Hokuli'a Estate Site 13
Sited on a beautiful promontory of exposed lava overlooking Hokuli’a’s 7th fairway of the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course in the foreground and the Pacific Ocean and the village of Kona in the background, this residence is inspired by traditional Hawaiian homes. Tropical design concepts and time-honored building practices are used to fit the house naturally into its setting.
The house is built on a lava stone plinth that anchors it to the land while the roof planes appear to float in the sky. Broad overhangs protect the interior from the sun while its sliding glass walls disappear to unite inside and outside, allowing tropical breezes to flow through and cool the home. A river of hardened lava runs through the site between the living hale and the master hale. This ancient lava flow connects the house to important Hawaiian sources of energy, the mountains, and the sea.
While every room enjoys views of the golf course, then ocean; the linear structure of the buildings step delicately among the trees. Exterior surfaces of coral and stained cedar soften the buildings, and their subtle tones are an integral part of the landscape.
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