I first took notice of the windows when my mother pointed out an iridescence splash of light from their wavy glass on the hardwood floor. As I got older, I also began to understand how much work my parents and my mother’s parents put into maintaining the house.
Creating cohesive and functional spaces, where form meets function in perfect harmony.
ASID members and their friends to share simple, inexpensive design updates to make at home. Whether you’re a creative novice or DIY aficionado, these project ideas will help you discover that limited resources don’t have to cramp your style.
Deep in Manoa Valley, a midcentury home was aging and in need of more than a restoration; it needed to be reinvented.
Design is a part of our everyday lives and profoundly affects our physical and mental well-being. A great home design balances aesthetics with the psychological responses to our built environments to create a holistic living experience.
Illustrating the compelling story of Civic architecture in Hawaii, during the Territorial Period.
Jennifer Shintani and her husband, Alan, expanded their home from 2,500 square feet to 3,390 square feet, and infused their 1960s-era home with Japanese characteristics throughout the residence, including the backyard.
The pavilions at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Punchbowl are joined by a new addition, this one commemorating those who served in the Vietnam War.
“Hawaii Modern” showcases a small but significant portion of the built environment from the mid-20th century in Hawaii.
This report presents historical research on the built environment in Hawaii during the “Modern” period of 1939 to 1979, with an emphasis on the years between 1947 to 1967.