#Hokkaido

Located in an area with direct access to the Niseko Hirafu ski slopes in Hokkaido, Japan, the hotel, MUWA NISEKO, expresses the characteristics of its surrounding landscape. The architecture, by Nikken Sekkei Ltd, is a collection of gabled roofs, a form that relates to both the region’s small-scale buildings and its traditional landscape.  Forward Stroke Inc. Nikken Sekkei Ltd A new Niseko landmark Situated within a national park, the project is subject to regulations governing elements such as building height and roof shape. The design responds to this context by incorporating gabled roofs reminiscent of Hokkaido’s traditional landscape. This allows the architecture to maintain the area's scenery while accommod... More