Kahala Residence

AWARDS
2009 Overall Grand Award
BIA Renaissance Building and Remodeling Awards

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Renovation and addition to a 1950's single family home in popular Kahala, Oahu, Hawaii. In Kahala  the trend is starting to shift from demolition and building mcmansions to major renovations. This residential renovation of a mid-century modern home is seen as an opportunity to refurbish and enhance the qualities of a piece of Honolulu’s lesser known contemporary history.

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PROJECT ROLE
Designer & Architect

PROJECT TYPE
Residential Renovation and Addition

SUSTAINABLE FEATURES INCLUDE

• Adaptive reuse
• Saved about 75% of existing structure
• Reused almost 75% of the tongue and groove redwood siding that was removed
• Passive design
• Natural ventilation focus, three roof vents were added to aid/stimulate natural ventilation, the vents allow hot air to escape from the vaulted ceiling which then helps to draw in cool fresh air
• Natural light focus