Frank Lloyd Wright Lava Rock Home, Hawaii
Frank Lloyd Wright Lava Rock Home, Waimea, Hawaii
PanaViz was invited to photograph the only Frank Lloyd Wright home built in Hawaii. These pictures show why his design is timeless and still relevant.
Virtual Tour – Scroll Down for the Home History
Completed in 1995 the home was commissioned by Sanderson Sims who partnered with Taliesin Associated Architects, John Rattenbury and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to bring the un-built plan to life.
Frank Lloyd Wright Lava Rock Home, Waimea. Only FLW designed home in Hawaii.
History of Home:
Originally conceived for the Cornwell Family in Pennsylvania in 1954, the 3,700 sq. foot passive solar hemicycle home embodies Frank Lloyd Wright’s principles of organic architecture in which the structure blends harmoniously with the natural landscape.
The plans were prepared by Taliesin Associated Architects in Scottsdale, Arizona who are affiliated with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the only entity authorized to oversee the construction of Frank Lloyd Wright’s unbuilt projects. The project was built by Hans Torweihe and the interior design was completed by Gina Willman
Organic Architecture
Towering Glass Doors
FLW Built-In Seating
FLW Origami Chairs
Barrel Chairs
A series of opaque skylights bring natural light into the home and warm lighting behind opaque glass illuminates the house at night.
Skylights
This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom architecturally significant residence can accommodate a family of 6 in a setting that is truly one-of-a-kind.
Bedrooms “float” above the Main Floor
Curved Wall Bathroom
Big Island Hawaii Countryside
Features of the home include an outdoor lava-rock hot tub overlooking the ocean and breathtaking mountain views.
Lava Rock Hot Tub
Throughout the landscaped property one will find secluded seating areas, a hammock and a small soccer field.
Secluded Seating Areas
Unique to this FLW home, residents are only a short 10 minute drive to beautiful white sand beaches, world class resorts and plentiful golf courses on the Kohala Coast. Also within a short drive is the idyllic country town of Waimea.
Hawaii Architectural Photography by PanaViz.
