Originally developed by Castle and Cooke Resorts, Koele Lodge was envisioned as a Hawaiian style country manor exhibiting an infusion of foreign influences with its unique eclectic regional architectural vernacular. The completed interior utilizes many native materials and a mix of design influences to include Asian, New England and Polynesian elements derived from various inhabitants of the islands over time.


Lanaii is the sixth largest of the Hawaiian Islands encompassing one hundred forty square miles. However, it is also the most pristine noted for its history as a pineapple plantation.


The lodge offers one hundred and two keys, multiple dining and lounge venues, art galleries and a library. The resort’s amenities include equestrian and tennis facilities, golf courses and clubhouses set amidst the lush grounds of this private island.


Upon completion, the resort has received numerous annual awards from Conde Nast Traveler to include almost continuous recognition in the Readers Choice category. Four Seasons manages the property. Cited as one of the top four Hawaiian resorts, it is on the Conde Nast Gold List aptly described as “an enchanting upcountry getaway.”


Peter Houseknecht was part of the original interiors team while working with a Bay Area firm prior to joining Neo Design Studio as one of the firm’s founding partners.