Inspired by traditional Balinese palaces and temples, this house sits on a beautiful promontory of exposed lava on the island of Hawaii. Tropical design concepts and time-honored building practices were used to fit the house naturally into its setting.
Photo: Paul Warchol
Ocean House
The Big Island, Hawaii
TK Collection
Northwoods House
Iron River, Michigan
Publications
2018
Ojega, Oscar Riera and Byron Hawes. “Ocean House.” Modern Tropical: Houses in the Sun, 2018, 13-15, 314-325. Book.
2014
Webb, Michael. “The Spirit of Hawai’i.” The Kahala Magazine Vol.9 No.1, 2014, 36-41. Print. Web.
2013
Monsalve, Elvira. “The Ocean House.” BG Magazine No. 74, June 2013, 96-100. Print.
“Ocean House in Hawaii by Olson Kundig Architects.” Design Rulz, Nov. 2013. Web.
2011
Troconiz, Myriam Leon. “Aloha Hawaii.” OD Casas Edicion Especial 2011, 66-77. Print. Web.
“Ocean House.” Porsche, June 2011, 30-34. Print.
2007
“AD Letters.” Architectural Digest Vol. 64 No. 7, June 2007, 30. Print.
Bissell, Therese. “Immersed in the Island.” Architectural Digest, April 2007, 194-201. Print. Web.