Casa Olabeunaga, Hawaii: USD 9,800,000
Memphis in Hawaii
Ettore Sottsass, father of the Memphis movement, is well known for his outlandish and colourful designs. Trained as an architect, Sottsass also designed numerous buildings, seven of which are private residences. One of these rare gems is now on the market.
What the agent says: "Vested in the build, Sottsass oversaw every detail of this architectural masterpiece which has been well documented and published throughout the world. Each detail holds a purpose and an intention, from the protracted deck inspired by the bridges on the road to Hana, to the unconventional, yet functional features throughout."
What we love:
If you love Memphis style, you will love everything in this 3-bedroom, 2,470 square feet house. Sottsass oversaw the design of every element from the landscaping and furniture down to the cutlery and the penis-shaped vase in the bathroom. This is an impeccable display of a design legend's genius.
What we would do:
We don't dare to make any changes, though it is tempting to update the bathrooms.
Casa Olabeunaga at 0 Kolohala Drive, Kula, Hawaii is marketed by Island Sotheby's International Realty. Prices and details correct as at 6 November 2018.
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Sotheby's International RealtyProduct Inspiration
Create your own Memphis-inspired interior with bold shapes and bright colours. The Clay table from Desalto, Playing Games side table from Dooq and the Fjord armchair from Moroso are perfect for this style.
For bold and sculptural lighting, look no further than the Helio suspension light from Utu, the Olvidada triple suspension light from BD Barcelona Design and the Dandelion suspension light from LZF.
Max-out on outlandish and surreal style with accessories such as the Nowhere (Bullet) vase from Ghidini 1961, the Fish Design spaghetti bowl from Corsi and the Qucha vase from Moustache.
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