Grass and lava steps transition between the rough, traditional rubble walls an the new saw-cut lava wall.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The extraordinary site is positioned between the rugged slope of Diamond Head and the shore of the Pacific Ocean.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
A banyan tree gains prominence at the center of the property.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The copper-clad gallery and concrete studio are delicately connected by a glass bridge over the limestone stair.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The large north window of the gallery was positioned to frame a view of Diamond Head.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The exterior limestone stair connects all levels of the studio buildingCredit: Nic Lehoux Photography
Low iron glass renders the view through the bridge with extraordinary clarity. Thin stainless steel collars in plane with the channel glass and copper walls are the only additional structure.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
Late afternoon sun casts shadows from the channel glass onto the teak wall at the guest entry.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The stair treads are slabs that extend from the coursing of the limestone walls.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
Detail of the copper cladding and limestone plinth. A delicate bronze handrail will develop a green patina in the marine environment.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The contrasting forms of the gallery and studio building reflect the nature of this compelling waterfront site.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The new studio and gallery buildings are revealed gradually as one enters the site.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
Circulation through the studio building occurs between planes of teak siding and channel glass parallel to the exterior stair.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
At night, the transparency of the building allows views of the art from the oceanside lawn. Reflections reveal the planes of the glass bridge.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The glass bridge slides through a precise gap in the channel glass. A line of slender stainless steel columns divides living space from circulation.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
Looking back towards the office entry, the clear glass of the bridge provides an oblique peek through the channel glass to the stair.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
A series of pivoting walls can be positioned so art can be viewed from multiple angles, and conceal art storage spaces beyond.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The detailing of the pool extends the planes of saw-cut lava and limestone floor from interior to exterior.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
At the base of the stairs, the large teak pivot door of the main gallery is visible from the gallery and art storage level of the studio building.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
From the gallery the glass bridge overlook and custom pivoting teak door appear as a sculptural installation.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
Inside the gallery a large aperture frames the view of the Pacific Ocean. A band of translucent glass provides filtered natural light between the copper and the saw cut lava wall.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The glass bridge penetrates the gallery providing an overlook from which to view the art collection.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
The large north window of the gallery was positioned to frame a view of Diamond Head.Credit: Nic Lehoux Photography
Low iron glass renders the view through the bridge with extraordinary clarity. Thin stainless steel collars in plane with the channel glass and copper walls are the only additional structure.Credit: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
Site plan sketch showing the studio and gallery and their connection to the existing home.Credit: Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
