A scenic area overlooking kyoto and an almost perfectly-shaped right triangle, contains a steep slope in both transverse and longitudinal axes,  informing a tangential structure that extends out from the landscape. the 'house in kimago' by japanese practice mega is an extruded narrow home on a horizontal steel frame base supported by individual pylons, limiting the impact on the site. a timber-frame structure holds the gabled roof clad in galvanized steel panels. the program is organized over two floors, both of which end at one extreme of the house characterized by a full-size glass wall that allows views out to the city below. the upstairs contains two bedrooms and the living spaces are located below, including a kitchen, living and dining rooms, and a small study area.