ACCIDENT, luck, undiscovered natural talent or something else altogether, it doesn't seem to matter now. The Suiboku is a striking block of 10 luxury apartments on Hirafu-Zaka Street.

GREEN building methods are a focus for many of the those involved in Niseko’s recent architecture.

From the use of local materials to eco-energy sources, builders and designers in Niseko are answering this call.

The Forest development, designed by architect Riccardo Tossani, was built with a focus on a large

WHETHER you call it 'ravaged', 'oxidised', 'weathered', or just plain 'rusted steel', it's been making a splash in international architecture... and it's coming to Niseko.

From Tokyo, Sydney, London, Hong Kong and beyond, over the past few years, Niseko has been lucky enough to have its natural splendor interpreted by many internationally

WHEN entering one of Niseko Home Designs (NHD) houses, you can feel the warmth of Japanese culture. Powderlife speaks with the managing director of NHD, Mr. Shigeru Uehara, an architect with carpentry experience.

Having two business degrees from both Japanese and American universities, why did you start your career as a carpenter?

THE designer behind the Sekka brand, Shouya Grigg (pictured below), has built a dream home at Hanazono, between Hirafu and Kutchan Town. Powderlife spoke to Shouya about how the new home embodied his ideals of a luxury lifestyle, and why he believed more people would be interested in building outside the villages on larger blocks of land.