YVM DESIGN
​Sustainable Design​​ | Community Planning | Project & Construction Management
ACROSS THE BOARD SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Palmer's House, Kauai
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​Project: A contemporary hawaiiana style pavilion composition. A complex 6500sf program develops in 5 pavilions around a central courtyard. ADA accessibility is a requirement. Water systems and view alignments flow throughout buildings and
gardens creating a dynamic and engaging living space. Solar panels delicately integrated into the roofs through the use of dormers specially designed and scaled to its size and proportioned to the building.
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While at De Jesus Architecture and Design Project.
For more information visit www.dejesusarchitecture.com
North Woods Residence, WA
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A retreat family home hidden in the forest of North Woods.
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While at Olson Sundberg. For more information visit
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phase: built
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Tiburon Residence
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Modern yet classic intemporal 25,000sf estate, home gallery overlooking the Bay.
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While at Olson Sundberg. For more information visit
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phase: built
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Kauapea Residence
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A tropical home for a young family on the sloping hills of Kauapea on the north shore of Kauai.
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phase: concept, unbuilt.
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While at De Jesus Architecture and Design Project.
For more information visit www.dejesusarchitecture.com
Front st. House, Maui
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Location: Maui
Budget: 2 million
Description: where modern meets the ocean.
A High end vacation residence sitting by the water across from a sailboat mooring field.
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Design architect in partnership with Kasprzycki Designs.
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phase: under construction
Contemporary plantation, Maui
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Location: Bluffs of North shore Maui
Budget: 1.5million
Description: where modern and Hawaiian plantation meet.
A 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom family residence with a large entertainment pavilion.
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Design architect in partnership with Kasprzycki Designs.
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phase: under construction
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The Yellow house, Sao Miguel, Azores
YVM Design
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an old vineyard house is transformed into a sustainable boutique destination.
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phase: in concept design
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position: design architect
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Ribeira Grande Air b&b , Azores
YVM Design
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Old rock house, in the heart of Ribeira Grande, is transformed into 2 studio rentals
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phase: in concept design
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position: design architect
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San Pedro cottage, Los Angeles, CA
YVM Design
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2 concepts developed for the renovation and expansion of a small 1 bedroom cottage into a design house adding value to the entire neighborhood.
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phase: under concept design
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position: design architect, owner
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McGarrett's Bar, Honolulu
YVM Design
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ceoncept design works for a new lobby bar
at the iconic Ilikai Hotel in Waikiki
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Mott Smith residence, Honolulu
YVM Design
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A luxury house sits on the hills of Honolulu overlooking Waikiki and the ocean ​
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Concept Design works.
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Play House, Kauai
YVM Design
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A playhouse (for adults and children) in a small urban lot in Kapaa. Dense existing vegetation, setbacks, weather exposure, sun exposure, and mountain views are the base challenge for this creative small and fun structure.
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Status: built
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Studio / Hurricane shelter
YVM Design
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A small 1 bedroom house converts in a hurricane shelter. Self-sustained. Off the Grid.
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Namahana Residence, Kauai
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5000sf contemporary residence with a blend of New York Urban, Hawaiian and Japanese taste. The house hugs the knoll on one side and spans across the plateau in 3 different levels, overlooking the Namahana ridge in a unique and secluded site. Spacious, open, yet protected from heavy mountain rains. Site grading and height changes are a challenge. Solar panels embraced in the design from the very beginning assured a perfect orientation and a dedicated
yet architecturally integrated roof in the overall
design. Responsibilities: architect project manager, designing in close collaboration with the principal architect. Client, consultant coordination. 3D modeling and cad work
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​​phase: built
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This is a De Jesus Architecture and Design Project.
For more information visit www.dejesusarchitecture.com
Makaleha House, Kauai
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Small budget to develop a 900sf cottage for a young couple. The design takes advantage of incredible views of Makaleha falls openings the house to them at one corner, while the roof pitch adjusts for optimal sun angle for a solar system, developing a creative and dynamic form.
Responsibilities: architect project manager, designing in close collaboration with the principal
architect. Client, consultant coordination.
3D modeling and cad work, from schematic
design through Permit documents.
This is a De Jesus Architecture and Design Project.
For more information visit www.dejesusarchitecture.com
Green Design Competition, Portland
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A sustainable design competition for the development of a dense lot of townhouses in Portland.
Sustainable community design and green building
design required.
Responsibilities: Entry level architect, performed all computer work, sketches, watercolor with moderate participation in the concept design.
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This is a Kennedy Architects Project.