DOCOMOMO Hawaii

05/16/2021

The next Docomomo Hawaii Talk Story session is by Janna and Terrina Wong on Wednesday, 05.19.2021 at 5:30pm via Zoom.
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Janna and Terrina will be talking about the work of their father Gin Wong. Gin D. Wong, FAIA was one of a unique group of Chinese-American architects who helped define the postwar architecture of Los Angeles. Against seemingly insurmountable odds, including racial covenants in mid-century Los Angeles, Wong persevered to forge a distinguished career.
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Wong helped found William L. Pereira & Associates in 1958, where he ultimately became a partner and the firm’s president. Wong was instrumental in creating some of Los Angeles’ greatest Modern structures. He served as design director for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Other projects included CBS Television City and downtown’s Union Oil Center (now Los Angeles Center Studios). He founded Gin Wong Associates (GWA) in 1974. The internationally recognized firm specializes in the design and planning of corporate headquarters, commercial and retail spaces, hotels, educational facilities, and university campuses. GWA designed the Arco Tower (now 1055 West Seventh), one of the most prominent Modern skyscrapers in downtown Los Angeles. Built of granite, glass, and steel, it was constructed in 1989 as the last of the three towers for the headquarters of the Atlantic Richfield Company.

The next Docomomo Hawaii Talk Story session is by Janna and Terrina Wong on Wednesday, 05.19.2021 at 5:30pm via Zoom.
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Janna and Terrina will be talking about the work of their father Gin Wong. Gin D. Wong, FAIA was one of a unique group of Chinese-American architects who helped define the postwar architecture of Los Angeles. Against seemingly insurmountable odds, including racial covenants in mid-century Los Angeles, Wong persevered to forge a distinguished career.
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Wong helped found William L. Pereira & Associates in 1958, where he ultimately became a partner and the firm’s president. Wong was instrumental in creating some of Los Angeles’ greatest Modern structures. He served as design director for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Other projects included CBS Television City and downtown’s Union Oil Center (now Los Angeles Center Studios). He founded Gin Wong Associates (GWA) in 1974. The internationally recognized firm specializes in the design and planning of corporate headquarters, commercial and retail spaces, hotels, educational facilities, and university campuses. GWA designed the Arco Tower (now 1055 West Seventh), one of the most prominent Modern skyscrapers in downtown Los Angeles. Built of granite, glass, and steel, it was constructed in 1989 as the last of the three towers for the headquarters of the Atlantic Richfield Company.

02/08/2021

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow, Tuesday, February 9th at 6pm, for our first Docomomo HI virtual Talk Story session of 2021!
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Ladislav Jackson will be presenting “Constructing Global Modernism: Jaroslav J. Polívka, Frank Lloyd Wright and Henry Kaiser”
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Zoom ID: 952 3656 2034 Passcode: docomomo

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow, Tuesday, February 9th at 6pm, for our first Docomomo HI virtual Talk Story session of 2021!
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Ladislav Jackson will be presenting “Constructing Global Modernism: Jaroslav J. Polívka, Frank Lloyd Wright and Henry Kaiser”
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Zoom ID: 952 3656 2034 Passcode: docomomo

02/03/2021

Join us this coming Tuesday, February 9th at 6pm, for our first Docomomo HI virtual Talk Story session of 2021!
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Ladislav Jackson will be presenting “Constructing Global Modernism: Jaroslav J. Polívka, Frank Lloyd Wright and Henry Kaiser”
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Zoom ID: 952 3656 2034 Passcode: docomomo

Join us this coming Tuesday, February 9th at 6pm, for our first Docomomo HI virtual Talk Story session of 2021!
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Ladislav Jackson will be presenting “Constructing Global Modernism: Jaroslav J. Polívka, Frank Lloyd Wright and Henry Kaiser”
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Zoom ID: 952 3656 2034 Passcode: docomomo

10/24/2020

Today is the day! Annual Membership Meeting starts at 4pm and the Annual Tour Day starts at 4:30pm. Membership meeting is open to members only, but the tour is open to the public. See everyone soon!
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Meeting ID: 96391015069
Passcode: docomomo
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Hawai’i Hochi, Kenzo Tange, 1972
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#docomomo #docomomohi #kenzotange #docomomotourday

