Hawaii Archives

Rohn Boyd’s Path from Construction to Luxury Real Estate

Constance Dunn September 20, 2023

Rohn Boyd, a Kauai agent with a deep-rooted connection to the Beach Cities, found his calling after a period of reflection during his battle with cancer. Previously known for crafting opulent residences on Kauai, he redirected his career towards real estate, a decision he remains content with today.

Sterling-Huddleson Architecture’s the Edge Residence in Pebble Beach

Jenn Thornton August 23, 2023

The Edge, a stunning contemporary home located in the picturesque community of Pebble Beach, California, is a masterful creation by Sterling-Huddleson Architecture. The result is a breathtaking residence that seamlessly blends advanced building technology and timeless contemporary design.

South Bay Digs • July 28, 2023

DIGS July 26, 2023

ON THE COVER | Jewel of Oahu: This resort-like retreat is a perfect perch, overlooking Maunalua Bay and the peaks of Diamond Head presented by Tracy Allen of Coldwell Banker Realty.

280 Poipu Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii, Oahu, Hanauma Bay, Maunalua Bay, Tracy Allen, Coldwell Banker

280 Poipu Drive: Your Private Oasis Overlooking Maunalua Bay

Constance Dunn July 26, 2023

Nestled between the breathtaking wonders of Hanauma Bay and the picturesque Maunalua Bay, the luxurious oasis at 280 Poipu Drive stands as a testament to the unparalleled beauty of Hawaii’s Oahu island. Offering an exclusive and bespoke Hawaiian experience, this extraordinary residence captures the essence of island living and elevates it to new heights.

Spiegel Aihara Workshop’s Middle Ground

Jenn Thornton January 11, 2023

San Francisco-based design firm SAW // Spiegel Aihara Workshop tackled the challenge of transforming a 1962 house with a dated floor plan and created The Middle Half, a light-filled dwelling with a clear connection to the landscape and layered geometries highlighted by raw materials.

Craig Steely: Radical Transparency

Jenn Thornton April 6, 2022

With Pam and Paul’s House, an unambiguously work of modern architecture in Cupertino, California, architect Craig Steely is in his element—at the intersection between the natural and built environments.

Hawaii House Tropical Minimalism by Mark de Reus

Karine Monié August 19, 2021

Located on the southern Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, the Hawaii House, a 10,361-square-foot coastal residence designed by Mark de Reus of de Reus Architects, whose largest challenge for this project consisted of constructing in a reasonable period of time with a highly active construction market on the island.

William F. Cody: Master of His Domain

Jenn Thornton July 21, 2021

Architect William F. Cody was reliably prolific visionary desert modernist with works ranging from Arizona, to Cuba and Hawaii. Daughter Catherine Cody, Don Choi and Jo Lauria discuss how his legacy lives on in the built environment he left behind.

Westside Digs • August 7, 2020

DIGS August 6, 2020

ON THE COVER Paradise Found Embrace the splendor of private-island living at 9 Bay Drive an unparalleled West Maui estate offered by Mary Anne Fitch of Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers.

South Bay Digs • August 7, 2020

DIGS August 6, 2020

ON THE COVER Paradise Found Embrace the splendor of private-island living at 9 Bay Drive an unparalleled West Maui estate offered by Mary Anne Fitch of Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers.

Tracy Allen has a Haven in Honolulu

Wendy Bowman August 5, 2020

Owned since its 1957 inception by prominent kama’aina families, this exquisite oceanfront estate in Oahu’s highly sought-after Diamond Head enclave recently was transformed twice within three years to emerge as one of the most idyllic properties in all of Honolulu.

HOK’s Ferraro Choi & A New Era for NOAA at Pearl Harbor

Jenn Thornton August 5, 2020

Led by global design firm HOK, in collaboration with Hawaii-based architect Ferraro Choi, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center is a laboratory, research, and office complex.