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Kekainani at Hoakalei's Ilima Residence Earns National Gold Nugget Award of Merit

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The ʻIlima Residence (75.10) at Kekainani at Hoakalei has received an Award of Merit in the Best Single Family Detached Home (2,001–2,499 Square Feet) category at the 2026 Gold Nugget Awards, one of the nation’s most respected competitions recognizing excellence in architectural design, planning and development. The ʻIlima Residence is a single-level luxury home within Kekainani, an exclusive collection of 32 ocean-view residences overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Hoakalei Resort.

Offering more than 2,400 square feet of thoughtfully planned living space, the award-winning ʻIlima floor plan reflects the evolving needs of today’s luxury homebuyer. Its single-level layout, open-concept design and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces are designed to capture cooling trade winds, abundant natural light and views of the surrounding coastal landscape. Spacious lanais, a private courtyard and generous gathering spaces create an effortless connection between the home and Hawaiʻi's year-round outdoor lifestyle.

The residence appeals to a wide range of buyers, from empty nesters and retirees seeking low-maintenance luxury to returning kamaʻāina looking to come home, as well as professionals and families who value flexibility, comfort and effortless entertaining.

“The ʻIlima residence was thoughtfully designed to celebrate Hawaiʻi’s unique environment, blending indoor and outdoor living while taking advantage of ocean views, cooling trade winds and the relaxed lifestyle that makes West Oʻahu such a desirable place to call home,” said Mac Narahara, president of Haseko (Hawaii), Inc. “We’re honored that the Gold Nugget Awards recognized both the architectural design and the way the home supports how people want to live today.”

Located within Hoakalei Resort in West Oʻahu, Kekainani offers a limited collection of luxury single-family homes with panoramic Pacific Ocean views and modern island architecture inspired by Hawaiʻi's climate and lifestyle. Select homes also feature views toward Diamond Head. Residents enjoy access to the residents-only Wai Kai Hale Club, waterfront recreation, dining, golf and an expanding collection of resort amenities.

Presented by the Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) and the California Building Industry Association (CBIA), the Gold Nugget Awards have recognized innovation and excellence in residential design for more than six decades. This year's competition attracted more than 800 entries across 67 categories from throughout the United States and internationally.

The Kekainani model homes and sales gallery, located at 91-1421 Halili Street in ‘Ewa Beach, are open daily, except Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To explore the model homes and schedule a virtual or in-person tour, visit www.Kekainani.com.

About Haseko
As a developer of residential, commercial and resort properties in Hawai‘i since 1973, Haseko and its affiliated companies have built a solid reputation for high-quality projects and a genuine commitment to the community. Among its most prized hotel, commercial and residential projects are the award-winning, master-planned communities of Ocean Pointe and Hoakalei Resort. Kaua‘i Beach Villas and Kaua‘i Hilton Hotel, The Courtyards at Punahou and Ocean View Center. Over the years, Haseko’s commitment to being a good neighbor has resulted in an active community stewardship program that provides millions of dollars of infrastructure improvements for ‘Ewa Beach, additional park lands, investment in area schools, and financial support for community organizations through Hoakalei Charities. For more information, visit www.haseko.com.

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Caroline Witherspoon
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