Modern Design Across Hawaii

Architect Craig Steely designed this house for himself, his wife Cathy Liu, a painter, and their son, Zane, that looks out to the Pacific Ocean from a lava flow on the big island of Hawaii.

There are two pools at the hotel, one for kids and one for adult lounging, both of which face south toward the ocean. I didn't take this photo, but it shows how the Modern manages to feel warm and tropical without screaming "Aloha."

When she’s not at the treehouse of her Hawaii home, Jackson hangs out in the kids’ room.

Ipe decking extends from the actual deck to the home's interior.

Built in 1969, the Hawaii State Capitol is rich in symbolism: The columns recall native coconut palms and refer to the eight major Hawaiian islands.