WINNERS ANNOUNCED

 

Reimagined Hawaiian Village Architecture

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Interior Design
  • Company/Firm
    NICOLEHOLLIS
  • Lead Designer
    Nicole Hollis
  • Other Designer(s)
    Brandon Asbury; Riley Dean; Marissa Allen; Pamela Jewel; Evelyn Kiing; Dani Serrano; Joyce Hada
  • Architect
    Walker Warner Architects
  • Interior Designer
    NICOLEHOLLIS
  • Hospitality
    Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
  • Construction Company
    Nordic PCL & Ali'i Builders
  • Photo Credit
    Douglas Friedman
  • Location
    Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
  • Project Date
    July 2023
  • Developer
    Kennedy Wilson

Asaya Spa at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, creates a meditative sanctuary inspired by its volcanic landscape. Built into black lava flow facing Hualalai Volcano, the interior channels the land's mana—sacred Hawaiian energy and strength.

The interior palette incorporates darker, angular elements drawing from surrounding lava landscape for serene ambiance. Natural wood and stone are reinterpreted through volcanic textures and forms echoing geological forces.

Six treatment rooms with retractable walls open to island winds and framed lava views. Interior design narrows visual focus to dramatic lava flow and volcano, creating immersive therapeutic environment where earth becomes part of healing.

John Koga's multi-piece sculpture installation sits within lava flow along the pathway. Known for revealing natural beauty, Koga created pieces evoking flowing water in volcanic landscape. In Hawaiian tradition, wai (water) is life's source—essential for spiritual, emotional, physical well-being, connecting guests to water as sustainer and healer.

Throughout the spa, interior design creates unique resort environment where guests connect with Hawaii's transformative volcanic energy.


LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2025
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