Wai’alae Tropical Modern

Kyle Rothenborg

The Ipe rain-screen extends back into the entry alcove and is in... Read More The Ipe rain-screen extends back into the entry alcove and is integrated with a 5-foot wide pivot door. The experience creates a unique sense of mystery, surprise and delight as you enter through into the expansive great room.

Kyle Rothenborg

The simple shed roof provides a high-volume main living space an... Read More The simple shed roof provides a high-volume main living space and minimizes the house’s scale from the street and opens to a large lanai and the golf course and ocean beyond.

Kyle Rothenborg

The house captures the view and provides a visual connection to ... Read More The house captures the view and provides a visual connection to the adjacent golf course. The large covered lanai creates seamless indoor-outdoor living and weather protection for the expansive pocketing glass doors.

Kyle Rothenborg

The entry area Ipe rain-screen turns into the great room to fram... Read More The entry area Ipe rain-screen turns into the great room to frame a casual built-in seating area surrounded by windows, which emphasizes the indoor-outdoor relationship on both sides of the house.

Kyle Rothenborg

The main lanai features a custom all-weather dining table. A tre... Read More The main lanai features a custom all-weather dining table. A trellis mimics the Ipe rain-screens on the house and extends the shade.

Kyle Rothenborg

The stairwell brings in natural light from monitor windows above... Read More The stairwell brings in natural light from monitor windows above into the center of the house and provides a focal point at this main circulation juncture. A custom cabinet blends with the stair and a barn door on the right discretely closes the large butler’s pantry from view.

Kyle Rothenborg

The Master bedroom provides a serene oasis and a view of the gol... Read More The Master bedroom provides a serene oasis and a view of the golf course from corner glass windows. Pocketing glass doors (in foreground) lead to a private lanai.

Kyle Rothenborg

Clean lines and lots of natural light create an open, welcoming ... Read More Clean lines and lots of natural light create an open, welcoming master bathroom, with separate his and hers vanities. Double sets of glass doors provide access to a private garden.

Kyle Rothenborg

The house opens in dramatic fashion to the golf course view. The... Read More The house opens in dramatic fashion to the golf course view. The Ipe rain-screens and trellis will weather naturally and over time will gracefully blend into the soft monochromatic color palette.

Kyle Rothenborg

The kid’s bedroom wing appears to float and is capped by a but... Read More The kid’s bedroom wing appears to float and is capped by a butterfly roof and connected to the main volume by a glass link, surrounded by water on both sides.

Kyle Rothenborg

The second floor recreation room opens to a lanai, which provide... Read More The second floor recreation room opens to a lanai, which provides a panoramic view and its soaring roofline creates a focal point.