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Hale Mauu by Walker Warner Architects sits low in the Hawaiian landscape Shallow-gabled roofs allow the pavilions of this holiday home by Walker Warner Architects to embrace the gentle volcanic slope of Hawaiis Big Island. The vacation property is named Hale Mauu – hale means house in Hawaiian, and mauu is a type of native grass. Hale Mauu sits low against the gently sloping volcanic landscape It sits on the western shore of the archipelagos largest island, which has a very different landscap...

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Read The Full Transcript Stacy Shoemaker Rauen: Hi, I’m here with Nicole Hollis. Nicole, thanks so much for joining us today. Nicole Hollis: Thank you for having me. Nice to see you. SSR: It’s so good to see you. It’s been too long. So we always start this podcast at the beginning, where did you grow up? NH: I was born in Jupiter, Florida, which is a small town, probably about an hour and a half north of Miami in West Palm Beach County. My parents are both from New Jersey, but my father w...

As spring approaches in the northern hemisphere, its time to start preparing for sunnier days and warmer evenings. For this lookbook, weve rounded up ten inviting spaces featuring outdoor furniture for relaxed al-fresco dining and socialising. Getting together in public spaces may still be restricted in much of the world over the coming months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Domestic gardens, courtyards and patios could well be the best place for sharing quality time with friends and family th...

This Seaside, Hawaiian Retreat by Walker Warner and Nicole Hollis Is Set Up Like a Small Village The interiors are as breathtaking as the views. By Lauren Jones Matthew Millman Located at the edge of the sea within a field of black lava, this four-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot Kona, Hawaii, retreat is quite the peaceful playland. The homeowners (a husband and wife who live on the East Coast) wanted a place where they could enjoy the island and its breathtaking nature—plus all of the ben...

See Inside This Hawaiian Retreat Thats Set Up Like a Small Village Lauren Jones © Matthew Millman Walker Warner Architects and interior designer Nicole Hollis create a tranquil oceanside compound in Hawaii. Located at the edge of the sea within a field of black lava, this four-bedroom, 7,000-square-foot Kona, Hawaii, retreat is quite the peaceful playland. The homeowners (a husband and wife who live on the East Coast) wanted a place where they could enjoy the island and its b...

© Matthew Millman By inserting exposed steel and large expanses of glass, the home is given a contrasting, contemporary feel.  The barn, positioned at the front of the property, serves as a symbolic entry, reinforcing the rural character of the surrounding context.  An open passageway leading through the barn dramatically frames the entry facade of the main residence beyond.  Upon entering the courtyard, loosely formed by three structures, the balance of space and material enliven the proje...

© Matthew Millman The design takes full advantage of Hawaii’s ocean breezes due to expansive sliding doors in the main living areas, while a lanai provides access to the elements while remaining sheltered from the sun. An enduring material palette of hardwoods and limestone in natural finishes and earthy tones was carefully selected to withstand harsh exposure to tropical rains, wind, and sun. Separate entrances provide dual uses for the property: a more intimate scale for smaller gatherings...