This second home on the island of Kauai was a remodel and expansion of an existing home for client’s looking to create a family compound on the island. While still taking advantage of the spectacular mountain views to the south, this home sits low on the land surrounded by deep lanais to protect the occupants …
Exposed alternately to both harsh sun and driving rains found on Kauai, outdoor elements need to be covered if they are going to last more than a few years. This pavilion was created to create a shelter for a hot tub, cold plunge sauna and changing room. This outdoor gathering space allows users to enjoy …
The Kauai Mountain Home is the result of the clash of two seemingly disparate client driven inspirations meeting on the unique site and topography of the inland mountains of Kauai. The desired a home that concurrently combined the ideas both “black modern” and “hippie experimental.” This seemingly small overlap of the venn diagram resulted in …
This renovation of an existing kitchen was about two things: adding light and adding workspace; transforming a dark, tired, inefficient layout into a true work horse of a kitchen that serves as the heart of the home. By grabbing a mere extra 2′ of depth from an underused entry nook, we were able increase the …
In a trend that is becoming more common in the Bay Area, this project adds new living quarters for the extended family of a retiree in her small house El Cerrito. Occupied by her daughter and son-in-law; the ADU adds new living space for them so they can be nearby and help care for mom. …
Adam Weiss Architecture was contracted to help clarify a complex series of decisions needed to plan for future expansion of the historic Pie Ranch. Over a 12 month period, we assessed the physical and personal assets of the Ranch, completed a full survey of the complex regulatory context of the California central coast. AWA provided …
