When the concept for VERNACLE was conceived, the first place we visited was the studio and home of ceramic artist Taizo Kuroda.

The location on top of a small hill in Izu can be said to be the origin of the ``Life Style'' that CEO Yuya Matsumoto experienced and admired.

The location, overlooking Oshima and Toshima, creates a beautiful contrast between light and shadow in the garden, and the fresh greenery sways in the pleasant breeze. At the back of the garden was a small black ``water exhibition room'' by Tadao Ando.

The buildings here fully embrace the unique atmosphere of the area, and have a natural appearance as if they have been there for a long time. It is by no means extravagant, but the space is spacious and full of subtle richness. Although it has the functionality of a home or an atelier, the size of the door and each component convey a strong sense of how it should be here.

We thought, ``I want to live like this.'' He also said, ``I want to live like this more often.'' It seemed to lead to a richness different from the modern mainstream.