Grand Tsuru Niseko Skivilla by ABD Architecture LLC

Grand Tsuru Niseko Skivilla by ABD Architecture LLC is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Zilver in Architectuur, Gebouwen en Constructieontwerp Competition Category.

ZilverArchitectuur· 2024

Grand Tsuru Niseko Skivilla

by ABD Architecture LLC

Client: ABD Architecture LLC

A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Architectuur Category

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The Design

About Grand Tsuru Niseko Skivilla

Gelegen op enkele minuten afstand van de internationale skipistes van Niseko en omringd door zilverberken, bieden deze 3 exclusieve ski-accommodaties een harmonieus ontwerp met verlengde dakranden en een lichte houten structuur, geïnspireerd op de gracieuze vlucht van de kraanvogel, waaraan zij hun naam Grand Tsuru ontlenen. Elk biedt een ruime woonruimte met hoge ramen die schilderachtige uitzichten bieden, twee in Japanse stijl ingerichte slaapkamers, en een hoofdslaapkamer met een groot Japans betegeld bad. De in licht badende trap verbindt en verlicht naadloos alle hoeken van de split-level panden.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Zilver

Grand Tsuru Niseko Skivilla is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Grand Tsuru Niseko Skivilla wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Grand Tsuru Niseko Skivilla is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The development Grand Tsuru, meaning Crane in Japanese, seamlessly blends Japanese elegance with nature. Minutes from ski slopes, the three 250 m2 properties, feature a harmonious design with extended eaves and wood louvers, a spacious living area, two bedrooms and a Japanese style master bedroom. The central staircase connects all levels of the skip floor property. Beyond a residence, Grand Tsuru embodies cultural grace and natural beauty in Niseko's snow haven.
Dimensions & Packaging: Internal floor area 230.63 m2
Construction floor area 250.55 m2
18.046 m length x 8.314 m width
Tags: niseko, ski, resort, villa, chalet, japan, hokkaido, abd, luxury, property
Production Technology: This project was designed using mostly the Building Information Modeling software Revit, with which the entire project was modeled in 3D and building approval and construction drawing sets produced, as well as the rendering software Twinmotion, with a Path Tracing rendering output.
Design Challenge: One critical objective for this project was to capture the enchanting views of the surrounding forest, while preserving privacy from the public road and among the bespoke properties. This was achieved through four simple steps:
1. Longitudinal building shape
2. Setback of buildings
3. Semi-blind wall on one longitudinal wall
4. Shift to open laterally the view
Research: As our first ever building project with a traditional Japanese timber structure, we took special care and time to model the entire building's structure in 3D, including the concrete foundation, the timber framing, the roof structure, as well as all the assemblies, to ensure it stayed discreet and blended in the interior design.
Inspiration: Grand Tsuru seamlessly weaves together the grace of Japanese culture and the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. The name itself, meaning crane in Japanese, encapsulates the essence of the project. As a crane taking flight, the properties exude a sense of weightlessness of the traditional Japanese timber framing, accentuated by the extended eaves, and the striking verticality of metal cladding, tall windows, and natural wood louvers adorning the facades.
Project Duration: The project is planned to start construction in May 2024 and finished in November 2024.
The property is situated in Niseko town, Hokkaido, Japan.
Operation Flow: This property is primarily meant for a winter use, as a ski rental property. It thefore boasts a snow shedding roof, covered balconies, a ski room and a garage.
Since the property is planned to be built in a cold climate area, a special emphasis was taken to ensure a warm internal environment, with increased insulation and underfloor heating.
Patents: Copyrights belong to ABD Architecture LLC
Team Members: ABD Architecture LLC
Franck Giral
Pierre Biard