Franck Giral

Specialized in Architecture Design.

Franck Giral

About Franck Giral

Franck Giral is a structural engineer turned architect. He is a certified PMP (Project Management Professional), as well as a real estate licensee and licensed architect in Japan. Franck started in 2020 the architectural firm ABD Architecture LLC based in Sapporo that specializes in the development and design of ski rental properties in the international ski resort Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan. Franck's architectural breakthrough project is with Grand Tsuru Niseko, a 3 property luxurious villa development. Franck leverages his technical background in engineering and project management to enhance architectural design for the benefit of his international affluent clients and developers.

  • Winner of 2 A' Design Awards.
  • Specialized in Architecture Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs
  • Architecture
Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Villa

Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Villa

Architecture Design

Ice and Fire Chalet

Ice and Fire Chalet

Architecture Design

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Extended Interview with Franck Giral

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I graduated in structural and civil engineering in France. I worked as technical engineer in French building construction industry before moving to China to do project management for warehouse construction. I moved again to Japan to start project management of construction projects in Niseko, renown international ski resort in Hokkaido. Since I passed the 2nd class architect test in Japan in 2012, I established a project management and architectural design firm 2020.
How did you become a designer?
Structurall engineering and engineering are interesting in general, but their application is often limited to a small part of a bigger project. I wanted to be able to have a more holistic response to original demands and needs from the client. And if we are being honest, the architect profession is more rewarding that the engineer one.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
A little bit of both, I guess. In my previous work, I had to try designing master plans, some building plans, etc... although that was not part of my job description. After having established my architectural firm, I looked for real architectural design opportunities.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
We design currently mostly luxurious ski rental properties. We are acquiring civil engineering skills and hope to design master plans. But what we really want to have the opportunity to design is sprawling secondary residences.
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
I have yet to consider myself a good designer, so it's not an easy question. I would say a great designer has such an eye that he or she has a vision that is close to the completed design. whereas a good designer will test his or her design through several iterations and maybe options to get a good design.
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
For me, a good design is something that really comes together. There are many instances in the design process when we feel, but cannot clearly identify or articulate, is not right and needs refinement. Finding and correcting these points is what make a really good design.
What is your day to day look like?
I am an engineer at heart and my dream would be to do space building's design. All the new challenges linked to toxic atmosphere (or the lack thereof), the need for a self-sustaining system and all the social problems to consider appeal to me.
How do you decide if your design is ready?
Since I don't come from an architecture background, my inspiration rather comes from pop culture: movies, series and comic books. They all require preparation (project management), creativity and good taste.
What is your biggest design work?
I think my favorite design is the Porsche 911. Just because it's (almost) timeless. It's designed to perfection, and few people can disagree.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
Curiosity and tenacity. Curiosity makes learning new things easy; tenacity is what helps you get the great design and it's the hard part.

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