NATIVE. NATURAL. NESTED. As a Hawaii-based firm, we intimately understand the places where we build. Trust our experience and knowledge of the island – its people, customs, climate and beauty – to inspire appropriate and successful construction programs. Developing links between these elements and the site is what defines the sense of place, and what...
Sustainable Craftsmanship. Recycled and sustainably harvested materials are also a central design focus, like the interior woodwork that is produced from lumber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. And while they require minimal maintenance, all exterior materials are chosen for our demanding climate and are selected for durable and reliable long-term performance. The typical Maryl...
An understated residence infused with native and natural materials celebrates the very essence of the Kukio ethos.
OPEN. AIRY. LIGHT. WELCOMING. This is the signature ambiance of residences built by Maryl. Ours are homes that embrace the history, culture and lifestyle of our islands, homes that have come to define the present-day notions of luxury living in Hawaii.
CONSIDERATE. We value and respect our relationships with our clients, as we do our buildings’ relationship with the environment … how sunsets are framed, breezes will be captured and materials will weather. As fellow residents of these islands, we create our homes to make a lasting contribution to your life and lifestyle.
LOOKING FORWARD & BACK. Even in Hawaii, where authenticity is so much a part of the architectural vocabulary, styles evolve. We’ve advanced and encouraged this movement that, in many ways, looks back even as it looks ahead. We’re taking cues from the homes of the early island settlers to introduce natural materials, adding subtle nuances that enrich and enliven...
POOLS PLAY AN INTEGRAL PART. Water elements are a way to enhance the architecture through the creation of intimate areas for lounging, and places to add a calming interlude between spaces. Having helped to create some of the island’s most exceptional water elements, including koi ponds and entry water features, our installations are as pleasing...