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Project • By Walker WarnerPrivate Houses

Driftwood

Mass and void form a quiet dialogue with the coast, shaping moments of shelter and openness where land meets sea. Surrounded by windswept grasses and cypress trees, this coastal home sits quietly in the landscape, revealing itself only on approach. Nearly hidden from view, its simple gabled forms are designed to withstand the ever-changing climate. Notion Workshop Notion Workshop Notion Workshop Composed of four simple volumes, this reimagined beach cottage serves as a mediator between land and sea—each oriented to capture shifting light and coastal views, some opening toward the horizon, others enclosing intimate spaces for stillness and reflection. Clad in gapped gray ash, the structures use mass and void to give t... More

Project • By Walker WarnerPrivate Houses

Hale Mau'u

A house in the grass, where golden-green tufts spring from the crumbled beds of black lava rock. 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. Matthew Millman Matthew Millman William Jess Laird Matthew Millman 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. Rooftop valleys and hillside peaks create stunning moments of convergence, while gables and eaves greet each other with bends and... More

Project • By Walker WarnerPrivate Houses

Makena Guesthouse

Where the horizon fades into the endless Pacific, you are enveloped in the boundless beauty of the coastline. Tucked alongside the golden sands of Makena Beach, this guest house echoes its counterpart. Though similar in form, it exudes a distinctly casual aura, centered on a refined sense of comfort. Its unassuming, relaxed atmosphere invites you to embrace tranquility. Stephen Kent Johnson Stephen Kent Johnson Stephen Kent Johnson Stephen Kent Johnson The architecture flourishes in the island’s ever-changing light. A boardwalk, flanked by greenery and an inset water feature, guides you to the heart of the space. Slivers of sunlight peek through eucalyptus branches overhead, casting long shadows across the exteri... More