“I do large, monumental works because it’s a statement that we Hawaiians are still here and we have a voice.” Name: Kaili Chun Job: Sculptor and Installation Artist Company: G70 My Job: At G70, Kaili Chun informs designers of cultural and artistic elements that can be incorporated into place-based projects. She is part of the design firm’s culture committee, Nā...
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107 organizations donated more than $300 million to help Hawai‘i’s nonprofits, with a significant portion going to support Maui’s recovery. The Most Charitable Companies 2024 list is our biggest one yet: It comprises 107 organizations that donated $301.1 million and 93,040 volunteer hours to local nonprofits in 2023. Donations went to higher education, after-school programs, humane societies,...
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HONOLULU – Hawai‘i design firm G70 has announced the hiring of Ana Ruiz, Rainer Kiessling, Monique Frazier and Olivia Destacamento to the firm. Ana Ruiz joins G70’s architectural department as a project architect. She will work closely with project managers to coordinate the production of construction drawings and detailing to achieve project objectives. Ruiz brings over...
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KAHALA, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Hawaii Foodbank has teamed up with AIA Honolulu for the 19th annual CANstruction competition at Kahala Mall. Eight teams of architects and engineering professionals were invited to Kahala Mall to test their creativity, design and building skills by creating 3D structures made entirely of several thousand cans of food donated by...
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Chretien Macutay Associate principal, G70 Macutay is a technology guru who has helped the multi-disciplinary design firm implement advanced tools. A few of the projects he has worked on include the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, West Loch Modular Housing and more. He is dedicated to building affordable housing in Hawaii and...
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Shaping communities through design excellence. This article recognizes the winners and entrants in the AIA Honolulu 66th Annual Design Awards. Awards of Excellence Kūlanihāko‘i High School – Award of Excellence, Institutional | Hawai’i Energy Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Design | The Mayor’s Choice Award Photos: Olivier Koning; Travis Rowan Photography Firm: G70Client: State of Hawai‘i Department of...
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Charles Kaneshiro to remain a principal G70 announced today that Kawika McKeague will become the company’s next president and Ryan Char will become the company’s next chief operating officer. McKeague and Char will join CEO Linda Miki and CFO Rachel Fukumoto in the firm’s executive leadership team. Current President and COO Charles Kaneshiro will work closely...
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G70 supports landowners and agencies across the State with planning, design and permitting for affordable housing. G70 will continue to assist vulnerable coastal resorts, communities and infrastructure in Hawai‘i to strategically plan and transform our shoreline assets as we adapt to rising sea levels. Q&A with: Jeff Overton, AICP, LEED AP Planning Principal, G70 Many of...
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"Everyone's life is better with purpose," summarized Sheryl Seaman. HONOLULU (Island News) -- A Kailua architect and interior designer says designing for the future is why she's Aging Well. Sheryl Seaman started her career over 50 years ago and discovered that creating purpose for buildings has helped her infuse purpose in her own life. You may...
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HONOLULU (HI Now) - 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 exciting announcement. Anticipated to open in late 2024, the show...
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