Fujigaoka M is a modern light apartment completed by Sinato in 2014. The 689-square-foot home is located in Fujigaoka, Aoba Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.This renovation of a unit in a 26 year old apartment complex is a dwelling for a married couple. By placing the bedroom and walk-in closet on either side of the existing load-bearing wall, the two windows facing the southwest are connected by forming an L-shaped open space with the goal of creating an internal environment that allows for the free flow of light and air throughout the entire home. The L-shaped wood wall that serves as the partition between the open space and the sleeping area is a large piece of furniture where you can hang a picture, store books, sit or even roll around on, allowing it to become a symbol uniting the house. The ‘open space’ also includes the kitchen and wash basin and contrary to typical placement of the wash basin in the windowless bath area, by placing it in this open space one can feel the fresh outside air as well as a connection to the rest of the family inside. 
