NOT A HOTEL

RUSUTSU

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Snøhetta is a transdisciplinary practice including architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, art, product design, graphic and digital design, often integrating a combination of disciplines across its projects. From the beginning in Norway in 1989, Snøhetta's approach has been framed by environmental and cultural sensitivity, inspired by the Brundtland Commission's UN report on sustainability, released in 1987.
Snøhetta's first significant commission was in 1989 for Bibliotheca Alexandrina, reviving the ancient library in Alexandria, Egypt. This was followed by commissions for the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo and the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion in New York, followed by many projects on all scales around the globe. Today, Snøhetta has more than 350 employees from 40 nations across nine regional studios spanning from Oslo to New York and San Francisco to Innsbruck, Paris, Adelaide, Melbourne, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen.

Past work

  • Shibuya Upper West Project

  • Viewpoint Snøhetta

  • Norwegian National Opera and Ballet

  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Designer

  • Richard Wood

    Managing Director Asia
    Richard Wood is Managing Director for Snøhetta Asia, based in Hong Kong. He has been living and working in the region since 2012, designing and coordinating large public and institutional buildings and urban planning projects throughout. Recently Richard has played a key role on the Tokyo Shibuya Upper West Project amongst others in Japan.
    Richard was educated at the Bartlett, University College London, and is a member of the Royal British Institute of Architects.

  • Ana Patricia Castaingts Gómez

    Lead Interior Architect
    Ana currently leads Snøhetta's interior design discipline in Asia, based in the Hong Kong office. Her academic background in Mexico and Argentina has shaped her diverse perspective on design, evident in her work across various project types. Since relocating to Asia in 2013, Ana has established herself as a prominent interior architect in the region, earning recognition for her work. She emphasizes collaborative and sustainable design practices, integrating social considerations and sustainable materials into Snøhetta's projects in Asia.

Partner with

NOT A HOTEL RUSUTSU will be established at the summit of Rusutsu Resort’s ski area. Rusutsu Resort is one of Japan’s largest all-season resorts, owned and operated by Kamori Kanko. It is located about 90 minutes from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport, surrounded by Shikotsu-Toya National Park. Rusutsu Resort has the highest number of awards in Japan from the World Ski Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of the travel industry.” The resort features 37 courses across three mountains, a total skiing distance of 42 km (1,378 acres), four gondolas, and 14 lifts. The average annual snowfall is 14 meters (45 feet), providing excellent powder snow. The slopes offer stunning forest scenery and breathtaking views of Lake Toya and Mt. Yotei. Additionally, there are abundant snow activities such as dog sledding and snowmobiling.

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