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This design draws inspiration from the lava flows that has created the Hawaiian Islands.
As seen its layout reflects the natural sinewy flow of magma. Strong tones of red, orange
and yellow scattered throughout the space as one would see if they were watching the
landscape of the Islands being created. The entire project is elegantly lit with lava cloud
lanterns like the lights seen in the surronding China Town and during the well celebrated
Lantern Festival of Honolulu. It is made with primarily post consumer recycled material. This
center of architecture illuminates the power and beauty of design and how it can transcribe a
geological history, share the story of a culture and how it can inspire us.
Honolulu, Hawaii
AIA HONOLULU CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE
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AIA HONOLULU CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURE
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The fusion of ballet and architecture. This architecture
exemplifies bodies in motion. Inititially studies were done
on dance and its affects on light, shadow, timing, color.
The profiles of ballet were drawn through space and time
like a camera in time lapse to discover what shapes evolved
through each movement. It evolved into an architecture that
reflects the profile of a dancer through time.
Often in architecture there are constraints which in turn
offer challenges but they also present new opportunities
and perspectives. This project had to be interisland
portable and had a budget of $2000 for materials. It is
composed of recycled sail boat sails and tubular steel that
can bee easily assembled by 2 people.
Honolulu, Hawaii ASSEMBLE
WINNING DESIGN Competition for New Community Architecturea portable kiosk for Ballet Hawaii
“Lovely poetry in the idea formulation – the
abstraction of movement with imaginative use
of materials.”
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ASSEMBLE
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This project exemplifies the way in which a school
can have a positive impact on its surrounding
ecosystem and social context. This school is a toxic
free environment that uses vernacular materials,
green roofs, composting toilets, natural ventilation,
a water catchment system and natural daylighting to
create a dynamic healthy space for its the students
and community. Its conceptual design reflects
the schools emphasis on art and ecology with its
forms and circulation mimicking the lava tubes that
lie beneath its foundations. The terraced campus
provides unique spaces and eliminates the need
for unnecessary excavation. The school includes
classrooms for K-12 grades, a community center
with a kitchen, public library and auditorium. The
conceptual, material and technological philosophy of
the school mimicks the natural forms and functions
of nature.
Kealakekua, Hawaii BIOMIMICRY SCHOOLS
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This perspective shows
the relationship between
classrooms, as the
campus is situated on a
steep slope. The upper
level of these high school
classrooms have a
courtyard that has a view
of the circulating water
catchment system and the
roof top of the classrooms
below which has a green
roof system.
BIOMIMICRY SCHOOLS
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Milolii, Hawaii MILOLI’I COMMUNITY CENTER
This net-zero community center provides a space for
the community and visitors to become educated on
Hawaiian history, culture, politics and present goals. The
design also exemplifies the possibilities in sustainable
modern Hawaiian architecture. While the project
is modern with its sustainable technologies it also
incorporates traditional Hawaiian architecture which
is evident in the shapes and materials used. Some
of the sustainable features for this project include;
photovoltaics, water catchment, passive solar design,
composting toilets, the use of vernacular materials, and
the re-use of materials. The Miloli’i Community Center
provides Hawaiian emersion classrooms, a library,
conference room, visitors center, guest quarters for
visiting lecturers, kitchen, theatre and traditional halau.
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MILOLI’I COMMUNITY CENTER
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Honolulu, Hawaii J3 | the sacred lounge.
WINNING DESIGN Building Industry Association, HawaiiBest New Commercial Design 2010
The design evokes a lounge atmosphere,
highlighting the jewelry as a reflection
of one’s character. The space includes
a storefront with a dark mullion cross
which is echoed on the interior floor by a
white cross. This white cross on the floor
is highly contrasted by the black FSC
certified wood flooring. The atmosphere
is dark with lights that highlight the
displays to make them appear as though
they are floating. The seating creates a
unique lounge feel. All of these elements
together create the sacred lounge.
Sugi Pine was selected for the storefront
and interior wood siding. Sugi Pine aka
Japanese Cedar is a locally harvested
wood that also grows in Japan and is
frequently called "Japanese cedar". It is
used in oranamentals and found around
temples. Because of its aroma, sugi is
fequently used in jewelry boxes, drawers
and other furniture pieces.
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J3 | the sacred lounge.
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