It is essential for Waikīkī and shoreline resort properties to prepare critical adaptation plans. G70 Planning - Sea Level RiseDownload Numerous resort properties line the shores of the famous and iconic Waikīkī Beach, and has flourished for decades in harmony with the ebb and flow of the tides. However, rapid warming of the atmosphere and oceans,...
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HONOLULU – G70, an interdisciplinary design firm announced the addition of Mark Tagawa, AIA, NCARB, NCIDQ, LEED AP, as an Architecture Principal to the firm’s management. Returning to Hawaiʻi after practicing in Southern California at some of the nation’s top design firms, Tagawa’s diverse cadre of expertise includes healthcare, higher education, corporate interiors, and multifamily residential...
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The former CEO of G70 and senior pastor emeritus connects architecture to local culture and the “sustainability of the land.” Francis S. Oda’s Christian faith and his leadership at one of Hawai‘i’s biggest architectural and engineering fi rms are not separate parts of his life. He lives them as one. “He doesn’t hide that he’s a...
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A company's culture is the character and personality of an organization. In positive situations, it increases engagement, and can ensure employee happiness, productivity and retention. SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 | OUR ADVERTISING PARTNER It refers to how people interact, collaborate, and get along within the workplace. Though it may sound somewhat ambiguous, a positive work/office culture is extremely important...
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Kiralee Ramos, a former intern, joins the G70 team as a Planner. In her new role, she will oversee the interpretation and compliance of local and federal regulatory requirements for projects, help with project schedules, and assist in team and client meetings. Ramos holds a Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelors of...
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Elyse Takashige, AIA, LEED AP, rejoins the G70 Architecture department as a Project Architect. In this role, she will work alongside G70 principals to lead and manage project teams through design and construction phases for projects in various market sectors. Takashige brings nearly a decade of experience in architectural design and project management, with notable projects...
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Kevin Loo-Chan, AIA, joins the G70 team as a Project Architect. In this role, he will work alongside G70 principals to lead and manage project teams through design and construction phases for projects in various market sectors. Prior to joining G70, Loo-Chan worked at Urban Works, Inc starting as a Project Designer and working his way...
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Jeff Seastrom, AIA, AICP, LEED AP BD + C, rejoins the G70 Planning department as a Senior Planner. With more than 13 years of combined architecture and planning experience and has completed projects ranging from permit drawings sets through campus master plan design. In his role, he will assist in the development of environmental and urban...
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Late architect Joseph "Joe" Farrell was posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from NAIOP Hawaii, the local chapter of a national commercial real estate association, during its 25th annual Kukulu Hale Awards on May 6. Among Farrell's most notable projects are the Honolulu Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse Complex, ASB Tower and Pacific Guardian Center,...
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As Hawaii aims to achieve 100% clean energy by 2045, Island businesses have seen unprecedented demand for commercial solar projects. G70, a Hawaii architecture, planning, and civil engineering design firm, is one such business that has evolved to meet the demand. In recent years, it has contributed to major projects on Oahu, including the largest solar...
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