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Two Tiny Pavilions Respectfully Perch Atop a Lava Flow on Maui

The eco-friendly structures—each measuring under 120 square feet—embody the Hawaiian concept of Aloha ’Āina.

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Kelly Vencill Sanchez

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This story was originally published in Dwell’s September/October 2017 issue.

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Published

September 12, 2017

Last Updated

April 10, 2025

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