A Royal’s Long Lost Gown, Finally Restored
Native Hawaiian designer Kini Zamora recreates the long lost coronation gown of Queen Kapi‘olani.
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The Rise of Natural Wine from France’s Beaujolais Region to An Underground Wine Shop in Kakaʻako
Track the rise of a movement in this primer on low-intervention wines.
The Genius of Place
A biomimicry professional’s annual walk around the perimeter of O‘ahu reveals clues on how humanity can live in harmony with nature.
How a Honolulu Sign Maker Lights Up the Night
Like moths to a flame, neon signs lure us in from the dark streets with their electric colors and vibrant construction.
Building for Tomorrow
In O‘ahu’s Pālolo Valley, an architect’s utopian family home is designed to rise to a unique challenge.
Prints of the Pacific
For more than four decades, Colleen Kimura’s striking silkscreen prints have showcased a bold and wondrous vision of Hawai‘i and beyond.
How an Album Cover Reveals a Story Beyond the Music
Looking at the most iconic records from Hawai‘i’s golden age of music showcases the dreams of their musicians, the skill of its designer, and the hopes of the album’s producer.
Weird, Wacky, Waikīkī
A stroll through the infamous tourist trap is actually an endless walk through time.
Tides of Change
For years, conventional wisdom held that armoring coastlines was the only way to keep the sea at bay. Today, a softer—but no less scientific—touch reveals otherwise.
Artists and Thinkers Offer Fresh Interpretation of the Hawaiian Sense of Place
Drawing from Hawai‘i’s heritage, environment, and history, artists and thinkers reimagine what it means to design for their island home.
