How Our Neighborhood Helps Preserve Nu‘uanu History
by Corinne W.L. Ching O‘ahu “We celebrate the past to awaken the future.” – John F. Kennedy Could you find a better silver bullet than historic preservation for a community’s needs? In my experience,...
View ArticleLorraine Minatoishi visits ThinkTech Hawaii
Making Buildings Better. This week on Business in Hawaii, Lorraine Minatoishi and Paul Kosasa, sit down with Reg Baker to discuss how Minatoishi Architects was able to help ABC Stores. The post...
View ArticleShoreline Erosion and Historic Resources
The Historic Mantokuji Mission of Paia In recent years, historic preservationist and architects have found themselves searching for solutions to the effects of shoreline erosion in regards to historic...
View ArticleJapanese immigrants impacted Hawaii’s architecture
Early Japanese immigrants made a substantial impact on Hawaii’s architecture and culture. Japanese settlement on the islands can be seen in its temples, residences and landscapes. The tea house at the...
View ArticleHistoric Hawaii Foundation 44th Annual Preservation Awards
The Historic Hawaii Foundation has honored Minatoishi Architects with two Achievement in Interpretive Media awards. The Honouliuli Japanese Internment Camp Exhibit is an interactive exhibit designed...
View ArticleLorraine Minatoishi featured in Business in Hawaii
Lorraine Minatoishi, President of Minatoishi Architects, Featured in Business in Hawaii Lorraine Minatoishi was recently interviewed by Reg Baker, host of Business in Hawaii, an online weekly show...
View ArticleTour of Honouliuli Japanese Internment Camp Exhibit and Plantation Village
Join us Saturday September 16th at 10:00am for a guided tour of the Honouliuli Japanese Interment Camp exhibit at Hawaii’s Plantation Village followed by a walking tour of the Historic Plantation...
View ArticleNew Life for the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial
Located in Honolulu, the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial was completed in 1927 to honor the 10,000 men and women of Hawaii during the Great War. This national treasure sits east of Kaimana Beach and...
View ArticleMixed Plate: The Architecture of Hawaii
Congratulations to Kaoru Lovett (third from left), Ronald Ribao (fourth from left), and Graham Hart (fifth from left) on their film “Mixed Plate Hawaii”, which explores the 50th state’s cultural...
View ArticleSite Visit: Kailua Project Home
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, gym, and 2-car garage extended family home is being designed and constructed by Gabor Built Inc. in the back of a existing home in Kailua using the Ytong Casco building system....
View ArticleADU Ordinance Hawaii
This cottage measures 675 SF and incorporates two rooms, a wet bar, full bathroom with outdoor shower, and lanai area. See more of this Bali style cottage here. Mayor Caldwell Signs the ADU Ordinance...
View ArticleNew Life for the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial
Natatorium in a state of disrepair Located in Honolulu, the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial was completed in 1927 to honor the 10,000 men and women of Hawaii during the Great War. This national...
View ArticleSocial Media
Please follow and like us on our new social media pages for updates on our firm! Thank you! Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn The post Social Media appeared first on Minatoishi Architects.
View ArticleMixed Plate: The Architecture of Hawaii
Congratulations to Kaoru Lovett (third from left), Ronald Ribao (fourth from left), and Graham Hart (fifth from left) on their film “Mixed Plate Hawaii”, which explores the 50th state’s cultural...
View ArticleSite Visit: Kailua Project Home
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath, gym, and 2-car garage extended family home is being designed and constructed by Gabor Built Inc. in the back of a existing home in Kailua using the Ytong Casco building system....
View ArticleADU Ordinance Hawaii
This cottage measures 675 SF and incorporates two rooms, a wet bar, full bathroom with outdoor shower, and lanai area. See more of this Bali style cottage here. Mayor Caldwell Signs the ADU Ordinance...
View Article