midcentury hawaiian modern architecture Archives

Architecture + Renovation
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The Hawaii State Capitol Building: An Architectural Ode to the Islands

May 27, 2023
Written by Kye Cardinalis and Featured image by Daniel Ramirez/CC-BY-2.0

One of the most iconic and surprising buildings in Hawaii is the State Capitol Building in Honolulu. This structure stands out both for the distinctiveness of its Hawaiian international style…

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Architecture + Renovation
House Tours
Preservation Corner

Liljestrand Through the Years

November 24, 2019
Written by Shelby Deering and Lindsay Jarvis and Photography by The Liljestrand Foundation

Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Liljestrand House is a shining example of Midcentury Hawaiian Modern architecture. The home was designed by Vladimir Ossipoff and built atop Mount Tantalus, allowing for…

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