Hale Kiawe, a harmonious retreat in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, showcases the expertise of renowned architect Walker Warner. Designed in 2021, this minimalist house embodies the principles of Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian architectural system, to create a soulful and welcoming sanctuary for a couple seeking a permanent home in their beloved vacation destination. The design team’s thoughtful integration of the site’s natural history and the clients’ heritage has resulted in a residence that beautifully merges the built and natural environments.

About Hale Kiawe
A Hawaiian Sanctuary Infused with Ancient Indian Wisdom
After years of cherishing Hawaii’s splendor, this couple decided to make the island their permanent haven. As minimalists, they sought a cozy, welcoming, and soulful retreat that embodied restraint. To create such a place, they incorporated the principles of Vastu Shastra?an ancient Indian architectural system that harnesses the energies of nature. Honoring the Site’s Volcanic History
The site began as a barren tract, save for discarded building remnants and scattered kiawe trees. The design team discovered that lava had once flowed through the land, so they sought to echo this history through the built form.
Aligning with Vastu Shastra Principles
Contrary to the initial inclination, the home faces east, prioritizing an east-facing door and rooms pointing toward a central courtyard?key principles of Vastu Shastra.
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