10/24/2020

Master Hawaii architect, Steve Au, passed away this week. An interview with him is currently part of the “Crossing Boundaries” show at @uhsoashengallery and one of his buildings is featured in this years #docomomotourday. We were able to record Steve’s recollection of designing the HECO building, and look forward to sharing them with everyone tomorrow for the virtual tour. Zoom details below.
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Meeting ID: 96391015069
Passcode: docomomo
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Hawaiian Electric Company Building, Ward Ave, Au, Cutting and Smith, 1971
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#docomomohi

10/22/2020

Are you a member of Docomomo US Hawai’i? Then please join us for our annual meeting this Saturday at 4pm via Zoom. Afterwards at 4:30pm, is our #docomomomotourday premier of our favorite buildings from 1970-72. Tour day is open to the public. See you there!
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Meeting ID: 96391015069
Passcode: docomomo
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HGEA Building, Takashi Anbe, 1970
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#docomomo #docomomohi

10/20/2020

Look forward to seeing everyone on October 24th at 4:30pm for our Zoom screening of our favorite buildings from 1970-72 for #docomomotourday. Event is open to the public.
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Meeting ID: 96391015069
Passcode: docomomo
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Marco Polo Apartments, Ty Sutton and Lemmon, Freeth, Haines & Jones, 1971
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#docomomohi

10/19/2020

Join us on October 24th for our virtual Docomomo Annual Tour Day. This year we’ll be premiering 5 short films featuring buildings built between 1970-72 in celebration of the theme: the 70s turn 50! The event will be over Zoom and is open to the public.
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Meeting ID: 96391015069
Passcode: docomomo
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Hawai’i Loa College, Gin Wong from William Perriera & Associates, 1971
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#docomomohi #docomomotourday

02/12/2020

Docomomo Hawai‘i Newsletter 📆 HAPPY 2020 Everyone 🎉start of the year with an amazing talk story, ThickTech UHM Discussion and Open House Invite! - https://mailchi.mp/3329fd07b18b/docomomo-hawaii-newsletter-save-the-date-the-2019-annual-general-membership-meeting-is-next-month-2697341

02/10/2020

2020
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The New Year starting it off with something we love! The King Center shines bright on King St. Stay tuned for further information about our upcoming Talk Story and membership meeting ;)
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#midcenturyhawaii #midcenturyarchitecture #midcentury #alohastate #hawaiimodernism #architecture

12/27/2019

Restored Wo Fat Building expected to breathe new life into Chinatown

Looook!!!

Owners of the iconic Wo Fat Building are hoping that restoration of the 86-year-old landmark will serve as a catalyst for a badly needed makeover for the rest of Chinatown.

12/17/2019

FONTS IN PARADISE: SIGNS OF MID-CENTURY HAWAII - https://mailchi.mp/f2c2995ee46b/the-annual-membership-meeting-is-this-saturday-only-a-few-tickets-left-2681085

12/03/2019

🏝Aloha modernists!!! Today is #GivingTuesday and this year we are participating in @docomomous “#DOCOGAMES”, it is a day-long, bracket-based fundraising tournament featuring 9 “Nine” Modernist Architecture fans all over the country fighting to save a modern site they love and stand for. The Docomomo US/ Hawaii Chapter supports the City’s interest in developing a vision that serves to enhance Honolulu’s vibrant culture and arts scene, but stresses the importance of preserving the modern design legacy and integrity of the campus. The Blaisdell Center site, as a cultural touchstone, has the potential to improve physical linkages within the neighborhood, by connecting well-established resources such as the Honolulu Museum of Art and the Art School, a block away, to the dynamic and burgeoning Kaka’ako neighborhood nearby. Improving the activation and variety of outdoor gathering spaces would also benefit the site.
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Representing Docomomo US/Hawai’i is director and design consultant Michael Ikaika Kaneshiro Chou @the_modernislander. The Neal Blaisdell Center will be forever changed with a new façade, amends will be made to the scalloped, circular complex The Arena. While its exterior features will be preserved, the interiors will be overhauled to better suit hosting performances and rock concerts.
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Despite this change, a donation today will help us get to the second round tomorrow. And amount from $1, $3, $5, $10 will make a difference. If you would like The Blaisdell to continue to the next step; round #1 at 1pm and round #3 at 5pm.

💵All money raised will go towards Docomomo US Educational and advocacy program. Click here to donate

http://bit.ly/DocomomoGamesHawaii

Mahalo to all who supports me in this endeavor. 🙏🏼 @ Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall

12/03/2019

Giving Tuesday Epic Architecture Tournament

PLEASE HELP SUPPORT AWARENESS AND RAISE MONEY for the Neil Blaisdell Arena, built in 1964, as it is being at risk for demolition.

