Unique Modern Home Design of Hawaiian Residence with Light Wood Roofs
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This house in Kona on big islan of Hawaii was used the Hawaiian vernacular traditions of basalt masonry with the light wood customs of floating roofs, wood sun trellises, and the covered outdoor space, or Lanaii. Lava masonry walls are ubiquitous around the island and are made from the local black basaltlava flows that have created all the Hawaiian islands.
The wall is designed with a modern interpretation of of these lava flows with site-cast monumental concrete using a black-pigmented with basalt aggregate. The open floor pland allows large expanses of glass to capture views of the beautiful coastline and lish vegetation.
light wood elements provide sun protection and privacy for abudant gestures, attention to regional tradition and detail, this is a really unique house in Hawaii. –websterwilson.com–
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