Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Docomomo Hawaii. In the middle of the 20th century, some significant Polynesian-themed buildings were constructed in Hawaii that mixed some traditional elements of Polynesian design with the modernist elements popular at the time. Many of these are now demolished and lost forever. The host for this episode […]
The Rise of the Subdivision (Docomomo Hawaii)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Docomomo Hawaii. Subdivisions grew tremendously on the island of Oahu in the middle of the 20th century. How did this occur, what factors led to this change, and what were the characteristics of this new world of suburbia in and around Honolulu? The host for this episode […]
The Lost Art of Metalwork and Railings (Docomomo Hawaii)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Docomomo Hawaii. Custom metalwork, usually in the form of railings, frequently appeared on mid-century buildings in Hawaii. While some examples are ornate and expensive, a great deal of this material was created for middle-class homes. Numerous examples of these railings can still be seen today. Changing construction […]
Modernizing in Mid Century (Docomomo Hawaii)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Docomomo Hawaii. Modernizing both exterior architecture and interior decoration is an ongoing process for all businesses, and has been for many decades. This program will show how modernizing in mid-century Hawaii occurred, and the various changes which this brought to some of Honolulu’s notable buildings. Some are […]
Signs of the Times (Docomomo Hawaii)
The Rise and Fall of Signage in Hawaii. Hawaii is known for its strict sign laws, which prohibit billboards and other large signs. Yet in the 20th century, an abundance of unique signs were prevalent throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Today, nearly all of these have been lost. The host for this episode is Desoto Brown. […]