Luxury Home Magazine

PacificLuxuryLiving.com 40 | Featured Properties site specific architecture ® Inspiration begins by listening... f o r m w e r k s s t u d i o s . c o m 8 8 8 . 8 0 8 . 8 5 2 2 Now, there’s no reason to leave. Hawaii’s tropical paradise remains one of the most desirable locations attracting visitors from all over the world. As a result of more affordable travel, hotel occupancy is rising and more establishments are being built to accommodate these temporary guests. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is in the process of construct- ing a 322-unit luxury resort and residential development on the south shore of Kauai. Hotel-style condominiums, like the Trump Towers, offer all the luxuries of a vacation resort with the security of ownership. Ideal for a resident who desires the vacation feeling, minimum upkeep, or travels frequently, these condos continue to be built and lure part-time residents to these booming hot spots. Newly constructed residences are in demand for more reasons than a growing population. Although there is something to be said for the charm of old plantation homes, new luxury homes can be built to perfect modern specifications. With changing building codes, innovations in sustainable materials, and increasingly efficient systems, a newly constructed home allows for all of these beneficial amenities without the arduous remodel. The same is true for green standards. Whether these new homes are LEED certified or simply a little more eco-friendly, new construction has the ability to pioneer and encourage green practices for the future and make a luxury home more affordable to operate. Greg Harbottle ~ This recently finished home in Lanikeha is brand new down to the furnishings. The turnkey home was built to emphasize the indoor/ outdoor lifestyle as it is wired for sound indoor and out, includes a large hooded outdoor stainless BBQ grill and a salt-water pool. The smartly designed, three bedroom home boasts the finest finishes available including granite, stone, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry and woodwork. The space features an open floor-plan with fully retractable and motorized Wood-Clad glass sliding doors that pocket into the walls which provides an additional 300 sq ft of indoor-outdoor living experience. In addition to the fine design and finishes, the two tankless water heater is a modern aquatic addition to this new construction home. (See Page 9)