Paradise could very well be described as a village on Hawaii's Big Island, and Kauhale Kai, a private home located in the same place, brings that paradise onto its own grounds. Rather than being part of a village, the home, designed by De Reus Architects, is a village unto itself.
Kauhale Kai is made up of several relatively small pavilions. These pavilions are connected to one another by small gardens, a pool, and concrete walkways, with the overall impression being one of a locale village by the ocean. Though the pavilions, with their sharply angled roofs, are solid and modern, De Reus Architects based them off of the small thatched huts that populate villages known as kauhale.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mini-village Homes
- Designing small pavilions that resemble a village community can lead to creating unique living experiences.
- Thatched Architecture
- Incorporating traditional thatched huts and design elements into modern buildings can lead to fresh architectural innovations.
- Connected Spaces
- Creating small gardens, walkways, and pools that connect pavilions can provide a refreshing escape from traditional living.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Incorporating traditional and modern design elements to create unique living experiences can attract clients with a taste for unconventional living.
- Real Estate
- Developing mini-villages and connected spaces as a new living trend can provide a competitive advantage in the real estate market.
- Hospitality
- Designing mini-village resorts can create a unique and appealing experience for guests looking for an unconventional vacation.
