Docomomo Hawaii
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Past, Present and Future. Kapiolani Boulevard is a major thoroughfare through Honolulu. Since it was constructed in the 1930s, the street has evolved from empty undeveloped space to a variety of buildings, large and small. The host for this episode is Desoto Brown. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live […]
Mid Century Public Ceramic Art (Docomomo Hawaii)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com Works by John Enomoto, Jean Charlot, and Others. Decoration by ceramic tiles was popular for Hawaii buildings in the middle of the 20th century. Ceramic art appeared on many types of structures, from modest apartment buildings to more upscale and expensive settings. The works of two artists […]
The History of High Rise Honolulu (Docomomo Hawaii)
Like what you see? Please give generously. http://www.thinktechhawaii.com How and when Honolulu became a forest of high-rise buildings. Honolulu today is a dense urban area of multiple high-rise buildings, but it wasn’t always like that. What was the process that made this happen, and when did it happen? The boom years of Honolulu’s development started […]
Mixed Modern (Docomomo Hawaii)
Multi-ethnic design in post-war Hawai‘i. Discussion of Hawai‘i’s history in multi-ethnic architectural design. The host for this episode is Desoto Brown. The guests for this episode are Alison Chiu and Alissa Carson. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through […]
Pete Wimberly (Docomomo Hawaii)
Mid-Century Master. Pete Wimberly designed some of Hawaii’s most iconic Mid-Century buildings. Combining modernism with fantasy South Seas elements, his work was the embodiment of the spirit of this time period. Unfortunately, most have long since been demolished, but they can still be seen in documentary historic photographs. The host for this episode is Desoto […]
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. […]
Documenting and Conserving Hawaii’s Midcentury Modernism (Docomomo Hawaii)
Lost Buildings. Many Honolulu buildings of the Midcentury period have been lost. Here are some to remember, and to keep in mind when others are threatened. The host for this episode is Desoto Brown. The guest for this episode is William Chapman. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]
The Works of Edwin Bauer (Docomomo Hawaii)
Vol. 3. Much has been uncovered about Hawai‘i architect Edwin Bauer in the months since vol 2 was aired. From his personal life, his collaborators, exciting projects, and the mystery involving his disappearance. Join as Graham Hart and John Williams talk with journalist Denby Fawcett about what they’ve learned about this architect. The host for […]