High fashion meets panoramic ocean views in this $23 million Oahu mansion.
A perfect blend of European, Japanese, American and Hawaiian influences, the mansion is called “Casa di Alta Moda” or House of High Fashion.
The property at 360 Puikena Drive in Honolulu, Hawaii was designed by renowned island architect Jeff Long. Complete with designer furniture from Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Cassina, Mies van der Rohe and Trecera.
“Honolulu is the perfect blend of Japanese and American cultures,” the designer and seller says in the home’s marketing materials. “I wanted to highlight this with the interior design of this house. The fusion of the two cultures is something that fascinates me. was heavily influenced by Western architects such as Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright.”
According to Evian Peterson of The Agency, who is a joint listing agent for the home along with Brad Kaneshiro of List Sotheby’s International Realty, the owner, who requested anonymity for this article, is due to return to the East Coast. is selling the residence. .
According to the property listing, the five-bedroom, six-bathroom home spans 8,795 square feet and half an acre, was “teared down to the studs,” and was fully renovated in 2022.
According to the agency, the gated private residence offers “impeccable European finishes.”
These finishes include automated German metal shutters on the doors and windows for a ‘lock and go lifestyle’. Snidero’s kitchen designed by Ferrari design firm Pininfarina. Snidero cabinets and bedrooms. Molteni & Dada closets are the work of skilled craftsmen. Spinnybeck leather wall. Limestone stairs and walls.
“No expense has been spared to make this an exceptional estate,” the listing reads.
“When the house was built, I walked through it for the first time with architect Jeff Long and thought it was the most amazing place,” the owner told Robb Report. The view was insane.Bought within days.After Covid-19 we burnt down the house and redid everything.It is well built and has great bones. It is now completely modern and beautiful.”
The house is bright and has a somewhat minimalist design, but each room has been meticulously decorated and decorated with purpose.
“We wanted the house to be modern, not trendy,” said the owner and designer. “We chose timeless classics as a fun and vibrant art backdrop. All furniture is either mid-century modern classics or modern his classics that blend Japanese elements into their designs.”
According to The Agency, the property is the second most expensive property in the neighborhood.
“This is the second highest priced home in the area, but the cost of remodeling, labor costs, design, luxury materials imported, exclusive items created specifically for this home, and the remodeling cost are high. A reputable contractor used on site, all justifying the cost of this home,” listing agent Peterson said in an email reply to Sacramento Bee.
The estate grounds include a saltwater infinity pool and large pool deck. Inside, pneumatic elevators serve his two levels.
“Living in Hawaii is truly paradise and the ocean views rejuvenate the soul,” said the seller. “I spent a lot of time in Paris, so Western design influences naturally blended with Hawaiian lightness. I wanted to take it home.”