Hawaii has become a place that defines paradise. From pristine beaches and a warm climate to natural scenery and active volcanoes, the islands are home to incredible landscapes and culture. With indigenous and modern building styles, the state’s architecture is intimately tied to the environment. Reinterpreting historic building techniques and traditions, contemporary Hawaiian architecture balances a desire to honor the past while celebrating new experiences and modern culture. This has led to the formation of incredible spaces to live and dwell.
Living in Paradise: Luxurious Homes Along the Hawaiian Coast
California Meadow House / Olson Kundig
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Architects: Olson Kundig
- Area: 17000 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Professionals: Barnett Company, MacLeod and Associates, PCS, WSP Group, Surface Design Inc., +2
Mountain Wood House / Walker Warner Architects
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Architects: Walker Warner Architects
- Area: 5100 ft²
- Year: 2010
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Manufacturers: Custom Furniture Design, Hope’s Steel and bronze Windows and Doors, McEwen Lighting Studio, Northstar Woodworks, Southbay Quartzite, +3
Kalihiwai Pavilion / Walker Warner Architects
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Architects: Walker Warner Architects
- Area: 3600 ft²
- Year: 2019
Makani Eka Residence / Walker Warner Architects
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Architects: Walker Warner Architects
- Area: 4800 ft²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Louis Poulsen, Miele, Beachside Lighting, Benjamin Moore, ConcreteWorks, +3
Laurel Hills Residence / Assembledge+
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Architects: Assembledge+
- Area: 4900 ft²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Kingspan Insulated Panels, Owens Corning, Subzero/Wolf, Arcadia Custom, +7
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Professionals: Susan Mitnick Design Studio, CM Peck, Fiore Landscape Design
How to Make a Facade with Recycled Materials: 21 Notable Examples
With the aim of supporting architects to become active agents of sustainable design, this week we present a selection of facades that incorporate different recycled materials. Beyond the typical uses of plastic and glass, in this article, you will find innovative materials such as mattress springs, ice cream containers, plastic chairs, and recycled waste from agricultural and industrial products. A look at 21 remarkable projects using recycled materials to create an attractive facade.
House of Light / Rangr Studio
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Architects: Rangr Studio
- Area: 2850 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: ZFA Structural Engineers
Riverbend Residence / CLB Architects
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Architects: CLB Architects
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Dornbracht, Duravit, Sherwin-Williams, Cassina, Design Within Reach, +11
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Professionals: Peak Builders, Hershberger Design, JM Engineers PLLC, Missoula, MT, +5
San Francisco Design Week Launches as Virtual Festival
The 14th Annual San Francisco Design Week (SFDW) is returning this year as a virtual design festival. The all-online program kicks off June 15-25 with the theme “Intentional Distortions." Over 150 participating Bay Area and West Coast design firms are joining the event with original ideas and creative solutions to help businesses survive in a post-pandemic world.
Dogtrot House / CLB Architects
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Architects: CLB Architects
- Area: 3500 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, B&B Italia, Bildau & bussman, Design Within Reach, Minotti, +4
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Professionals: Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders, Agrostis, Inc., Mountainscapes, JM Engineering, +1
25 Projects Merged into the Diverse Landscape of California
Located in the western region of the United States, the state of California is the most populous state and the third-largest — it includes some of the most populated cities of the country such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Long Beach and Oakland.
Waverley House / Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
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Architects: Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
- Area: 6740 ft²
- Year: 2018
Tillamook Creamery / Olson Kundig
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Architects: Olson Kundig
- Area: 42800 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Professionals: CEI, GHD, CIDA, Code Unlimited, Cundiff Engineering, +5
Queen’s Lane Pavilion / Carney Logan Burke Architects
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Architects: Carney Logan Burke Architects
- Area: 3360 ft²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Reynaers Aluminium, Miele, Subzero/Wolf, Dombracht, Kohler, +4
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Professionals: KL&A, Energy 1, Helius Lighting Group, Nelson Engineering
BO Bartlett Center / Olson Kundig
The Austin / Edmonds + Lee Architects
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Architects: Edmonds + Lee Architects
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Design Within Reach, Kettal, Moooi & Tom Dixon, Sozo Studio, Wetstyle
Touch It, Smell It, Feel It: Architecture for the Senses
This article was originally published on Metropolis Magazine as "Architecture You Can Smell? A Brief History of Multisensory Design."
What comes to mind when you encounter the term “sensory design”? Chances are it is an image: a rain room, a funky eating utensil, a conspicuously textured chair. But the way things actually feel, smell, even taste, is much harder to capture. This difficulty points to how deeply ingrained the tyranny of vision is. Might the other senses be the keys to unlocking broader empirical truths? Does the ocular-centric bias of art, architecture, and design actually preclude a deeper collective experience?