Hawaii
Eight houses in Hawaii that celebrate island views
Large, overhanging roof eaves and homes with multiple dwellings are featured in this roundup of eight houses located on the islands of Hawaii.
Designed by studios such as Walker Warner Architects, Olson Kundig and more, many of the eight residences below feature roofs informed by vernacular architecture and a variety of semi-enclosed spaces to take advantage of Hawaii’s plentiful views.
Hawaii has more than 137 islands, with eight major islands holding most of the buildings.
While the whole cluster of islands is considered the US state of Hawaii, its largest island – referred to sometimes as The Big Island – is called Hawaii. Many of the houses on this list rest on that landmass.
From a house organised around a central courtyard to one enclosed in wooden storm shutters, they illustrate different techniques in adapting structures to the island state’s moderate tropical climate.
Read on for eight residences spread throughout Hawaii’s major islands.
Hale Kiawe, Hawaii, by Walker Warner Architects
This family house is located along the Kona Coast on The Big Island and encompasses a main dwelling, two guesthouses a detached garage and a swimming pool.
Its design was influenced by a traditional Hindu system of architecture called Vastu Shastra, following the client’s Indian heritage.
Find out more about Hale Kiawe ›
Hale Napo’o, Kauai, by Olson Kundig Architects
Located on the northern coast of the island of Kauai, Hale Napo’o is covered by a series of wooden storm shutters and deep overhangs.
Its expansive, hipped roof was informed by a style popularised by local architect CW “Pop” Dickey in the 1920s and 1930s.
Find out more about Hale Napo’o ›
Musubi, Hawaii, by Craig Steely Architecture
Named after a popular triangular Japanese snack – also referred to as onigiri, the Musubi house is organised around a central triangular courtyard and topped with an overhanging “diamond-shaped” roof.
Its main structure is also shaped like a triangular, albeit with curved corners, and contains two bedrooms, a kitchen and a large, sunken living room.
Find out more about Musubi ›
Villa, Hawaii, by De Reus Architects
De Reus Architects perched this residence on a swath of solidified lava, which overlooks the leeward side of The Big Island.
Totalling 10,000 square feet (929 square metres), the house was broken into individual volumes, including a series of bedrooms which extend off the main house.
Find out more about Villa ›
Hale Mau’u, Hawaii, by Walker Warner Architects
Hale Mau’u is located in the “arid plain” of The Big Island and is comprised of several, separate volumes.
“The arrangement of the 4,817-square-foot (447-square-metre) compound had to do three things: catch the mountain view, catch the ocean view, and then block the view of the neighbouring houses,” said the Walker Warner Architects co-founder Greg Warner.
Find out more about Hale Mau’u ›
Kua Bay Residence, Hawaii, by Walker Warner Architects
Kua Bay Residence is a basalt and cedar-clad house perched on a mountainside of lava rock, with rooms and spaces that flow into one another, influenced by its coastal setting.
Taking cues from how the lava formation and water flow towards the Pacific Ocean, the interior is meant to seamlessly transition between spaces.
Find out more about Kua Bay Residence ›
LifeEdited: Maui, Maui, by LifeEdited
Design consultancy LifeEdited built this Maui home as a model for sustainable, off-grid living.
Strategies such as solar-powered electricity, a rain water collection system, and efficient LED lighting were integrated throughout the house, which is designed to comply with the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative, a program aimed at implementing 100 per cent clean energy across the archipelago.
Find out more about LifeEdited: Maui ›
Hale Lana, Hawaii, by Olson Kundig
Hale Lana is a 17,200-square-foot (1,598-square-metre) house comprised of five pavilions with overhanging roofs for a couple who wanted ample space for hosting.
Open spaces and the large roof planes usher breezes through the building, informed by techniques in local Hawaiian vernacular architecture.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state Department of Health is warning the public of multiple brand names of organic carrots being recalled due to potential E. coli contamination.
Grimmway Farms is recalling multiple sizes and brands of bagged organic baby and whole carrots, including 365 Whole Foods Market, Bunny Luv, Cal-Organic, Good & Gather and O Organic brands.
These products were sold throughout the U.S. and were available for purchase at supermarkets and retailers in Hawaii, the DOH said.
Symptoms of E. coli can include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and/or vomiting.
To date, 39 illnesses and one death have been associated with these products nationwide.
The DOH is investigating if the recalled products have affected any individuals in Hawaii.
The recalled carrots should no longer be available for purchase, but health officials urge consumers to check their refrigerators or freezers to see if products match up with any of the recalled products listed on the FDA’s website.
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Signed Franchise Agreement Signals New Nontraditional Sector Development Exploration
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Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Operator Specializing in Travel Plazas Adds Exceptional Coffee Concept to Growing Portfolio
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19,000-square-foot Travel Plaza Set to Open in Q2 2025
KENOSHA, Wis., Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a leading coffee franchise renowned for its premium sourcing of Hawaiian coffees and unforgettable cafés, announces a new signed agreement that will bring a nontraditional location to the greater Kenosha market in Q2 2025. Bad Ass Coffee is set to become the flagship concept in a 19,000-square-foot travel plaza at County Highway E, I-94 Exit 339. This exciting development marks a major step in the brand’s expansion into nontraditional locations, highlighting significant growth opportunities on the horizon.
At the helm of this agreement is Paul Bhardwaj, CEO and founder of Golden Oil, which operates 12 travel centers and employs over 400 team members. In addition to building a multi-million-gallon fuel company, Bhardwaj is well-versed in the QSR space, owning franchises of top brands like Subway, Dairy Queen, and Cinnabon, among others. With over 30 years of industry experience, he’s witnessed shifting consumer preferences and evolving amenities. Driven by the demand for speed and quality, Bhardwaj sought a standout coffee concept to anchor the all-new travel plaza.
