Fairway #10 Residence

Honolulu, Hawaii

Completed in 2006

This single-family residence for a family of three is located in a residential subdivision. Due to its location at the end of a cul-de-sac, the lot fans out from front to back yard. The entire length of the back yard borders an exclusive golf course known for its lush and mature landscaping.

The organizational structure of the house responds to the existing site conditions and Hawaii’s temperate climate. The idea of a view lens was developed in response to the golf course (the visual backdrop) and the fan shaped lot. The lens aperture, at the wide end of the wedge, is operable through a series of door systems which blur the distinction between inside and outside, reflecting the ideal of the tropical lifestyle.