Odin Hills Bespoke Alpine Living: Odin Hills Redefines Natural Luxury in Niseko with the Vision of Pritzker-prize Winning Architect Shigeru Ban Odin Hills, the master-planned luxury residential community is located in the heart of Niseko, Japan, offering the ultimate expression of natural luxury and bespoke design. To bring the vision of creating dream family homes to life, Odin Hills has collaborated with Pritzker-prize winning architect Shigeru Ban to design a collection of exquisite villas. These private villas are specifically developed to adapt to the varied natural topography of the area, offering ultimate flexibility to meet a myriad of lifestyle needs. The four contemporary designs in collaboration with Pritzker-prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, offer homeowners the opportunity to create the family retreat of their dreams while overlooking the breathtaking views of Mount Yotei. Ranging in size from 295 sqm to 615 sqm, each villa features an onsen-style family bath to cater for the health and wellness needs of the homeowner with a customisable floor plan, multifunctional interiors, and a finely curated selection of materials, features, and amenities. The villas at Odin Hills are designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment and topography, creating an unparalleled sense of harmony with nature. With abundant glass and expansive decks, the villas offer an indoor-outdoor connection that optimizes the stunning views towards Mount Yotei, embracing the landscape and filling the homes with natural light. Crafted from locally sourced, natural materials, the villas at Odin Hills exude warmth and tactility. Each villa boasts a multifunctional interior that is adaptable and flexible, designed to meet a myriad of needs and enable moments to unfold freely with family and friends, creating a warm and tactile atmosphere that seamlessly integrates with the natural surroundings. For more information, visit www.odinhills.com. Savyavasa by Swire Properties Luxury Residential Property in Jakarta’s Most sought-after Neighborhood Savyavasa the luxury residential property set amongst three hectares of lush landscape located in the upscale and most sought-after neighbourhood of Dharmawangsa, South Jakarta. The highly anticipated opening of Savyavasa marks a new joint venture between renowned visionaries, Hong Kong’s Swire Properties. The joint venture, JSD, combines world-class excellence with decades-long reputation and proven reliability. Inspired from the Sanskrit word, Savyavasa emanates southern living which refers to its strategic location. The luxury residential property will have three towers consisting of 431 units of 2-, 3-, and 4-bedrooms apartments for multi-generations from young professionals and families, beautifully designed by award-winning designers, Richardson Sadeki, Yabu Pushelberg, SCDA Architects, and Intaran Design. Residents will benefit from unique features including exclusive amenities, double height living and dining areas in the larger units, extensive facilities integrated with lush landscaping, a tranquil 1km long walking trail that incorporates natural parklands, and an urban forest directly accessed on its doorstep. Savyavasa will pave the way for a new standard of living in Jakarta as a one-of-a-kind property that combines luxury, purposeful design, and smart home living. An ode to the natural urban environment, Savyavasa is slated to open in Q4 2024. For more information, visit savyavasa.com.

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Odin Hills, the master-planned luxury residential community is located in the heart of Niseko, Japan, offering the ultimate expression of natural luxury and bespoke design. To bring the vision of creating dream family homes to life, Odin Hills has collaborated with Pritzker-prize winning architect Shigeru Ban to design a collection of exquisite villas. These private villas are specifically developed to adapt to the varied natural topography of the area, offering ultimate flexibility to meet a myriad of lifestyle needs. Shigeru Ban Architects (SBA) is a multidisciplinary architectural design firm with offices in Tokyo, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. Their holistic design methodology considers carefully tuned approaches to the environment, human comfort, and building efficiency. Shigeru Ban is also known for his innovative and sustainable approach to architecture, and has designed numerous residential,  hospitality and cultural projects around the world, including the Metal Shutter Houses in New York, Aspen Art Museum in Aspen and Centre Pompidou-Metz in Metz. Shigeru Ban’s dedication to humanitarian efforts around the world, coupled with his pioneering use of materials, makes him the perfect partner for Odin Hills in realizing their vision of an alpine haven in Japan. “We were tasked with creating a vision for a collection of contemporary luxury alpine chalets. We drew inspiration from Odin’s philosophy of natural luxury and designed a range of flexible villas that adapt to the variety of locations available at Odin Hills, while maximizing the breathtaking surrounding views.” says Shigeru Ban. The four contemporary designs in collaboration with Pritzker-prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, offer homeowners the opportunity to create the family retreat of their dreams while overlooking the breathtaking views of Mount Yotei. Ranging in size from 295 sqm to 615 sqm, each villa features an onsen-style family bath to cater for the health and wellness needs of the homeowner with a customisable floor plan, multifunctional interiors, and a finely curated selection of materials, features, and amenities. The Ultimate Expression of Natural Luxury The villas at Odin Hills are designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment and topography, creating an unparalleled sense of harmony with nature. With abundant glass and expansive decks, the villas offer an indoor-outdoor connection that optimizes the stunning views towards Mount Yotei, embracing the landscape and filling the homes with natural light. Crafted from locally sourced, natural materials, the villas at Odin Hills exude warmth and tactility. Each villa boasts a multifunctional interior that is adaptable and flexible, designed to meet a myriad of needs and enable moments to unfold freely with family and friends, creating a warm and tactile atmosphere that seamlessly integrates with the natural surroundings. The Perfect Harmony between Traditional and Contemporary From the timber and stone heated flooring to the crackling fireplace, each detail has been thoughtfully considered to create an atmosphere of luxury, warmth, and comfort. With seamless smart home technology features and an onsen-style Japanese bath, complete with soaking tubs made of hinoki wood, the villas offer a perfect balance of modern convenience and traditional wellness, offering homeowners the ultimate in relaxation and wellness. With a focus on providing an exceptional living experience, Odin Hills has spared no expense in curating a finely selected range of features and amenities. Each villa is a bespoke retreat that offers the ultimate in natural luxury with all ensuite bedrooms, a fully equipped designer kitchen, a wine cellar, a fireplace, a ski room and dry room, owner storage, and staff quarters with an ensuite. “We are incredibly excited about our collaboration with Shigeru Ban. He is passionate, hands-on, and brings a unique vision and perspective to the project. It’s a rare opportunity to work with one of the legends of Japanese architecture,” shares Bjorn Fjelddahl, Partner of Odin Property. For discerning homeowners seeking the ultimate luxury alpine experience, Odin Hills offers a unique and unparalleled opportunity to own a bespoke retreat in one of the world’s most sought-after locations. The villas at Odin Hills are a true expression of natural luxury and bespoke design, offering homeowners the opportunity to create a family retreat that is uniquely their own.

