The Kai Lani design concept is based on the idea of a neighborhood
of older, traditional kama'aina beach houses with a dual
lifestyle focus: the individual lifestyle of a private estate,
and a community focus on neighborhood with ocean living
and resort amenities.
The visual character of the development is drawn from two
related sources of inspiration. Within a neighborhood context,
the design of the homes reflect the best of some of the
historic locations of older Honolulu such as, Nu'uanu, Manoa,
and Ka'imuki. As a beach home, the designs echo the specific
residential character of Honolulu's historic oceanside neightborhoods
such as, Lanikai, Kahala, and Waikiki.
Building designs feature two and three bedroom units in
a configuration which emphasizes the feel of individuality
and privacy of a single family kama'aina beach house. At
first sight the buildings of four units per building will
appear as 29 large homes. Along a palm tree lit neighborhood
street, garden paths will lead you from private and enclosed
garages to individual entry porches directly to your unit.
Upper level units are accessed by individual interior stairs.
The unique site plan and the garden features of these wonderful
kama'aina homes reinforces privacy and individual views
from the lanais and porches that are directed toward the
ocean and sunset.
The visual character of the homes evoke a range of detailing
and materials found in the best of traditional Hawaiian
residential architecture. Two different roof designs grace
our buildings. Elements include a combination of horizontal
and vertical siding on the second story, over a stucco like
appearance at the ground floor, along with a range of associated
decoration and trim unique to the kama'aina application
of such materials. Signature details include the use of
vernacular coral stone for columns, decorative grillwork
in the windows, as well as optional awnings at the makai
porches. Four wonderful and festive exterior color schemes
are the finishing touches to our homes.
The structures will incorporate both steel and wood framing
referred to as the "hybrid" system. Roof material
will be aesthetically pleasing and appropriate for Hawaii
climate. Therma Fiber Sound Attenuation Insulation and resilient
channels will be used to minimize unwanted sound. An acoustically
engineered floor system, thermal insulation and central
air conditioning will be included in all of the units.
