LOCATION: MOKU O KEAWE (BIG, ISLAND) HI
TYPE: RESIDENTIAL NEW-BUILD, IN PROGRESS
DESIGNER: HOUSE OF TROPICS
VISUALIZATION:NOAS STUDIO
BIG ISLAND
RETREAT
A Big Island Brutalist inspired home. Designed for a couple in search of an ocean-side retreat, minimal in its approach and curated in its design.
Located on the west side of the Big Island (Moku o Keawe), on the Hawaiian isles, this ground up residence rests upon an elevated oceanside lot, with breathtaking panoramic views from Mauka (mountain) to Makai (ocean).
Inspired by the island's landscape and materiality, the design expresses both strength and softness, permanence and renewal, creating a harmonious dialogue between architecture, interiors and landscape.
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BIG ISLAND
RETREAT
A Big Island, Tropical Brutalist inspired home. Designed for a couple in search of an ocean-side retreat, minimal in its approach and curated in its design. Inspired by the island's landscape and materiality, the design expresses both strength and softness, permanence and renewal, creating a harmonious dialogue between architecture, interiors and landscape.
MODERN
POLYNESIAN
This project reinterprets an iconic Polynesian-inspired hale through a considered renovation that balances cultural reverence with a contemporary sensibility. The design introduces a refreshed architectural language - defined by clean lines, open spatial relationships, and a restrained material palette, strengthening the home’s connection to nature and seamless indoor–outdoor living.
COMING SOON
CRAFTSMAN
REIMAGINED
A Hanalei Bay Beach Bungalow renovation tucked away on a lush private lot, with direct views of the adjacent Hihimanu mountain ridge. Subtle references to the 1970s bohemian aesthetic of the original residence were layered into the design with a contemporary sensibility, honoring the home’s history while introducing a fresh perspective. The result is a retreat that reflects island living at its most authentic - inviting, effortless, and deeply rooted in its surroundings.
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