“Coffee is an untapped market for us with massive potential,” said Bhardwaj. “For a travel plaza, it’s a natural fit, and being near three college campuses positions us perfectly to become a go-to coffee destination. When we set out to find the right brand, we were looking for something truly distinctive and premium. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii stood out – not only for its exceptional product, but also for its proven business model and impressive financials, making it a smart and seamless investment.”
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii leadership share Bhardwaj’s enthusiasm for tapping into nontraditional expansion opportunities as a complement to the brand’s overall franchise development strategy.
“As we continue to grow, it’s crucial in this competitive market to identify nontraditional opportunities that will build awareness for our brand, while presenting an attractive business opportunity for our franchisees,” said Gregg Koffler Chief Development Officer of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii. “With consumer accessibility and convenience top-of-mind, we’re committed to bringing our quality product to consumers through a wide variety of nontraditional locations, including travel plazas, airports, convenience stores, colleges, and other high-trafficked venues.”
The family of a 30-year-old Hawaii resident is searching for her in Los Angeles after she missed a connecting flight, sent unusual text messages and then went silent, the relatives said.
Hannah Kobayashi arrived in Los Angeles on Nov. 8 en route to New York City but missed a connecting flight because a 30- to 45-minute window to get to its departure terminal may not have been enough, aunt Larie Pidgeon said in an interview.
Kobayashi, of Maui, stayed in Los Angeles as she awaited an opening for a last-minute flight to New York and used the time for sightseeing, family members said. She went to The Grove shopping center in the Beverly Grove neighborhood, about 12 miles north of Los Angeles International Airport, to see a Nike marketing event on Nov. 10, they said.
Kobayashi’s Instagram account, verified by NBC News, includes a photo she posted that depicts a Nike notice of filming, apparently at or near The Grove.
The next day, she sent concerning text messages to loved ones, family members said.
“Hannah’s last message to us was alarming — she mentioned feeling scared, and that someone might be trying to steal her money and identity,” Pidgeon said on Facebook.
“She hasn’t been heard from since, and we are gravely concerned for her safety,” she wrote.
Pidgeon confirmed her Facebook account name, Larie Ingrum, by text. She was one of three relatives who recently sat for an interview about Kobayashi.
The three were part of a larger group of family members and loved ones who gathered in Los Angeles in recent days to launch a search effort.
Pidgeon said Kobayashi, an art fan and aspiring photographer, saved for the trip to New York City and was excited before she left Honolulu on Nov. 8.
She planned to visit the Museum of Modern Art and absorb Manhattan’s art scene as part of her effort to establish a career, Pidgeon said.
“She was really trying to school herself on how to become ‘it’ in New York,” she said.
Relatives have said they reported Kobayashi missing to the Los Angeles International Airport Police Department and the FBI, but the Los Angeles Police Department said it is the primary investigating agency on the case. Officer Tony Im, an LAPD spokesman, said Kobayashi was reported missing to the department Friday.
Pidgeon said texts sent Nov. 11 were alarming and at times didn’t sound like they were written in Kobayashi’s voice.
Family members quoted one of the texts, according to a video report from NBC affiliate KHNL of Honolulu: “I got tricked pretty much into giving away all my funds for someone I thought I loved.”
Pidgeon said the texts describe what amounts to identity theft.
“She said that someone was stealing her identity, that she felt scared,” Pidgeon said.
It appeared Kobayashi was at Los Angeles International Airport at the time, she said. Another aunt, Geordan Montalvo, whom Kobayashi was to visit in New York, tried to reach her, Pidgeon said.
“Her phone pinged at LAX at 4 p.m. and then after that, Geordan kept trying to talk to her, and then it went dark. Her phone went dead, and her communication cut off completely,” Pidgeon said.
The Nov. 11 texts were the last family members heard from her.
On a Facebook group called Help Us Find Hanna, which includes the participation of family members, a post by the RAD Movement — a San Diego County, California, missing persons nonprofit group — says security video in the area of Pico Boulevard and Hill Street in downtown Los Angeles shows Kobayashi with someone and has sparked concern.
Family members said they couldn’t speak about it in detail because they don’t want to hinder investigators. It’s not clear when the video was recorded. Pidgeon said that based on the video, there’s reason to believe Kobayashi “is not OK.”
Relatives say Kobayashi booked her trip to New York with a boyfriend with whom she has since broken up. They said the unidentified man was on the same flight to Los Angeles but didn’t have contact with Kobayashi and made the connection to New York City. They described him as very cooperative.
The group gathered in Los Angeles is focusing its own search on the intersection of Pico Boulevard and Hill Street, near the Convention Center, LA Live and Crypto Arena, family members said.
Father Ryan Kobayashi is among them.
“Everything is just a blur it seems, because I haven’t slept well since I’ve heard the news, and I really don’t know … it’s just really concerning,” he told KHNL earlier.
In 2013, the story of missing Canadian tourist Elsa Lam, 21, sparked international headlines when her body was found in a water tank on the roof of a run-down hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Security video of Lam pacing inside a hotel elevator and pressing multiple buttons before her death helped inspire conspiracy theories, but the Los Angeles County medical examiner determined she drowned accidentally in an event influenced by her bipolar disorder.
On Monday, citing speculation that Kobayashi needed a “break,” Pidgeon sought to reassure the public that she didn’t suffer from mental illness.
“Hannah has never once suffered from a mental illness,” she said. “She has no record on that. She is not on medication. Hannah’s someone that we can call and she’s going to call us back within an hour.”
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