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Haiku House

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Location
Maui, Hawaii
Year
2021
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Modern
Wood slats by Sculptform were used both inside and out. Size, spacing, and finish were all carefully selected to provide privacy, textural variation, and warmth to the project.
Wood slats by Sculptform were used both inside and out. Size, spacing, and finish were all carefully selected to provide privacy, textural variation, and warmth to the project.
Fleetwood windows and doors are used throughout to provide curated moments looking out toward the northern pasture and ocean views – this home is about experiencing the site and its views.
Fleetwood windows and doors are used throughout to provide curated moments looking out toward the northern pasture and ocean views – this home is about experiencing the site and its views.
Travertine tiles were selected by the client in the halls and entry space. Tile installers book-matched each tile and hand-tinted grout joints to encourage the tiles to read as one continuous surface.
Travertine tiles were selected by the client in the halls and entry space. Tile installers book-matched each tile and hand-tinted grout joints to encourage the tiles to read as one continuous surface.
The site offers views both north and south. Curating those views alongside the owners' art collection offered both a challenge and an opportunity for the architecture. How can a home look both inward and outward successfully?
The site offers views both north and south. Curating those views alongside the owners' art collection offered both a challenge and an opportunity for the architecture. How can a home look both inward and outward successfully?
Moments of interconnectivity were emphasized in both the floor plans and finishes. Mirroring indoor and outdoor stairs as well as envelope walls relates interior spaces back outward to reflective garden courtyards.
Moments of interconnectivity were emphasized in both the floor plans and finishes. Mirroring indoor and outdoor stairs as well as envelope walls relates interior spaces back outward to reflective garden courtyards.
The custom steel stair fabricated by Bone Structure is offset from the travertine wall to diffuse light through it and encourage relaxation and reflection at the lower level. Under stair areas can often feel dark or oppressive - the open stair at the Haiku Home was designed to yield an almost-monastic effect.
The custom steel stair fabricated by Bone Structure is offset from the travertine wall to diffuse light through it and encourage relaxation and reflection at the lower level. Under stair areas can often feel dark or oppressive - the open stair at the Haiku Home was designed to yield an almost-monastic effect.
Cedar plank ceilings were finished with a custom treatment developed by the homeowners. The ceilings offer warmth and texture while avoiding darkening or busying the spaces as wood ceilings often do. Wood elements in the project: slats, millwork, engineered flooring, and ceilings were selected to offer varying wood tones unique to their application.
Cedar plank ceilings were finished with a custom treatment developed by the homeowners. The ceilings offer warmth and texture while avoiding darkening or busying the spaces as wood ceilings often do. Wood elements in the project: slats, millwork, engineered flooring, and ceilings were selected to offer varying wood tones unique to their application.
The primary bedroom has the most north-facing view, minimizing onlooking from the rest of the home while offering a panoramic ocean view perch. Its size was kept modest while South and East wall space was preserved for art and accent finishes.
The primary bedroom has the most north-facing view, minimizing onlooking from the rest of the home while offering a panoramic ocean view perch. Its size was kept modest while South and East wall space was preserved for art and accent finishes.
Owner-selected horsehair wallpaper was applied to the primary bedroom and closet.
Owner-selected horsehair wallpaper was applied to the primary bedroom and closet.
The primary bath was designed for relaxation and calm. High ceilings and neutral gray tile absorb the East light to create a moody atmosphere in the mornings.
The primary bath was designed for relaxation and calm. High ceilings and neutral gray tile absorb the East light to create a moody atmosphere in the mornings.
Brass and matte black trim were designed at material transitions to delicately showcase the craft and materials of the home. Trim was also selected to match fixture finishes where fixtures were present.
Brass and matte black trim were designed at material transitions to delicately showcase the craft and materials of the home. Trim was also selected to match fixture finishes where fixtures were present.
Tactile switching by Forbes and Lomax was selected by the client. Finishes for switches were coordinated with trim and fixture finishes.
Tactile switching by Forbes and Lomax was selected by the client. Finishes for switches were coordinated with trim and fixture finishes.
Heath Tile in the interior bathrooms and kitchen left the private spaces textured, colorful and intimate which was intended to complement the minimal palette of the main spaces of the home.
Heath Tile in the interior bathrooms and kitchen left the private spaces textured, colorful and intimate which was intended to complement the minimal palette of the main spaces of the home.
Plywood-formed concrete elements extend from inside to out as the primary retaining material used to terrace up the hill.
Plywood-formed concrete elements extend from inside to out as the primary retaining material used to terrace up the hill.
The delicate and monolithic nature of stone and tile was selected to emphasize that this home is a monument to the occupants’ vision for the property.
The delicate and monolithic nature of stone and tile was selected to emphasize that this home is a monument to the occupants’ vision for the property.
Florim tile for exterior cladding, patios, and interior floors paired with travertine wall tile for the hall and entry spaces mix delicate details with a sense of permanence.
Florim tile for exterior cladding, patios, and interior floors paired with travertine wall tile for the hall and entry spaces mix delicate details with a sense of permanence.
Exterior hardscaping is oriented to optimize both the hill's natural topography and ocean views.
Exterior hardscaping is oriented to optimize both the hill's natural topography and ocean views.
Intersections between materials and planes were carefully coordinated with the build team to ensure each transition showcased the home's intentionality and attention to detail. The final result: materials appear to float into one another, details are understated yet impressive.
Intersections between materials and planes were carefully coordinated with the build team to ensure each transition showcased the home's intentionality and attention to detail. The final result: materials appear to float into one another, details are understated yet impressive.

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Details

Square Feet
6600
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
2

Credits

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Architect
Interior Design
Builder
Todd Boyd Homes
Photographer
Travis Rowan Photography

From See Arch

The Haiku House is designed to feature spectacular views, showcase a robust art collection, and provide a comfortable retirement lifestyle to its occupants. Early intentions were set to optimize for both north and south views: to the North are the property’s horse pasture, orchards, and ocean view beyond, while the South presented a distant peak view of Maui’s Haleakalā volcano.

As a visitor to the home, you’re greeted by a large pivot entry door, obscuring the dramatic ocean view beyond. The entry divides the home into two distinct wings, one for private use and the other for entertaining. In the few moments where the two wings connect, exterior courtyard gardens frame views between interior spaces and encourage reflection.