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Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Vila by ABD Architecture LLC

Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Vila by ABD Architecture LLC is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Сребрна награда A' Design Award in Дизајн архитектуре, зграда и конструкција Competition Category.


СребрнаАрхитектура· 2024

Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Vila

by ABD Architecture LLC

Client: ABD Architecture LLC

Сребрна награда A' Design Award Winner in Архитектура Category

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The Design

About Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Vila

Smeštene nekoliko minuta od međunarodnih ski staza Niseko i okružene srebrnim brezama, ove tri ekskluzivne vile za ski izdavanje odlikuju se harmoničnim dizajnom sa produženim strehama i svetlom drvenom strukturom, inspirisanim gracioznim letom ždrala, po kome su dobile ime Grand Tsuru. Svaka nudi prostran dnevni boravak sa visokim prozorima koji pružaju slikovite poglede, dve spavaće sobe uređene u japanskom stilu i glavnu spavaću sobu sa velikom japanskom kadom obloženom pločicama. Stepenište, okupano svetlošću, besprekorno povezuje i obasjava sve uglove ovih vila sa preskočenim nivoima.

The Recognition

About the Сребрна награда A' Design Award

Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Vila је добитник Сребрне награде A' Design Award, изузетно престижног признања које се додељује врхунским, предивним и импресивним дизајнима. Добитници Сребрне награде неизмерно су бриљантна и изузетно креативна дела која илуструју изузетну стручност, таленат и оштроумност својих дизајнера. Очекује се да Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Vila буде дивно, узорно дело, запажено професионално и дубоко иновативно. Овај дизајн награђен Сребрном наградом A' Design Award веома је запажен, дивљен изум који користи и помера границе уметности, науке, дизајна и технологије. Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Vila је творевина којој многи завиде, која буди жеље, доноси позитивна осећања и изазива чуђење и дивљење.

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.
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Team Members
ABD Architecture LLC
Franck Giral
Pierre Biard

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