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WITH THE
AESTHETIC TENOR
OF AN AUBERGE
LUXURY RESORT,
BUT WITH A STYLE
THAT RESPONDS
SPECIFICALLY
AND DEFINITIVELY
TO ITS ISLAND
SITE, MAUNI LANI
FEATURES A MIX
OF TEXTURES AND
OPEN SPACES
THAT CREATE A
DESIGN THAT IS AS
EXPERIENTIAL AS IT
IS PHYSICAL.
are rightly and consistently
celebrated, drawing throngs
of travelers and second-home
owners for the vibrancy and
diversity of the landscape. e
same is true of Mauna Lani. "In
color, in texture, in simplicity,
we have looked to nature for all
of our inspiration," offers Hyers.
Only "this hotel is distinctly
modern and the interiors are
filled with landscaping, therefore
the furniture and details have
a simple clean line that lets the
adjacent nature speak." Another dialogue with
the environment is the way the team reoriented
the main functions of the hotel—reception, pools,
suites, bars, and more all open up to views and
landmarks. "We are also designing experiences, not
just interiors," reminds Hyers, noting that places
such as the Canoe House and Surf Shack will be
"magical spots" on a property that is shaping up to
be magic itself. aubergeresorts.com
