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Architect: Craig Steely Architecture
Location: Captain Cook, Big Island, Hawaii
Photography: Darren Bradley

The D fin is a classic pole house located on the slopes above Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Eight columns support a curved and exposed glue-laminated wood beam structure creating a 56 ft. diameter steel clad wood and glass barrel.

Rather than just framing the view, the round shape seemingly bends perspective and puts the occupant into the expansive view of the Kona coastline.

A steep roofed loft sits symmetrically at the back of the circle, like a classic 60’s D fin surfboard. D fin continues our exploration of how pure geometric shapes relate to nature and view.

The courtyard in the heart of the house, with access to the various areas of the house through the glass doors.

The terrace sitting area with a breathtaking view of the Kona coastline.

A home office on the fin structure as an extension above the round shape house with a panoramic view of nature.

The bedroom, which has a floating bed with a stunning view of the surrounding nature.

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A steep roofed loft sits symmetrically at the back of the circle, like a classic 60’s D fin surfboard.

The D fin is a classic pole house located on the slopes above Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Eight columns support a curved and exposed glue-laminated wood beam structure creating a 56 ft. diameter steel clad wood and glass barrel.

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