2021 Gallery
Award: Hospitality Design
BAR Studio for Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono
Inspired by an alpine village in the landscape, this hotel embodies a profound connection to nature. The design celebrates Japanese crafts, materials and processes, drawing from the warmth of a mountain lodge, and the detail of a Japanese villa.
Jury Citation
In a typology that can sometimes be clichéd and sterile, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono brings a freshness and sense of domestic comfort to the hotel genre. It’s the stand-out project in the Hospitality Design category for its sophistication and detailing, drawing on Japanese design and heritage in a way that exudes a sense of place that is comfortable and inviting. Spatial planning visually spans through to the outdoors and the interiors are wondrous, feeling idealized, opulent and luxurious while maintaining a residential nature. The jury commended its outstanding connection to place, as well as its timeless aesthetic, which appears warm despite the project’s large scale.