Support Michael Ikaika Kaneshiro Chou in his efforts to represent Hawaii Modernism in this year's 2019 DOCO GAMES!

CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK TO DONATE FOR THE CAUSE:
http://bit.ly/DocomomoGamesHawaii

This year for Giving Tuesday, Docomomo US will launch its first ever battle for architectural survival with the “Doco Games.” The #DocoGames is a day-long tournament that features sixteen of Docomomo US’ biggest supporters fighting to save a building they love.

12/02/2019

It’s that time of the year again, and @docomomo Hawaii will be represented and competing at this year’s “Hunger Games” of Modernism: “DOCO GAMES”

We need your help in raising funds to uphold Docomomo US main mission and stand to protect and preserve modern buildings across the nation.

The Neil Blaisdell Arena and Center is no exception. Built between the years of 1955 to 1969, the landmarks spans an entire city block and was designed by the architectural firm of Merril, Simms & Roehrig, as well as Adrian Wilson & Associates who designed its Arena. Its circular Arena (where Elvis performed), at Kapi’olani Blvd. & Ward Ave., has got an amazing “Spaceship Googie” sensibility and can hold around 8,000 seats for concerts and sporting events. The King Street side Concert Hall portion of the Center – which holds a couple of thousand seats for Symphony, Opera and Theater-goers – has a more refined rectilinear appearance that is softened by elongated arches which flank its main entrance. The Neal S. Blaisdell Center is a major modernist achievement in a city full of modernist achievements yet it’s currently under threat of a proposed redevelopment plan.

🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️Let’s make a difference!!!!
Link to make your contribution is here:
http://bit.ly/DocomomoGamesHawaii

12/02/2019

[SOLD OUT EVENT]

The most anticipated-event of the year... DOCOMOMO HAWAII HOLiDAY SOiREE 🎄🥂❄️ is just 5 days away!!!!

Saturday, Dec 7, 2019 • 5:30-9pm
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Tickets are $75 and will include an elegant, contemporary dinner buffet and cocktails and an exclusive interior/exterior tour of this beautiful beach home
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Last year's holiday party SOLD OUT! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!📢📆🏁 click on the link in our bio for tickets to the mod’est holiday party on the 🌴 island.
See you all there!

Link to tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/docomomo-us-hawaii-2019-holiday-party-tickets-81869647319

#docomomohawaii #midcenturychristmas #modernism #modernholiday #kahalamodern

12/01/2019

Hawaiian Winter Sunset on Kahala Beach
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Meet all our local modernists from all over the island. Visit this marvelous MidCentury beach house at this year’s Docomomo Us/Hawaii Holiday Soirée! 🎫 Event is now SOLD OUT

#christmas #midcenturychristmas #midcenturyhawaii #exploremodern #holidayparty #halwhitaker #kahalamodern

11/30/2019

[SOLD OUT EVENT]
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This 1963, Hal Whitaker designed home has been in the clients family since 1968. Welch and Weeks’ goal was to bring back the home to its original midcentury splendor. The project included remodel kitchen, dining room, master bedroom and bath, guest bathrooms, new home office and laundry room. A new pool house that include bathroom and beach toy storage, new windows and paint, reworked all exterior hardscape along with new landscaping (by "Pacific Outdoor Living" of Honolulu) completed the exterior work.

Visit this marvelous MidCentury beach house at this year’s Docomomo Us/Hawaii Holiday Soirée! 🎫 Click the link below or on our instagram main profile page for more info and tickets! They are selling out fast!!!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/docomomo-us-hawaii-2019-holiday-party-tickets-81869647319

#christmas #midcenturychristmas #midcenturyhawaii #exploremodern #holidayparty #halwhitaker #kahalamodern

11/28/2019

[SOLD OUT EVENT] 🎄❄️☃️The Docomomo US/Hawaii Holiday Soirée is right around the corner. We still have some tickets left! The event will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. The invitation will include a scrumptious Buffet dinner, curated by renown Chef Emily Piedad, and open bar with luxurious cocktails and other delightful surprises! Valet parking will also be available for attendees.
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This rarely visited Mid-Century residence on Kahala Beachhouse is designed by architect Hal Whitaker in 1963, the event will begin with a Presentation on the history of the residence and more! Hope to see all our local modernist there! Link to the tickets is on our main instagram page!
Pics courtesy of Welch and Weeks @welchandweeks

This 1963, Hal Whitaker designed home has been in the clients family since 1968. Welch and Weeks’ goal was to bring back the home to its original midcentury splendor.

