Behind a cascade of glass bricks, a secret garden thrives in this Tokyo home. In the heart of the city, a family of four sought to trade high-rise apartment living for a home with more tranquility. …

Behind a cascade of glass bricks, a secret garden thrives in this Tokyo home. In the heart of the city, a family of four sought to trade high-rise apartment living for a home with more tranquility. “We wanted to be situated in an urban, residential area, where the presence of greenery and the gentle caress of the wind can be experienced throughout every season,” they say. The couple called upon @hiroshi_nakamura_naparchitects to envision a residence that would allow them to live in harmony wi…