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Fin wall shields porch from westerly breezes somewhat while maintaining views and providing lateral shear resistance.

Designed by Peter Bohlin of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, the 3,000-square-foot house "incorporates the natural world by allowing one to experience the temperature, sights, and smells of the island as you travel through the house," Kasper says. He calls it "the house that Nirvana built," from his time as a producer for the world-famous band, along with their Seattle grunge brethren Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Mudhoney, and the Foo Fighters.

For an escape from bustling San Francisco, architect Craig Steely and his wife Cathy have created a modernist getaway on a lava field next to a black sand beach on Hawaii’s Big Island. Fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows that look out over the ocean, the steel-framed home is one of several homes that Steely built on the recently active lava field.

On the green roof, guests enjoy stunning panoramic views, a hydromassage pool, and a lounge area.

Ryall deftly integrated the home into its natural setting.

Mount Pleasant Modern: Main Entry

Mount Pleasant Modern: Front Elevation