Before Hawaii Kai was a bustling suburb of Honolulu proper, it was the site of Oahu’s largest loko kuapa, or walled fishpond, built and maintained by Native Hawaiians. By the 1960s subsistence aquaculture had significantly diminished and the primary landowner in the region, Bishop Estate, leased 6,000 acres, including the fishpond, to Henry J. Kaiser […]
Homelessness is all around us. Many people talk about the issue, but few feel capable of providing a permanent solution. While it is a complicated, multifaceted issue, Kahauiki Village addresses one segment of the homeless population on Oahu that lies near and dear to many hearts: families with children. Kahauiki Village, spearheaded by Hawaii Home
Perched high above the streets of Ward Village, a pool hangs 15 feet off the edge of the Amenity Deck at Anaha. Supported by cantilevers, the water feature stretches 75 feet long in its entirety and is the first of its kind in Hawaii. With Albert C. Kobayashi Inc. as the master contractor, the local
The owners of this amazing Hawaii home searched long and hard for the right lot on which to build. With seven kids, sufficient space was at the top of their wish list, and the family was fortunate to find the perfect spot with stunning views in the Portlock neighborhood. Although the lot was large, the
Step into the courtyard of this modern Hawaii home and you’d never know that one of Oahu’s busiest malls is just across the street. No traffic noises — honking horns, revved up cars — all you hear is the sound of gurgling water, the breeze and an occasional chirping bird. A lush, courtyard-focused backyard. Photo:
For more than 30 years, Hawaii Home + Remodeling has been featuring the Islands’ finest homes, condos, kitchens, pools and landscapes. In the Best of Hawaii Home + Remodeling 2018 awards, readers chose Hawaii’s best companies for turning your dream home into a reality. Congratulations to the winners and finalists in 40 categories, from planning your home and
No matter if it’s hurricane season or not, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency recommends preparing an emergency kit now rather than later. “Get ahead of the game. Don’t try to purchase your 14 days of supplies the day before the hurricane arrives. It will be too late,” says Vern Miyagi of the Hawaii Emergency Management
Dry docked on the waterfront streets of Hawaii Kai Marina, a single-family house was about to undergo a complete transformation. Its marble interior, fountains and split-level floors did not fit the new owners’ taste, feeling they were out of place in the neighborhood. Despite their desire to jump ship on the house’s design, the homeowners
It all started over a sandwich. “There’s a Subway near where I live in Waipahu, and I go there all the time,” says landscaper Gary Shinn of Hokuahi Lawns. “That’s when I saw the vacant, fenced-in space near the Times Supermarket and it got me to thinking.” One short month later, Shinn opened up the
From the time Seth Sutherland began contemplating his dream home, one thing was clear — there simply had to be a pool. “I wanted people to come over to this house and say, ‘Wow! Now that is amazing,’” Sutherland says. “It had to be visually impactful.” Sutherland, who owns S. S. Builders Hawaii Inc., planned
At first glance, this property up for sale in Kailua was unremarkable. And for good reason: The 60-year-old, single-story, single-wall, 1,500-square-foot home was small and dated. “The residence was not in the best shape,” says the prospective buyer, “but the lot’s great potential gave me pause.” With some careful planning and hard work, though, the
Stephanie Lake loves her Makiki condo — the convenience to town, the amenities, etc. — but she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. “Living in a condo, we utilize every square foot, but, unfortunately, a garden in our space just wasn’t a priority,” says Lake. Then, one day, while volunteering at the nearby library, Lake
