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Grand Tsuru Niseko Ski Villa by Franck Giral |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
FG: We wanted to design a structure that would appear relatively light, and also with a blend of horizontal and vertical lines. We also had to deal with other factors, like privacy between buildings, capturing the forest views, etc...
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
FG: We wanted to achieve somenthing elegant that uses local construction methods.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
FG: Have it built.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
FG: It took roughly 10 months from concept to construction drawings.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
FG: This design was commissioned by our client, the developer.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
FG: This product, as of July 2024, is under construction, and completion of at least 2 villas are planned for December 2024. The project is being sold by the developer.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
FG: Our core clientele is either developer or individuals of ski rental properties in Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
FG: The buyers are wealthy individuals who want a ski rental property near the ski hills.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
FG: We tried as much as possiblel to stay away from properties in the vicinity. The short cantilevered roofs, the short balconies and the skii floor are all features rarely seen.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
FG: The high slanted ceiling in the living space, surrounded by loft windows, which makes a very bright space open on the surrounding forest.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
FG: We intensively used Revit, for the architectural, but also for the structural design. This helped us check the design in 3D and check all corners of the property.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
FG: We believe in this project and our design, and thought we had a fair chance.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
FG: This was a first for a small team of foreigners working in Japan, so it is an achievement to not only complete the design but have it being built. We are ready for more complicated projects.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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