Over 150 architectural examples from Honolulu Oahu: Offers a broad overview of the city's built heritage
In-depth essays and expert analysis: Provides context and deeper understanding of each building
Extensive archive images and color photos: Enhances visual appreciation and research
Includes map material and extra YouTube viewing: Supports navigation and immersive learning
Edited by leading architects and residents: Ensures authoritative and locally informed content
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Architectural Guide Buildings in Hawaii's Capital Edited by Martin Despang with DeSoto Brown, William Chapman, and Don Hibbard
When Hawaii became the 50th state of the USA in 1959, a period of intense construction and a growing tourism industry followed. Luckily, this coincided with the most creative phase of the mid-century modern mast