Designed by the acclaimed Daida Design Studio, the Rankoshi Observation House in Hokkaido, Japan, is a captivating residential project that seamlessly integrates with its stunning natural surroundings. This 2022 house, built for a client who loves winter sports and plants, features a thoughtful layout that includes a garage, ski room, guest quarters, and a cozy main living space.
With extended eaves and decks, a central solarium, and a focus on natural materials, the Rankoshi Observation House creates a harmonious balance between the indoors and the breathtaking vistas of Mount Yotei, Mount Shiribetsu, and the Annupuri range.
Discover Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, a luxurious mountain resort located in Hokkaido, Japan. Designed by Nikken Sekkei in 2019, the resort features a contemporary chapel designed in harmony with the four seasons, reflecting traditional Japanese aesthetics.
The chapel boasts a “floating grand roof” symbolizing traditional Japanese architecture, and provides guests with a quasi-outdoor resort wedding experience, private dining, buffets, seminars, conferences and concert events. With its air-conditioning system and understated window-side air outlet grilles, this modern mountain resort brings luxury to the pristine heart of Niseko’s Hanazono area.
