Mala'ai

In collaboration with Miran Jang at dadada studio, we are designing a new structure for Mala'ai to provide covered and protected space for garden support activities. The design is based on the Taro/Kalo plant, with a large roof canopy (leaf), exposed column structure (stalks), and an indoor/outdoor bench element (corm). The operable panels allow for a variety of end-user configurations to adapt with weather patterns in Waimea. Sustainable architecture. Hawaii Island architecture.