Kohala Coast Residence, Big Island, Central Pacific Luxury House, Property Photos, Architecture Development
Kohala Coast Residence on The Big Island, Hawaii
Aug 6, 2021
Design: de Reus Architects
Location: The Big Island, Hawaii, Central Pacific, United States of America

Kohala Coast Residence, Big Island Hawaii
Kohala Coast Residence
Situated alongside a lava flow dating from 1801 on the leeward coast of Hawaii, this 10,361-square-foot residence was designed as a modern interpretation of indigenous island architecture and a way to connect the occupants to nature, the region, and its culture. Rather than orienting the house directly to the view, the home?s living spaces are set at an angle, resulting in glancing coastal views that reveal the visual drama of the natural setting.
The home is organized as a series of interlocking yet separate hale (pavilions), with the resulting spaces between the hale becoming as important to the experience as the hale themselves. This exploration of void or emptiness, which the Japanese call ?Ma,? is meant to sharpen focus on the definition of meaning of space itself, our relationship to it, and what remains. For this house, traditional design elements are tempered through a Japanese sense of restraint and interest in craftsmanship. The result is an aesthetic the architects describe as tropical minimalism.

Exterior materials were selected for their natural beauty and durability, as well as their contribution to the minimalist aesthet...