The volcanic archipelago of Hawaii is next in our series spotlighting residential architecture from each US state. The tropical islands are home to clifftop dwellings, beachside abodes and palm-fringed villas.

Hut House by Johnston Marklee
Traditional Hawaiian hut geometry informed this courtyard house by Johnston Marklee, which comprises four separate volumes grouped beneath a single roof.
Although the tropical setting allows for outdoor living, it is also prone to extreme rainfall at times, so the Los Angeles architecture firm sought to provide outdoor spaces that would be protected from the rain.
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Hale Nukumoi by Walker Warner Architects
US firm Walker Warner Architects designed this large residence with a room that opens onto a patio, a grassy poolside and sea views. Located on Kauai, the house is surrounded by palm trees, adding privacy along the entrance, and has a backyard with a swimming pool that overlooks the ocean and a popular public beach.
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Clifftop House on Maui by Dekleva Gregori? Arhitekti
The owners of this home by Ljubljana firm Dekleva Gregori? Arhitekti can clamber onto its faceted roof to enjoy a lofty view of the Pacific Ocean.
The clients, also from Slovenia, needed to relocate to Hawaii for the husband's job fabricating sails used for windsurfing ? a popular sport in the area ? so tasked the architects to design a three-bedroom home on clifftop plot with dramatic views.
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