# Mini Village Homes Kauhale Kai Consists of Several Pavilions Linked by Gardens By Joey Haar | Published 2017-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kauhale-kai References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/08/07/kauhale-kai-hawaii-house-designed-as-mini-village-de-reus-architects/) & [dereusarchitects](http://dereusarchitects.com/) Paradise could very well be described as a village on Hawaii's Big Island, and Kauhale Kai, a [private home located](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-house-residence) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai). These pavilions are connected to one another by small gardens, a pool, and [concrete walkways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-lane-house), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Gabled Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hale-kiawe.md) - [Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Sustainable Thatch Hut Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kona-village-resort.md) - [Luxurious Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-living.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-villas.md) - [Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-lake.md) - [Japanese Island Holiday Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel.md)