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Maps & Drawings

All the maps, plans, diagrams, and analysis drawings — from the big picture of West Maui down to individual building designs. Click any drawing to see it full size.

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Coastal Buffer Map

Plan showing the coastal buffer zone defined by sea level rise projections and the inland retreat boundary

coastal water
concept-diagram

Buffer Framework Base Plan

Base plan showing the coastal, riparian, and peri-urban buffer extents with the primary circulation framework

coastal water ecology fire
plan

Riparian Buffer

Riparian buffer design principles with section detail showing stream corridor restoration

water ecology
composite-plan

Complete Buffer System

All four buffer zones overlaid — coastal, riparian, peri-urban, and water collection — in one comprehensive plan

coastal water ecology fire
figure-ground

Burnt vs. Unburnt Overlay

Map showing burned and unburned structures across Lahaina after the 2023 wildfire

fire recovery
composite-plan

Integrated Framework Plan

Integrated plan linking buffers, circulation, the school, redensification, and the peri-urban park in one framework

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diagram

Design Principles

Core design principles including residential rebuilding rights, public access, buffer edges, multi-functional spaces, and cultural preservation

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composite-map

Diagnostic Overlay — Systemic Vulnerabilities

Composite analysis showing overlapping infrastructure, water, and fire vulnerabilities across Lahaina

water fire infrastructure
analytical-map

Displacement & Redensification

Map showing 6,000-7,000 displaced residents and the scale of the proposed redensification response

housing recovery
analytical-map

Existing Green Infrastructure

Pre-fire map showing fragmented green spaces and limited tree canopy in Lahaina

ecology
analytical-map

Existing Water Systems

Map of streams, ditches, collection pools, retention areas, and water infrastructure across Lahaina

water infrastructure
figure-ground

Fire Footprint: Before & After

Pre-fire urban fabric compared to post-fire footprint with 1-foot contour intervals

fire recovery
analytical-map

Existing Mobility Network

Pre-fire street network showing single-spine road system and evacuation bottlenecks

mobility infrastructure
analytical-map

Historical Mapping

Town-scale map locating Lahaina's key heritage sites and historic districts along the coast

cultural heritage
diagram

Historical Timeline - 1795 to 2023

Visual timeline of major events in Lahaina from pre-contact era through the 2023 wildfire

cultural heritage fire
diagram

Housing Typologies

Matrix of proposed housing types including townhomes, stacked apartments, and mixed-use buildings

housing recovery
diagram

Community Hub Network

Three community hub locations positioned within walkable distance of all residential areas

housing recovery infrastructure
diagram

Community Hub Typology Matrix

Matrix comparing the three community hub types, their daily uses, emergency roles, and spatial distribution

housing recovery infrastructure
base-map

Lahaina Base Map

Base map of Lahaina showing topography, road network, runoff, and building footprints before analytical overlays

infrastructure ecology
diagram

Five Key Problems

Diagram identifying five systemic problems: urban risk, weak coastal protection, displacement, lack of structure, and disconnected recovery

recovery infrastructure
photography

Post-Fire Aerial View

Satellite image of Lahaina after the 2023 wildfire showing extent of burn damage

fire recovery
photography

Pre-Fire Aerial View

Satellite image of Lahaina before the 2023 wildfire showing coastal development and agricultural land

fire
diagram

Design Principles - Overall & Urban

Diagram showing overall recovery principles and their spatial translation into Lahaina's urban section

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plan

Proposed Green Infrastructure

Expanded green network connecting coastal promenade, riparian corridors, and agricultural edge

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plan

Proposed Mobility Network

Redesigned street hierarchy with new boulevard, pedestrian promenade, and multiple evacuation routes

mobility infrastructure
plan

Redensification Plan

Proposed high-density housing plan showing 2,200 units centered on the new boulevard with typology breakdown

housing recovery
diagram

Proposed Recovery Framework

Hypothesis diagram showing four-buffer framework with coastal, peri-urban, riparian, and hinterland zones surrounding a protected urban core

recovery water coastal fire
plan

Riparian Buffer Map

Plan showing the riparian corridor running mauka to makai through Lahaina as a restored ecological and public-access spine

water ecology
plan

Water Capture Network

Proposed water capture network showing collection zones, channels, and directional flow from the hinterland toward town

water infrastructure

site Scale

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Sections - Before Fire

Cross-sections showing Lahaina's spatial condition before the 2023 wildfire

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reference-illustration

Hawaiian Ali'i Houses - Various Types

Illustrations of various Hawaiian ali'i house types including Princess Ruth's house in Kona, drying sheds, stone heiau with ceremonial tower, and grass house with plaited ridges, from the 1969 Lahaina Architectural Style Book, Sheet B3

cultural heritage
plan

Coast to Peri-Urban Plan

Full transect plan showing the relationship between coastal buffer, urban core, and peri-urban edge

coastal housing ecology
section

Sections - Proposed Recovery

Cross-sections showing the proposed recovery transect from the coastal promenade to the peri-urban edge

