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Grand Tsuru Niseko I-Villa Yokutyibilika Eqhweni by ABD Architecture LLC

Grand Tsuru Niseko I-Villa Yokutyibilika Eqhweni by ABD Architecture LLC is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ezokwakha, Izakhiwo Nezinhlaka Competition Category.


IsilivaEzokwakha· 2024

Grand Tsuru Niseko I-Villa Yokutyibilika Eqhweni

by ABD Architecture LLC

Client: ABD Architecture LLC

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Ezokwakha Category

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The Design

About Grand Tsuru Niseko I-Villa Yokutyibilika Eqhweni

Itholakala imizuzu embalwa ukusuka ezintabeni zokutyibilika eqhweni zamazwe ngamazwe zase-Niseko futhi izungezwe yimihlathi ye-silver birch, lezi zakhiwo ezintathu ezizikhethekile zokuqasha zokutyibilika eqhweni zinomklamo ovumelwanayo onezimphetho zophahla ezinde kanye nesakhiwo sokhuni esikhanyayo, esiphefumulelwe ukunda okunobuntu kwendwa, okuyilapho zithola khona igama lazo, i-Grand Tsuru. Ngayinye inikeza indawo yokuhlala ebanzi enamafasitela amade anikeza imibono emihle, amagumbi okulala amabili ahlobiswe ngesitayela saseJapane, kanye negumbi lokulala eliyinhloko elinebhafu elikhulu laseJapane elinamatyula. Izitebhisi, ezigcwele ukukhanya, zixhumanisa ngokushelelayo futhi zikhanyisela wonke amagumbi alezi zakhiwo ezinezindlela zemigodi ezehlukene.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Grand Tsuru Niseko I-Villa Yokutyibilika Eqhweni iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Grand Tsuru Niseko I-Villa Yokutyibilika Eqhweni ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Grand Tsuru Niseko I-Villa Yokutyibilika Eqhweni iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

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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Copyrights belong to ABD Architecture LLC
Team Members
ABD Architecture LLC
Franck Giral
Pierre Biard

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