[Walker Warner - Hale Mau'u  - COVER IMG] William Jess Laird

Hale Mau'u

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Single Family
Firm LocationSan Francisco, United States
Project locationHawaii
CompanyWalker Warner
Lead ArchitectGreg Warner
Design TeamSenior Project Manager: Thomas Clapper Job Captain: Daniel Baciuska Designers: Boyce Postma, Darcy Arioli, Matthew Yungert
ClientWithheld

Nestled comfortably in the towering grasses, the home fully embraces the quiet beauty of the landscape, suggesting the illusion of isolation amongst the lacy leaves of the Kiawe trees. A boardwalk floats respectfully above ground, marking the pathway from the mountains above to blue waters beyond. Clustered loosely around a lush, grassy courtyard, the hale form a small village that offers protection from the blowing trade winds. Movable wooden doors welcome the landscape inside when fully open, allowing fresh air to slip through openings between the horizontal planks when closed.