Cloister House consists of a series of connected spaces, articulated by individual roofs, surrounding a central garden. It is the second Hawaii house designed by Shay Zak for these clients, who moved from nearby Hualalai after acquiring the rarely available ocean-side site with its wonderful views of Kukio Point.
Cloister House adheres to concepts of feng shui and is of a typical Chinese typology, in which four or more buildings surround an enclosed courtyard. The main axis begins at the gatehouse on the east side of the property. Passing through the center of this structure, one crosses the main lawn to the entry lanai and living room and ends at the poolside living lanai. From here, views extend beyond natural anchialine fishponds to the beach.
The kitchen and dining areas are to the south of the living room, while bedrooms, media room, and family room comprise the northern part of the cloister. The spaces are connected by roofed, open-sided passages, inspired by the "dog trot" typology of vernacular southern American homes, for maximum cross-ventilation.
The interiors have crisp, minimalist detailing and white painted walls. Floors are of ipe wood or brushed basalt; ceilings are Western red cedar or painted plaster. The entry gate, window frames, and doors are teak.
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