YVM DESIGN
Sustainable Design | Community Planning | Project & Construction Management
ACROSS THE BOARD SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Palmer's House, Kauai
Project: A contemporary hawaiiana style pavilion composition. A complex 6500sf program develops in 5 pavilions around a central courtyard. ADA accessibility is a requirement. Water systems and view alignments flow throughout buildings and
gardens creating a dynamic and engaging living space. Solar panels delicately integrated into the roofs through the use of dormers specially designed and scaled to its size and proportioned to the building.
While at De Jesus Architecture and Design Project.
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North Woods Residence, WA
A retreat family home hidden in the forest of North Woods.
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phase: built
Tiburon Residence
Modern yet classic intemporal 25,000sf estate, home gallery overlooking the Bay.
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phase: built
Kauapea Residence
A tropical home for a young family on the sloping hills of Kauapea on the north shore of Kauai.
phase: concept, unbuilt.
While at De Jesus Architecture and Design Project.
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Front st. House, Maui
Location: Maui
Budget: 2 million
Description: where modern meets the ocean.
A High end vacation residence sitting by the water across from a sailboat mooring field.
Design architect in partnership with Kasprzycki Designs.
phase: under construction
Contemporary plantation, Maui
Location: Bluffs of North shore Maui
Budget: 1.5million
Description: where modern and Hawaiian plantation meet.
A 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom family residence with a large entertainment pavilion.
Design architect in partnership with Kasprzycki Designs.
phase: under construction
The Yellow house, Sao Miguel, Azores
YVM Design
an old vineyard house is transformed into a sustainable boutique destination.
phase: in concept design
position: design architect
Ribeira Grande Air b&b , Azores
YVM Design
Old rock house, in the heart of Ribeira Grande, is transformed into 2 studio rentals
phase: in concept design
position: design architect
San Pedro cottage, Los Angeles, CA
YVM Design
2 concepts developed for the renovation and expansion of a small 1 bedroom cottage into a design house adding value to the entire neighborhood.
phase: under concept design
position: design architect, owner
McGarrett's Bar, Honolulu
YVM Design
ceoncept design works for a new lobby bar
at the iconic Ilikai Hotel in Waikiki
Mott Smith residence, Honolulu
YVM Design
A luxury house sits on the hills of Honolulu overlooking Waikiki and the ocean
Concept Design works.
Play House, Kauai
YVM Design
A playhouse (for adults and children) in a small urban lot in Kapaa. Dense existing vegetation, setbacks, weather exposure, sun exposure, and mountain views are the base challenge for this creative small and fun structure.
Status: built
Studio / Hurricane shelter
YVM Design
A small 1 bedroom house converts in a hurricane shelter. Self-sustained. Off the Grid.
Namahana Residence, Kauai
5000sf contemporary residence with a blend of New York Urban, Hawaiian and Japanese taste. The house hugs the knoll on one side and spans across the plateau in 3 different levels, overlooking the Namahana ridge in a unique and secluded site. Spacious, open, yet protected from heavy mountain rains. Site grading and height changes are a challenge. Solar panels embraced in the design from the very beginning assured a perfect orientation and a dedicated
yet architecturally integrated roof in the overall
design. Responsibilities: architect project manager, designing in close collaboration with the principal architect. Client, consultant coordination. 3D modeling and cad work
phase: built
This is a De Jesus Architecture and Design Project.
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Makaleha House, Kauai
Small budget to develop a 900sf cottage for a young couple. The design takes advantage of incredible views of Makaleha falls openings the house to them at one corner, while the roof pitch adjusts for optimal sun angle for a solar system, developing a creative and dynamic form.
Responsibilities: architect project manager, designing in close collaboration with the principal
architect. Client, consultant coordination.
3D modeling and cad work, from schematic
design through Permit documents.
This is a De Jesus Architecture and Design Project.
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Green Design Competition, Portland
A sustainable design competition for the development of a dense lot of townhouses in Portland.
Sustainable community design and green building
design required.
Responsibilities: Entry level architect, performed all computer work, sketches, watercolor with moderate participation in the concept design.
This is a Kennedy Architects Project.