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MODERN, ISLAND RESIDENCES
Kūkiʻo: For this residence, Director of Design Kristie Kiggins helped the clients envision a resort-style home that offered a creative and comfortable tropical beach experience. To bring that vision to life, the design is centered around an open-air great room with uninterrupted sight lines to the pool and ocean, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. These thoughtful touches extend the tropical retreat experience well beyond the walls of the home. From shared gathering areas to cozy nooks, the design balances playfulness with comfort, allowing the home to grow and evolve.
Mauna Kea: Nestled within a private enclave at Mauna Kea on Hawaiʻi’ s Big Island, Director of Design Kristie Kiggins collaborated closely with the homeowners to curate a meaningful design narrative. The interior environment was thoughtfully composed to honor and highlight the family’ s cherished heirlooms, artwork and antiquities— treasures preserved and passed down through generations. The project called for a comprehensive interior renovation with the goal of creating sophisticated, fresh, and modern living spaces. Unexpected design elements were seamlessly integrated to create fluid transitions between interior rooms and the outdoor lanai, enhancing the home’ s connection to its natural surroundings. by thoughtfully mixing color, pattern, texture, and furnishings. Each selection was intentionally chosen to complement the owners’ personality and collection, resulting in a home that feels authentic, collected, and uniquely their own. The collaboration allowed the design to be expressive and personal while still maintaining a sophisticated sense of balance and cohesion.
HISTORICAL RESIDENCES
Mary’ s Residence(‘ Āhuimanu): Built back in 1942 by architect Hart Wood, Mary’ s Residence or‘ Āhuimanu sits on a quiet street in Nu’ uanu Valley. Leading up to the house, the driveway is lined with palapalai, bromeliads, and other local flora. The residence, which
URBAN ISLAND LIVING
Park Lane: For this urban condo, the primary challenge was creating a more vibrant and layered aesthetic while maintaining harmony with the owners’ existing artwork and furnishings. The goal for Director of Design Kristie Kiggins was to refresh the different spaces