The project included remodel kitchen, dining room, master bedroom and bath, guest bathrooms, new home office and laundry room. A new pool house that include bathroom and beach toy storage, new windows and paint, reworked all exterior hardscape along with new landscaping (by "Pacific Outdoor Living" of Honolulu) completed the exterior work.

#christmas #midcenturychristmas #midcenturyhawaii #exploremodern #holidayparty #halwhitaker #kahalamodern

11/28/2019

DOCOMOMO Hawaii

11/28/2019

🎄❄️☃️The Docomomo US/Hawaii Holiday Soirée is right around the corner. We still have some tickets left! The event will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. The invitation will include a scrumptious Buffet dinner, curated by renown Chef Emily Piedad, and open bar with luxurious cocktails and other delightful surprises!
Valet parking will also be available for attendees.
This rarely visited Mid-Century residence on Kahala Beachhouse is designed by architect Hal Whitaker in 1963, the event will begin with a
Presentation on the history of the residence and more! Hope to see all our local modernist there! Link to the tickets is our main instagram page! #christmas #midcenturychristmas #midcenturyhawaii #exploremodern #holidayparty #halwhitaker #

11/28/2019

🎄❄️☃️The Docomomo US/Hawaii Holiday Soirée is right around the corner. We still have some tickets left! The event will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. The invitation will include a scrumptious Buffet dinner, curated by renown Chef Emily Piedad, and open bar with luxurious cocktails and other delightful surprises!
Valet parking will also be available for attendees.
This rarely visited Mid-Century residence on Kahala Beachhouse is designed by architect Hal Whitaker in 1963, the event will begin with a
Presentation on the history of the residence and more! Hope to see all our local modernist there! Link to the tickets is our main instagram page! #christmas #midcenturychristmas #midcenturyhawaii #exploremodern #holidayparty #halwhitaker #

11/27/2019

SAVE THE DATE! The most talked about DOCOMOMO CHRISTMAS PARTY event is upon us! Last year's Xmas party was a SOLD OUT! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW !!!📢📆🏁 - https://mailchi.mp/19e5c2f47f87/the-annual-membership-meeting-is-this-saturday-only-a-few-tickets-left-2647949

10/15/2019

Docomomo Hawai‘i Newsletter: SAVE THE DATE! The 2019 Docomomo Tour Day is in 2 weeks!This year's theme is Diversity in Modernism 📅 Click here to get your tour tickets!!! - https://mailchi.mp/5cf9bbcc6135/docomomo-hawaii-newsletter-save-the-date-the-2019-annual-general-membership-meeting-is-next-month-2440957

09/26/2019

The Surfjack

See you tomorrow At The Surfjack - Cocktail club begins at 5:30pm until 9:30pm

It's only Monday, but we're dreaming of Thursday's Cocktail Club with DOCOMOMO Hawaii ~ join us for exclusive cocktails during this Waikiki bar crawl #wishyouwerehere

09/25/2019

Docomomo Hawai‘i Newsletter 📆 SYMPOSIUM IS TODAY! 📢Symposium General Information, The Opening Ceremony, Mahalo Volunteers and Sponsors! - https://mailchi.mp/ecd5621950af/docomomo-hawaii-newsletter-save-the-date-the-2019-annual-general-membership-meeting-is-next-month-2430621

09/22/2019

Discover beautiful Modern Honolulu, with some of our most profound achievements of architecture through time. FACT: this is the first time that Honolulu will host a Modernism tour at a national stage in the architectural history of Hawai’i. It is a celebration of the past and preservation of the future. We are extremely delighted to have everyone from all corners of the country to gather here in Hawaii and celebrate this momentous occasion!
Pic here captured by @grmhrt - featured in the Wimberly and Cook Tour which is already sold out!
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#MixedModern2019 #MXDMOD
#docomomous #docomomohi #modernism #hawaiisymposium #waikiki #waikikimodern #tropicalmodernism #sightsandsounds #tropicalmodern #midcenturymodern #midcentury #midcenturyhawaii #vintagehawaii #hawaii #modernarchitecture #designporn #tropicalvibes #tropicalmodernism #wimberlyhouse #wimberlyandcook