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Project • By Belsize Architects • Private Houses
Crans Montana House
The Crans Montana house is a large family home set into a steep south facing slope in the Swiss resort of Crans Montana. The original outline planning permission was obtained by a local architect and we were then asked by the clients, for whom we had worked on a number of projects in London to further develop the design.
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The style is not that of a tradition alpine chalet, but serves to reflect the angular mountainous landscape. A essential element of the brief was also to ensure that same landscape was fully displayed through the unusually large and tall windows. The clients also wanted to mirror the complexity of the site to create spacious and striking, multi level interiors... More
Project • By Nikken Sekkei Ltd • Airports
Kumamoto Airport Passenger Terminal
Post-earthquake background
Nikken Sekkei first became involved in designing Kumamoto Airport as the architect for the Phase 5 expansion and renovation of the domestic terminal in 2012. This project included adding a single layer to the curbside area and improving environmental performance. It received the Building and Equipment Long-life Cycle Association (BELCA) Award, one of Japan's major architecture prizes that recognizes buildings that contribute to improving the quality of the built environment. The terminal building persevered through the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, which included two level 7 seismic intensity events, as well as numerous subsequent aftershocks. Although partially damaged, an overall assessment concluded that this was... More