Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto has come up with a unique design for a house in Tokyo, Japan.

Made up almost completely of transparent glass, the house is made up of 21 'platforms', each of which can serve as a working, resting, sleeping or living space.

Based around the concept of a 'tree', each platform is linked to each other by movable or fixed stairs and ladders, making it seem like an enormous loft.

Inside a transparent house in Japan Click on thumbnail to view

It acts as a single room and also as multiple rooms. Inhabits move around the house without actually entering or exiting rooms.

Designers said each location in the house is connected by one another via the inhabitants' voices talking to each other or seeing each other through the various 'branches' of the 'tree'.

The house is supported by metal frame. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls are completely transparent, allowing light to filter in. This makes it a very eco-friendly house, with minimum lighting needed.

Certain parts of the house is equipped with in-floor heating to help fight cold during the winter months.

But those keen on privacy may not be enthusiastic about the design of the house, as it barely offers sufficient privacy for those who like to keep things personal.

However, there are curtains which can be drawn to ensure privacy.

While some may not like it as a home, some have envisioned it as a hangout place or a fun office to work in.

The white decoration and light-coloured furniture gives the house an airy, comfortable atmosphere.

There is also an in-built garage.

Light filters in during daylight hours, from sunrise to sunet.

paullim@sph.com.sg