Situated within a field of lava rocks and native grasses, the property was originally ranch land, divided in the middle by a road leading toward the ocean. To respect the local tradition that one shouldn’t disturb the path of ancestors, the road was referenced as a key site design feature, serving as a connective path between indoor and outdoor spaces, ultimately creating the feel of a traditional Hawaiian village. Each building uniquely torques to capture views and to channel precious trade winds. Roofs bend and bow for shade and privacy. These geometries, realized with canted steel as modern-day lean-tos, were inspired by the sway of neighboring palms, elevating the architecture to become as alive and dynamic as the landscape around it.
Architecture: Walker Warner Architects
Principal: Greg Warner
Senior Project Manager: David Shutt
Architectural Staff: Rob Campodonico, Rina Wiedenhoeft, Anja Hämäläinen, Boyce Postma
Interiors: Philpotts Interiors
Landscape: David Y. Tamura Associates
Builder: Oakes Management
Photography: Matthew Millman
