The visual character of the development is drawn from two related sources of inspiration. Within a neighborhood context, the design of the homes reflect the best of some of the historic locations of older Honolulu such as, Nu'uanu, Manoa, and Ka'imuki. As a beach home, the designs echo the specific residential character of Honolulu's historic oceanside neightborhoods such as, Lanikai, Kahala, and Waikiki.

Building designs feature two and three bedroom units in a configuration which emphasizes the feel of individuality and privacy of a single family kama'aina beach house. At first sight the buildings of four units per building will appear as 29 large homes. Along a palm tree lit neighborhood street, garden paths will lead you from private and enclosed garages to individual entry porches directly to your unit. Upper level units are accessed by individual interior stairs. The unique site plan and the garden features of these wonderful kama'aina homes reinforces privacy and individual views from the lanais and porches that are directed toward the ocean and sunset.

The visual character of the homes evoke a range of detailing and materials found in the best of traditional Hawaiian residential architecture. Two different roof designs grace our buildings. Elements include a combination of horizontal and vertical siding on the second story, over a stucco like appearance at the ground floor, along with a range of associated decoration and trim unique to the kama'aina application of such materials. Signature details include the use of vernacular coral stone for columns, decorative grillwork in the windows, as well as optional awnings at the makai porches. Four wonderful and festive exterior color schemes are the finishing touches to our homes.

The structures will incorporate both steel and wood framing referred to as the "hybrid" system. Roof material will be aesthetically pleasing and appropriate for Hawaii climate. Therma Fiber Sound Attenuation Insulation and resilient channels will be used to minimize unwanted sound. An acoustically engineered floor system, thermal insulation and central air conditioning will be included in all of the units.

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