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Historic Hawaii Foundation's
Modernism + Recent Past Tour
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation
680 Iwilei Road, Suite #690, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: 808-523-2900 Fax: 808-523-0800
Email: webmaster@historichawaii.org
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Get to know the next generation of Honolulu’s historic places with Frank Haines, FAIA. This two-hour bus tour will share the stories behind the important architectural, social, and cultural places introduced to Honolulu over the past 50 years. The tour concludes with a discussion with light refreshments at the Pacific Club.
Admission
TOUR IS NOW FULL
$30 HHF Members
$35 Non-Members
HISTORIC HAWAI‘I FOUNDATION
What is Modernism?
In architecture, Modernism is generally defined as a design language with emphases on form rather than ornament; structure and materials rather than picturesque constructions; and the rational and efficient use of space.
The Modern movement in architecture in the United States flourished beginning in the 1930s, and encompassed individual design movements with their own individual ways of expressing Modern ideals. These include the International, Expressionist, Brutalist, New Formalist, and even Googie movements, to name a few. Technical innovation, experimentation, and rethinking the way humans lived in and used the designed environment, whether buildings or landscapes, were hallmarks of Modern architectural practice.
While the highest style examples of Modern architecture typically date to the early and mid 20th centuries, the influence of Modernism remained strong in everyday and vernacular design well into the late 20th century in some communities.
Source: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Sunday, January 17, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Other ways to reserve your seat on the tour:
Call 808-523-2900 or e-mail member@historichawaii.org
Seats are limited.
TOUR IS FULL. No further reservations.
Sponsored by Polynesian Adventure Tours
