The barrier-free movement aims to improve social environments that people with disabilities find restrictive, and establish a universal society in which both people with disabilities and the able-bodied can function efficiently. The problem lies in the persistent premise by people with disabilities and those without that disabled people must fit into able-bodied society. In February 2015 at Asahi Art Square, the Barrier House Project initiated by artist Haruchi Osaki explored the idea that in fact a life with ‘disabilities’ and ‘barriers’ is richer and more varied than that of an able-bodied person. The project includes the building of a real house in collaboration with architect Shunichi Kasajima.