Hawaii Residence
This Hawaiian home is designed as several pavilions set in a lush tropical landscape. Inspired by the vernacular architecture of the Polynesian Islands, the majority of the living spaces are on the upper floors, providing inhabitants with a prospect of the ocean and refuge from the elements. On the ground floor, lava stone is used to visually anchor the buildings to the site and the broader landscape while referencing traditional island building. The structures feature exposed timber frames. Movable wooden louver screens and six 6’ x 15’ operable roof flaps combine to form part of the natural ventilation and sun shading strategies. Interiors are by RP Miller.
courtesy of Olson Kundig
Project Info
Architects: Olson Kundig
Location: Hawaii, United States
Lead Architects: Tom Kundig (Design Principal), Angus MacGregor (Project Architect)
Manufacturers: Fleetwood
Area: 400.0 m2
Year: 2011
Type: Residential
Photographs: Benjamin Benschneider
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