see more photos of the delightful spaces in the home, like a gorgeous <a href="http://inhabitat.com/artist-kris-verdoncks-enclosed-bio-dome-is-full-of-belgium%E2%80%99s-most-invasive-species/">enclosed garden</a> and a patio space accessed by climbing up a ladder!1
Montblanc HouseThe Montblanc House, which is also known as "Shiroi Yama no You no Ie" in Japanese or "House That Resembles a White Mountain," is a three story home that we think was named quite aptly.2
Montblanc HouseDesigned by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okazaki,_Aichi">Okazaki</a>-based Studio Velocity, the home resides in a quiet residential area of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/index.php?s=japan">Japan</a>.3
Montblanc HouseAlthough the area isn't as cluttered as the big city, the home is enclosed by neighbouring buildings on three sides, so the architects were aiming to create more of an airy feeling without detracting from privacy.4
Montblanc HouseBy envisioning the entire volume in one color, white, <a href="http://www.studiovelocity.jp/">Studio Velocity</a> was able to make it seem lighter, brighter and more spacious than it actually is.5
Montblanc HouseThey also cut away large portions of the roof, but instead of adding glass, they chose to keep the spaces open, letting in air and light.6
Montblanc HouseA giant cutout that's perfect for seeing the fireworks in this neighborhood during the summer celebrations!7
Montblanc HouseIn addition to this open design, the whole home is filled with greenery.8
Montblanc HouseThere is a small garden on the first level and several patio spaces for the homeowners to enjoy as well as a modest yard in the back.9
Montblanc HouseA peaceful precipice that can be accessed via a lone ladder.10
Montblanc HouseThe kitchen is filled with light and even has a small eating nook beside it.11











