Building for Tomorrow
In O‘ahu’s Pālolo Valley, an architect’s utopian family home is designed to rise to a unique challenge.
Design
The Alien Arrangements of Ren MacDonald-Balasia
Eerie, avant-garde expressions of nature, the floral arrangements of Ren MacDonald-Balasia are marvelous to behold.
A Vintage Typewriter Enthusiast Savors the Journey of Writing
From the classic to the curious, the collection of a local reveals why there is growing appreciation for the anachronism that is the vintage typewriter.
In Dubai, Envisioning a New Future
The transient is made permanent at Expo 2020 Dubai, a hyperglobal feast of ideas with a vision set on innovation and sustainability.
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.
Holding An Edge
Hōchō, a Japanese craft rooted in the legacy of samurai swordmaking, lures chefs worldwide.
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.
Between Two Worlds
From O‘ahu to Newport, two radically different estates trace Doris Duke’s pursuit for art and agency.
A Royal’s Long Lost Gown, Finally Restored
Native Hawaiian designer Kini Zamora recreates the long lost coronation gown of Queen Kapi‘olani.
Ebb & Flow
Latin Grammy award nominee Erik Canales retreats to a private estate on the south shore of O‘ahu, where relaxed silhouettes and breezy fabrics evoke an air of coastal modernism.
