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Pau Hana with a Purpose: Movie Night – “Visual Acoustics–The Modernism of Julius Shulman”
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Pau Hana with a Purpose: Movie Night – “Visual Acoustics–The Modernism of Julius Shulman”

Pau Hana with a Purpose: Movie Night – “Visual Acoustics–The Modernism of Julius Shulman”

Architectural photographer Julius Shulman in turn mesmerized, amused and amazed in Eric Bricker's 2008 award-winning film, "Visual Acoustics". More than 50 gathered at Design Within Reach's mod studio to unwind, socialize & watch the film narration of Shulman's life story. Mahalo nui loa to Jeff & David of DWR,our gracious hosts! _______ Join Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and Design Within Reach for a special screening of "Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman". The free event will be held on Thursday, October 15 at the DWR Studio at Ala Moana Center. The event opens at 6:00 p.m. A film short followed by the 84-minute film will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, "Visual Acoustics" celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman (1910-2009), widely regarded by experts as the world’s greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman, who passed away in 2009, captured the work of nearly every modern and progressive architect since the 1930s including Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, John Lautner and Frank Gehry. His images epitomized the singular beauty of Southern California’s modernist movement and brought its iconic structures to the attention of the general public. This unique film is both a testament to the evolution of modern architecture and a joyful portrait of the magnetic, whip-smart gentleman who chronicled it with his unforgettable images. "Visual Acoustics" won the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Documentary at Palm Springs International Film Festival, Audience Award for Best Documentary at Austin Film Festival, Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at Lone Star International Film Festival, and Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking at Newport Beach Film Festival. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are [...]

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:15-10:00September 14th, 2015|Categories: Events - Past|Tags: architecture, Julius Shulman, modernism, Preservation|

Rare Gems Can Be Found in the HHF Library

The Historic Hawaii Foundation Library - Catalog Project by John Williams, retired architect, HHF volunteer & member since 2013 August 26, 2015 Last year I had the pleasure of cataloging HHF’s library of about 500 books, which has been assembled over the last 40 years. Most of the books are about Hawaii’s history, culture, and people’s stories, in addition to general interest history and preservation topics. The majority have been donated, with many coming directly from publishers. Some of the books I’ve found to be most interesting were ones that have been written by authors and organizations, and then were self-published, because they weren’t going to have a large enough market for traditional publishers. A couple of my favorite examples were: Victoria Ward and Her Family – Memories of Old Plantation, by Frank Ward Hustace III The Japanese in Hawaii: A Century of Struggle, by Roland Kotani, and The Oahu Kanyaku Imin Centennial Committee Lihue Mill – One Hundred Fifty &Years of Sugar Processing Along Nawiliwili Stream: Grinding Cane & Building Community, by Jan Tenbruggencate Oahu Cemetery – Burial Ground & Historic Site, by Nanette Napoleon Purnell and the Oahu Cemetery Association These are just a few of the many unique explorations of Hawaii’s history to be found in the HHF Library. Access to the library is an HHF membership benefit. Members (and prospective new members) may phone the office at 808-523-2900 to schedule a time to visit. Books may be reviewed on the premises only.

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:01:16-10:00August 26th, 2015|Categories: Blog|Tags: #Historic, architecture, Hawaii, Hawaiian history, Library, Preservation|

The Iconic IBM Building Renovation Unveiled

CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COMThe IBM building as it looks today. Iconic design The IBM Building has been saved from demolition to play a critical role in Ward Village By Nina Wu January 26, 2014 - Honolulu Star Advertiser Compared with the sleeker, newer high-rise condos next door, the IBM Building, designed by famed architect Vladimir Ossipoff in 1962, is compact and rectangular. Over the decades, some have called the building, with its distinct honeycomb grille, a work of beauty, while others see it as an outdated period piece. Just a little over five years ago, the IBM Building, off Ala Moana Boulevard near Ward Centre, was slated for demolition, perhaps for another high-rise. On Saturday the Howard Hughes Corp. celebrated completion of its $24 million renovation of the structure. The IBM Building will not only remain, but will serve as a gateway to the developer's master plan for the surrounding 60 acres of Ward Village, housing an information center and sales offices. Nick Vanderboom, senior vice president of development for Howard Hughes, says the building has grown on him. "It's a distinctive, iconic building," he said. "It stands out as unique. It's one of the buildings where the more time you spend in it, the more you appreciate it." Preservationists who opposed the demolition of the building are breathing a sigh of relief. "Ossipoff is one of the most well-known and celebrated of the tropical, regional architects of the 20th century," said Kiersten Faulkner, executive director of the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation. "It's almost unthinkable to demolish one of his masterpieces." Famed architect Vladimir Ossipoff designed the IBM Building in 1962. "We were, of course, quite pleased when (Howard Hughes Corp.) decided to preserve, invest [...]

HistoricHawaii2017-04-21T01:03:26-10:00January 28th, 2014|Categories: Blog|Tags: architecture, Howard Hughes Corp., IBM Building, modernism, Vladimir Ossipoff, Ward Centre|