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Steve Leung, the founder of internationally renowned and award-winning Steve Leung Design Group, is proud to present OOAK Niseko, his family’s holiday dream home in Niseko, Japan’s ski capital in Hokkaido. Starting off as an architect, to developing his professional business of architecture and interior design in parallel, Steve has become one of the most influential leaders in design. As a personal passion project in recent years, Steve has taken the lead to drive the architectural, interior design and art display of the dedicated family residence OOAK Niseko. Lauded as the ‘crown jewel’ of Japanese ski resorts and holiday homes, and favoured for its abundance of space and privacy, Niseko is notorious for its mesmerising seasons. Often referred as one of the world’s top 10 ski destinations and the ‘Aspen of Asia’, Niseko is beautifully snow-blanketed with light fluffy powder snow throughout winter; in blissful summer months, it offers an array of outdoor activities including lake boating, lavender fields touring and golfing, to name a few. The destination also witnessed a distinctive cross-cultural phenomenon otherwise unseen in Japan over the past decade, evolving into an international melting pot, and uniquely positioned to celebrate the confluence of Japanese and international architectural design occurring in this special environment, making it the perfect base for OOAK Niseko to unfold in its majesty. An acronym for ‘one of a kind’, the OOAK brand is the brainchild of Steve Leung and his family. Fuelled by Steve’s personal motto, “Enjoy Life, Enjoy Design”, OOAK offers a rare experience to enjoy not just exceptional and unique architecture and design, but also beautiful vignettes of his various life inspirations. Steve sought after architect Makoto Nakayama for a collaborative effort further to the successful debut of OOAK Lamma, celebrating the meeting of traditional Japanese aesthetics and Steve’s own design language. Following the similar design ethos between Steve and Nakayama, OOAK Niseko brilliantly showcases a timeless style characterised by clean lines and simple forms, paying homage to the long-established Japanese architecture through liveable spaces that embraces nature through the contemporary space. Tucked on a hillside with two hinged structures, the two-storey OOAK Niseko is designed in consideration of the natural topography, showcasing the magnificent surrounding of the lush forest and panoramic views of the undulating countryside, whilst applied practical approaches minimise environmental impacts. Seamless transitions define OOAK Niseko, with the exterior and interior harmonious and fluid throughout the 600 square meters space. Three-sided floor-to-ceiling windows sit on the upper floor where the splendid vista of Mount Yotei is available at the alpine sanctuary. Apart from the spacious living and dining areas, the space shows off three large bedrooms, the 94 square meters master suite, – with each room being an ensuite with huge Japanese-style baths. Catering to the residents’ maximum enjoyment and private relaxation, OOAK Niseko has a dedicated entertainment room for karaoke and cigars, as well as a spa room for massage which cultivate more opportunities for quality time with family and friends. The architect Makoto Nakayama shared his feelings of gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with Steve. Nakayama says:  “it has been my pleasure to work on such a rare passion project with Steve. At first I was a bit wary about working with another architect with a clear vision and opinions about design, but the collaboration was a wonderful and educational experience, and resulted in a more personal work that had a feeling of completeness to it. Steve Leung is a highly sensitive designer who goes through iterative stages, exploring the design from all directions. He makes decisions by considering over and over again with the scale ruler and sketches. This manual style is more disciplined than how I work, and I remain deeply impressed.” Steve Leung says: “I am thrilled to share my design journey and legacy from a very intimate perspective. Working on my dream home with Nakayama-san, a prominent architect and one of the best, and throughout this meaningful journey, I have learned so much from him and I hope I have returned this great favour. OOAK Niseko is a labour of love and a family home deeply rooted in design and in one of my most favourite locations in Japan.”

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