History's Layers Here

Niihama really pleasantly surprises me sometimes. Out cycling the neighborhoods behind the station, tucked in behind this

and this

I came across something at first glance radically different.

But thinking about principles — clean, straight lines without unnecessary ornamentation — perhaps it wasn't so out of character after all.

Above is a view from the front. Notice the tasteful orange noren partially screening the interior courtyard.

The lights and electric outlets and mail slots are small and unobtrusive. And I love the fact that the building is sitting in the middle of nowhere surrounded by fields.