Luxury Thursday: Hawaii Residence

Luxury Thursday is traveling to Kona , Hawaii.
Completed in 2010 , Kona residence was designed by Belzberg Architects. A modern 8,000 sq ft residence nestled between cooled lava flows.
Photographed by Benny Chan.
Design Architect: Belzberg Architects

Αυτήν την Πέμπτη θα πεταχτούμε μέχρι την Χαβάη.

Η κατοικία αυτή ολοκληρώθηκε το 2010 , από την αρχιτεκτονική ομάδα Belzberg. 

743 τετραγωνικά μέτρα πολυτέλειας , σύγχρονος σχεδιασμένος , ενσωματωμένος απόλυτα μέσα στο φυσικό περιβάλλον της περιοχής , το ξύλο και τη λάβα.

Photographed by Benny Chan.

Design Architect: Belzberg Architects


 

Description from Belzberg Architects
Nestled between cooled lava flows, the Kona residence situates its axis not with the linearity of the property but rather with the axiality of predominant views available to the site. Within the dichotomy of natural elements and geometric hardscape the residence attempts to integrate both the surrounding views of volcanic mountain ranges to the east and ocean horizons westward.
The program is arranged as a series of pods distributed throughout the property, each having its own unique features and view opportunities. The pods are programmatically assigned as two sleeping pods with common areas, media, master suite and main living space. A central axis becomes the organizational and focal feature for the entire house, connecting each of the pods through an exterior gallery corridor.
Together with stacked and cut lava rock, the two materials form a historically driven medium embedded in Hawaiian tradition. 3-D modeling and digital fabrication through CNC machinery was incorporated to further enhance traditional elements in a contemporary arrangement. Local basket weaving culture was the inspiration for the entry pavilion which reenacts the traditional gift upon arrival ceremony. CNC milled ceilings and screens throughout the house continue the abstract approach to traditional Hawaiian wood carving.

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photos via contemporist