A local architect, a neuroscientist and a firefighter have a new idea for rebuilding homes in Lāhainā. The hope is to help families heal and deal with the trauma of the wildfires and provide a safe space in the event of another fire. "We have friends and family who lost their homes, and one of them...
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PBN recently checked in with two Hawaii architectural firms on this week's List of firms, as ranked by 2022 billings. Here's what they had to say about design trends, supply chain issues, and hiring. Regarding the architectural industry, what’s trending, and why is this trend significant? Charles Kaneshiro, president/COO, G70: Resilience is at the forefront for many...
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HONOLULU – Hawai'i design firm G70 has announced the addition of two new employees, Raynette Aggabao, NCIDQ, IIDA and Ryan Ringuette. Raynette Aggabao, NCIDQ , IIDA, joins G70’s interior design department as a Senior Interior Designer. With over 10 years of experience on a broad range of project types and scales such as Hilton Grand Vacations, Sheraton,...
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Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group have teamed up to bring Honolulu residents and visitors a bespoke new multi-year resident show, exclusive to Hawai‘i. Executives from both organizations were joined by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to make the announcement. Anticipated to open in late 2024, the show will fuse the acrobatics and innovation that Cirque...
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Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group broke the news last night that they have teamed up to bring Honolulu residents and visitors a bespoke new multi-year resident show, exclusive to Hawai'i. Executives from both organizations were joined by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to make the exciting announcement. Anticipated to open in late 2024, the...
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Cirque du Soleil will bring a Hawaiʻi-themed production to Waikīkī for an extended run beginning late next year. Outrigger Hospitality Group has announced the new show will be taking over the 20,000-square-foot theatre at the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber. The resort said the local firm G70 will be the head architects on the project, with help from...
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HONOLULU, HAWAII – Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group broke the news last night that they have teamed up to bring Honolulu residents and visitors a bespoke new multi-year resident show, exclusive to Hawai‘i. Executives from both organizations were joined by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to make the exciting announcement. Anticipated to open in...
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For more than 20 years, architectural design firm Group 70 has made giving back a core element of its company culture. By Hawaii Community Foundation In 2002, architecture design firm Group 70 decided they wanted to build Hawai‘i-focused philanthropy into their company culture. Instead of hosting a one-time fundraiser or sending a company-wide memo asking employees for donations,...
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HONOLULU – Hawai‘i design firm G70 hires Ethan McKown and Michael Donoho as its newest Planners. In this new role, they will oversee the interpretation and compliance of local and federal regulatory requirements for projects on Hawaiʻi Island, help with project schedules, and assist in team and client meetings. Ethan McKown McKown is a seasoned professional...
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HONOLULU – G70+ is the newest venture of the Hawaii based design firm. The entity, a wholly owned subsidiary of G70, will include all overseas projects primarily in Tahiti, French Polynesia, and Mauritius, with plans to expand to other areas. Services will include architecture, planning and interior design. G70 Principal Craig Takahata and Chairman Emeritus Francis...
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