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rendering

Coastal Buffer - 3D View

Axonometric rendering of the coastal buffer zone showing integrated landscape design with green infrastructure and park areas

coastal ecology
rendering

Coastal Promenade Rendering

Perspective rendering of the proposed Front Street pedestrian promenade with coastal landscaping

coastal mobility
section

Coastal Buffer Section

Sectional strategy drawing showing retreat, public access, dunes, and coastal park interventions along the shoreline

coastal water
section

Sections - Current Condition

Cross-sections showing Lahaina's devastated condition after the 2023 wildfire

fire recovery
reference-diagram

Hale Foundation Detail

Cross-section showing kumu pohaku (base rock) foundation with pou kama (buried post) and dimensions table for foundation types at different hale sizes

cultural heritage housing
reference-diagram

Hale Halawai Framing Schematic

Structural framing diagram of a Hale Halawai showing labeled parts: pou kaha (wall post), lohelau (wall plate), o'a (rafters), kauhunu (main ridge pole), kua'iole (upper ridge pole), pouomanu (corner post), kalapau (mid collar beam)

cultural heritage housing
reference-diagram

Hale Halawai Hip Alternate and Dimensions

Hip roof alternate framing schematic for Hale Halawai with dimensions table showing minimum member sizes for structures from 12x20 to 30x60 feet

cultural heritage housing
reference-diagram

Hale Ka'a Framing Schematic

Gable roof framing schematic for Hale Ka'a showing kua'iole (upper ridge pole), kauhunu (main ridge pole), kupong (gable ridge pole), kukuna li'i (upper wall post), kalapau (gable end tie), and holo (diagonal brace)

cultural heritage housing
rendering

Peri-Urban Buffer - 3D View

3D visualization of peri-urban agricultural buffer zone with water management and fire-resistant vegetation

fire ecology water
reference-illustration

Typical Hawaiian Pili Grass Hale

Illustration of a typical Hawaiian pili grass hale showing perspective, plan, section, and pole frame detail, from the 1969 Lahaina Architectural Style Book, Sheet B1

cultural heritage
rendering

Riparian Buffer - 3D View

3D visualization of riparian buffer restoration showing stream restoration with vegetation and flood management

water ecology
reference-plan

St. Xavier's Primary School, Ahmedabad

Ground floor and first floor plans of St. Xavier's Primary School in Ahmedabad by Charles Correa, showing mat typology organization of classrooms, courtyards, and circulation

housing recovery

node Scale

rendering

Community Space - Interior View

Interior and community renderings showing classroom courtyards, covered circulation, and shared gathering space

housing cultural heritage
diagram

Module Assembly

Module aggregation, runoff contribution, and repair scenarios showing how the kit of parts grows and adapts over time

housing cultural heritage
technical-section

Module - Baseline Section

Baseline section through three connected modules showing the core spatial profile before performance overlays

housing infrastructure
detail

Module Connection Details

Technical drawings showing roof connections, gutter details, and wall-column joinery

housing cultural heritage
diagram

The Module - Core Principles

Core design principles of the 26x26-foot module shown with the base Hawaiian-inspired building unit

housing cultural heritage
diagram

Module - Design Breakdown

Exploded isometric breakdown of the module showing roof, frame, columns, gutters, and wall assembly

housing cultural heritage
technical-section

Module - Solar Response

Section showing solar exposure and shading response for Lahaina's intense west-facing conditions

housing
technical-section

Module - Water Capture

Section showing rainwater collection through sloped roofs and shared gutters between modules

water housing
architectural-plan

Elementary School Floor Plan

Ground floor plan of the proposed elementary school showing modular classroom arrangement and community facilities

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axonometric

School Axonometric

3D isometric view of the complete elementary school complex with surrounding landscape

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architectural-plan

School - Program Details

Detailed zoom views of school functional areas: health offices, cafeteria, classrooms, and gymnasium

recovery infrastructure
section

School Sections

Two cross-sections through the elementary school showing modular roof forms and spatial organization

recovery infrastructure
rendering

Elementary School - Aerial View

Aerial perspective rendering of the proposed elementary school and surrounding neighborhood

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