Liljestrand House

Name: Liljestrand House
Address: 3300 Tantalus Drive, Honolulu, HI, 96822, US
Telephone: (808) 537-3116
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Liljestrand Foundation was created in 2007 to preserve and steward Liljestrand House on Mount Tantalus, overlooking Honolulu.

The Foundation builds global awareness of its architectural significance through guided tours, public programs and publications.

09/03/2026

Huge mahalo to Hawkins Biggins Photography and Pat Rooney for giving such a fantastic architectural smartphone photography workshop last week. Our 14 attendees were treated to a mini masterclass on the art of photographing architecture, focusing on composition, light, lines, texture, and form. Technical assistance was provided to allow everyone to utilize the potential of their smartphones; attendees then had an hour to explore Liljestrand House and the grounds to put theory into practice. The workshop finished with a constructive critique session featuring a couple of shots from each attendee.

Seeing the house through the eyes of the workshop attendees is always phenomenal. Liljestrand House has been photographed by countless photographers over the decades and it never ceases to amaze us what captures people’s eyes and imaginations. Attendees took shots that were fairly certain have never been taken before with inspiring creativity and attention to detail. We wish we could feature all of them but please peruse this small and wonderful sampling.

08/10/2026

Throwback to June when we held our Rudolph Schindler appreciation weekend. Kicked it off on June 12 with a special screening of Schindler Space Architect Schindler Space Architect at HoMA’s Doris Duke Theatre and Q&A with film director Valentina Ganeva Valentina Ganeva and architect Axel Schmitzberger Axel Schmitzberger Closed on June 13 with an evening of conversation at Liljestrand House with Valentina, Axel and Graham Hart Graham Hart Over Austrian w**es, b**r and charcuterie, our panelists discussed the work of Schindler, Alfred Preis and Vladimir Ossipoff through the lens of space architecture. Special mahalo to Valentina, Axel and Graham. Thank you to our generous sponsor Kaimana Beach Hotel ; our partners Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) and do_co,mo.mo Hawai’i ; our wonderful volunteers including photographer [REXM] - Rex Maximilian] - Rex Maximilian ; and to everyone who joined us for the screening and presentation at the house.

07/11/2026

Big mahalo to Marion Philpotts-Miller Philpotts Interiors for giving a spectacular presentation at our Local Legends program this week. “The Power of Place: Where land, culture, memory, and story shape design.” Thank you to everyone who joined us for the program, and to our wonderful team of volunteers. Special thank you to Dean Sakamoto Architects Dean Sakamoto and Larry and Amerjit Heim for sponsoring the program. Mahalo to QoolFoto Photography for the fabulous photos.

06/17/2026

The Power of Place: Where land, culture, memory and story shape design. Join us on July 8 at Liljestrand House for our next Local Legends program featuring Marion Philpotts-Miller, ASID!

Marion Philpotts-Miller, ASID, is a partner and principal designer Philpotts Interiors in Honolulu, HI. A second-generation design leader, she has spent nearly three decades shaping some of Hawaii’s most celebrated residential, hospitality, and commercial environments. Drawing upon a lifelong appreciation for Hawaiian culture, craftsmanship, and refined ‘Island’ living, Marion creates interiors that are timeless, sophisticated, and deeply connected to a sense of place. Her award-winning work has earned recognition from ASID and Interior Design Magazine, while her leadership continues to advance one of Hawaiʻi’s most respected design firms. Known for her collaborative spirit, artistic vision, and commitment to authentic design, Marion remains a leading voice in luxury interior design throughout the Pacific.

Ticket link in the bio.

06/03/2026

Tickets still available for the screening of Schindler Space Architect at HoMA’s Doris Duke Theatre on Friday, June 12 at 7pm. Followed by a Q&A with director Valentina Ganeva and architect Axel Schmitzberger. Tickets are $20.

Narrated by Meryl Streep and Udo Kier; featuring architects Frank Gehry, Thom Mayne, Steven Holl, Ray Kappe, Wolf Prix. An investigation into Schindler’s philosophy of Space Architecture and reexamination of his complicated relationship with mentor Frank Lloyd Wright and his former friend turned rival, Richard Neutra.

Presented in partnership with and with sponsorship support from Special mahalo to .vision and

05/20/2026

Betty Liljestrand on the kitchen terrace, 1984. Cutting up avocado (a favorite treat) for her little dog, Puka, Mele the Doberman, and Snowy the cat. The original Ossipoff designed table, and the set of milk stools were still here in those days. Ossipoff designed a number of outdoor furniture pieces for the house using scrap lumber from the house construction.

05/06/2026

Liljestrand Foundation, in partnership with and , and with sponsorship support from , presents a two-evening program exploring architecture through film and conversation. On Friday, June 12 (7:00–9:00pm) at HoMA’s Doris Duke Theatre, Schindler Space Architect screens with a Q&A featuring director Valentina Ganeva, moderated by architect Axel Schmitzberger (film-only ticket).

On Saturday, June 13 (5:30–8:00pm) at Liljestrand House, Space Architects: Shaping Place, Light, & Nature brings Ganeva together with architects Axel Schmitzberger and Graham Hart for a deeper discussion connecting the work of R.M. Schindler, Alfred Preis, and Vladimir Ossipoff. The evening includes sunset at the house with Austrian w**e, b**r, and charcuterie; this ticket also includes admission to the June 12 film.

Tickets to the film screening on June 12 may be purchased separately from the Liljestrand House event on 6/13 which includes both evenings. See links in bio.

04/07/2026

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for Listening to the Land—an evening that reminded us how deeply design can be rooted in place, care, and collaboration.

We’re incredibly grateful to Greg Warner and for taking the time to present such a thoughtful and inspiring conversation at Liljestrand House. Their work—and the values behind it—beautifully reflect a shared commitment to stewardship, craft, and a deep respect for Hawaiʻi’s land and culture.

To all who attended, your presence helped make the evening feel both meaningful and alive. We’re honored to continue creating space for conversations like this at the Liljestrand House. A special thank you to the volunteers who made the program possible; to for their donation of Kewalo’s Cream Ale; and to Craig Williston .hawaii for the beautiful event photography.

04/02/2026

View from below. The classic views of the house are so striking it’s easy to forget there are other view points!

Address

3300 Tantalus Drive
Honolulu, HI
96822

Telephone

(808) 537-3116

Website

http://liljestrandhouse.org/

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