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Volume 15.2

Through his ‘Aloha Āina soundscapes, Kit Ebersbach presents a new way to explore Hawai‘i’s wild interiors.
a library building with glass doors
A writer explores the gathering spaces and architecture delights hidden within some of Honolulu’s most beloved public libraries.

Volume 15.1

Volume 14.2

Mary Mitsuda’s intuitive and freewheeling approach thrives in the juxtaposition of opposites.
The architect's signature : "Dickey roofs" combine wide, shallow-pitched eaves with a steep upper roof designed to suit | Hawaii's tropical climate.
Architect C.W. Dickey shaped Hawai‘i's statehood aesthetic from its royal and territorial roots.

Volume 14.1

In Tony Barnhill’s colorized images of old Hawai‘i,
In Tony Barnhill’s colorized images of old Hawai‘i, black-and-white photographs are reimagined in vivid color.
Dive into the lives of a surf instructor, board shaper, and designers united by love for the ocean and Hawaiian culture.
In ancient Hawai‘i, ‘opihi was an important part of the Native Hawaiian diet starting at infancy.
‘Opihi, considered a delicacy due to its immense difficulty to harvest, is where high stakes meet high flavor.