Adaptive reuse means repurposing an existing building – for instance, turning a high-rise tower filled with offices into an apartment building. That’s what’s happening at 1132 Bishop St., where new apartments are now available for rent. Similar conversions are likely in the near future, says Grant Chang, director of architecture for the Hawai‘i office of Lowney...
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The editors at GC Magazine listed the top seven industrial architects in Honolulu, ranked by looking at the firm’s experience, process, and portfolio. GC Magazine described G70's expertise by our "extensive knowledge of the cultural and historical aspects of various locations in Honolulu. One example is the project above, featuring the Kapolei Harborside. A coastal landmark,...
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Lance Hirai, 34 Project Architect, G70 What’s been your biggest professional accomplishment so far and how did you do it? I was fortunate to play a significant role in the recent campus expansion for Iolani School. In a span of five years, we completed three complex projects — a five-story residence hall, new classrooms and a...
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Our community and world are changing daily, and with it, the talents, experience, skills, and expertise needed to be a part of that growth cycle are changing too. One of the most essential elements of internships is the opportunity to integrate knowledge and theory gained in the classroom with practical application, to develop skills in a...
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Hawaii Business Magazine's former Events Director Anthony Bagnoli, spoke with Charles Kaneshiro, President and COO of G70, a presenting sponsor for the CHANGE Event Series. [embed]https://vimeo.com/584017034[/embed] In this interview, they discuss how architecture serves as a catalyst for people to be creative and work for the betterment of the community. Kaneshiro also shares his passion for health...
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GC Magazine editors picked nine of the most outstanding restaurant architects working in Honolulu. These architects are specialists in restaurant and commercial architecture. With several years of experience in the business, these architects provide excellent designs for restaurants, bars, and cafes in Honolulu and the rest of Hawaii. GC Magazine described G70 as: A heavyweight in the...
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Honolulu, HI – The Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance, the only program in Hawai‘i designed to enable mid-career women to advance their management and leadership skills, has named 17 women leaders to its sixth cohort, starting on August 27. “We are thrilled to announce the final selection for the 6th cohort of the Leadership Alliance,” said...
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HPR is pleased to announce several additions to its governing bodies, effective July 19, 2021. Francis S. Oda, Chairman of G70, has been elected Chair of HPR's Board of Directors. Kathryn (Kathy) Matayoshi, Senior Vice President at HMSA, has been elected Vice Chair. Additionally, Nancy Budd of Kauaʻi, outgoing Chair of the station's Community Advisory Board,...
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In her new role, Tamayori will collaboratively work with a multi-discipline design team to develop solutions that meet the client’s needs. Her duties include assisting with the design of architectural projects and the preparation of drawings, plans and specifications. She will perform research, site visits, data collection and prepare sketches, diagrams, plans and renderings. Prior to...
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As part of an initiative to educate staff on the diversity and inclusivity of social values, perspectives, and beliefs held within Hawaiʻi’s culture, G70 formed an intra-office culture committee, Nā Makamaka o Kou (poetically translated as the friends of Kou, which is the traditional Hawaiian place name of the area now known as Honolulu but also...
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