In design, it's essential to honor the surroundings in which your structure will stand. Here's a stunning example of respecting the natural beauty that the Hawaiian islands have to offer with the use of cut lava rock and Hawaiian wood carving techniques.Santa Monica-based studio Belzberg Architects has designed the Kona Residence in Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. This 8,000 square-foot dream house was completed in 2010 and won the Freestanding House 2010 Award from Interior Design magazine.