Michael Crosby, principal at Dallas-based Wilson Associates, handled the redesign of the former Ritz-Carlton Residences on northwestern Maui—the first phase of which was a revamp of the property’s main building.

Amid the cream palette of the bar, polished wood floors and column cases create a tropical residential feel.

The enormously tall, signature roof structure contains a woven trellis that echoes a ceremonial canoe or fishing boat.

Because the foundation for a luxury property was already established, the design team looked to translate it into a destination resort.

 “Everything is strongly connected in the resort,” says Crosby. “These references layer into the design in order to create a timeless environment.”

“It’s a completely different feel to any other Montage resort and it really is classic Hawaiian,” says Crosby.