Residential Case Studies
Crisis Intervention: Stabilizing a $125M Program in Pauoa Bay
Case Study I: The NaHale's at Pauoa Bay
Location/Scope
The NaHale's at Pauoa Bay
Big Island, Hawaii
Program: A comprehensive delivery of a luxury resort, including an 18-hole golf course and 9 high-end residences.
The Challenge: A project in severe distress due to financial mismanagement, operational fraud, and significant budget overruns. The program faced critical schedule delays and was at risk of complete failure. Stakeholder confidence was eroding and the project was at risk of complete failure.
The Lighthouse Solution
We initiated a complete leadership overhaul and forensic analysis of the project's financials. Our plan included a radical "bottom-up" restructuring: rebuilding the execution team, implementing performance-based contracts, and establishing a new control framework.
The OUtcome
The Result: The project was stabilized, fraud was reported and contained, and $25M in losses were successfully mitigated. The resort was delivered 6 months ahead of the restructured schedule, becoming a fully operational, high-end asset.
Key Takeaway: When a project is in crisis, only radical clarity and fiduciary governance can protect capital.
An Aspen Family Estate Program
Case Study II: Delivering Uncompromised Heritage & High-Design Fidelity
Location/Scope
Aspen Highlands, Colorado
Program: A ground-up custom residence that seamlessly integrates 1870s mining heritage with modern luxury systems.
The Challenge: To execute a deeply personal vision that required the simultaneous delivery of period authenticity and sophisticated modern systems—all while managing complex, custom millwork and flexible project parameters.
The Lighthouse Solution
Serving as the Owner's Representative, we provided the meticulous oversight needed to protect the complex architectural vision. This included specialized Millwork and Furniture Fabrication leadership to ensure every bespoke element aligned with the period aesthetic and modern expectations.
The OUtcome
The Result: The residence was successfully delivered as an heirloom asset, achieving the architect's conceptual goals while maintaining disciplined cost clarity and quality control.
Active Engagement: Silicon Valley / Palo Alto
Case Study III: A Study in Discretion: Advanced Systems Governance in Silicon Valley
Location/Scope
Location: Confidential, Silicon Valley / Palo Alto, CA
Program:Oversight of a multi-structure, high-complexity residential estate.
Role: Fiduciary Owner's Representative and Strategic Capital Governance.
Focus
Managing accelerated schedules, orchestrating a diverse international design team, and integrating advanced proprietary technology systems.
Key Value
Providing absolute discretion and establishing a singular source of accountability for a major capital improvement program.