It’s Cheaper to Rent Than Buy in America’s 50 Largest Metro Areasis best known for creating contemporary works that honor his Chinese heritage so it’s not too much of a surprise that his culture takes center stage at home, too. ’s affluent Kahala enclave, the boxy contemporary abode was completed just last year and was designed top to bottom by the abstract and conceptual artist.
Measuring an impressive 7,741 square feet, the sprawling home comprises five bedrooms and five full bathrooms, plus an accessory dwelling unit for guests or as an artist studio. As in Ji’s ethereal, textured paintings, the home’s intrigue is in the layout and the details. There are dramatic 23-foot ceilings throughout, in addition to hardwood flooring and tons of custom glass windows and high-security doors.
Common spaces, like the living room, dining area, and kitchen, are on the ground floor. Elsewhere are two spacious family rooms, an entertainment area, and a custom glass-enclosed wine cellar. Out back, there’s a saltwater swimming pool.Eric Mansperger/List Sotheby’s International Realty, Hawaii “This exquisite abode is a haven of peace…Every aspect of this home, from its quiet, ambient sounds to a modern, spa-like design, have been meticulously crafted to encapsulate a space that is not just private, but a true comfort retreat for the soul,” notes the listing. to wealthy neighborhoods such as Beverly Hills or Tribeca, is at the southern end of Oahu near Diamond Head.