THE DESIGN PROCESS
The original 32-acre lot has been expanded across the Wailua River into an existing grotto. A canal has been channeled throughout the site in response to potential future sea level rise trends; the canal acts as a natural drainage system for the site, as well as a gateway for boats, paddle boards, and kayaks among guests. The guest villas on the east side of the canal are elevated off the ground to not only prevent future flood damage from potential storm flooding, but also make guests feel as if they are walking on top of the trees.
PLAN BLOW-UPS
VEHICLE ENTRANCE & GUEST DROP OFF
By expanding the site, guests now arrive by car on the south side of the river, where they are taken across river by boat and dropped off at the hotel’s main lobby.
BOAT ARRIVAL & LOBBY ENTRANCE
Guests are dropped off by boat at the main lobby entrance. Outside of the main lobby are a koi pond, various seating areas, and natural, indigenous plant palette. This area's design is influenced by authentic Hawaiian textiles.
LEISURE POOLS & CABANAS
The resort has 3 main pools and two jacuzzi areas. The pools are surrounded by cabanas, which are separated by planting to increase privacy among guests.
SECTIONS
SECTION A
This section displays a series of walkways along the site that lead to various gazebos, a hammock park, and a smaller canal for water-sport activities.
SECTION B
This section displays the area around the main lobby entrance, with a bridge that takes guest from to the guest villas, which are set on stilts to avoid future potential flood damage and to make guests feel as if they are walking among the tree canopies.