Lai Residence

KOHALA, HAWAII

 
 
 

Lead Architect for residential remodel & Addition

Contractor: Quality Builders, Inc.

Photography: Elements & Designs

A 555-square foot residential addition and remodel designed to create a fully accessible living environment while expanding and improving the existing 1220-square foot home. The project added a new bedroom, accessible bathroom with roll-in shower, laundry, and covered entry ramp, along with new decks and exterior circulation. The design carefully responds to the sloping site, ocean views, and the homeowners’ accessibility needs while integrating the addition with the existing residence.

 "My experience with Jen was wonderful! Jen was recommended to me after trying to work with someone else and getting nowhere on my ADA accessible home addition. Jen presented us with three amazing options very quickly. She considered the views, grade of our property, and project cost to provide poster board illustrations of the three best designs. This really helped us understand how each choice would look and function. Once we made our choice of the designs, Jen worked very hard to maximize the square footage and meet our needs. Her understanding of regulations and the permitting process was key to getting approvals quickly and smoothly. She walked everything through and even helped us find someone to design our septic system. Now that the addition is completed, we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! I give Jen Jones my highest recommendation!" —Rita, Homeowner