Category Archives: concrete

queen emma building

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Greg

I am sad to report that one of the most distinctive and original modern buildings in Honolulu Hawai’i has finally been altered for the worst. The Queen Emma Building in downtown Honolulu was designed in the 1960’s by Jo Paul … Continue reading →

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schindler house in west hollywood

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Greg

After the LAMA auction preview I had some time, so I headed towards Hollywood from Van Nuys via Laurel Canyon Blvd. This took me kind of near the Schindler house on King’s Road in West Hollywood, where I had wanted … Continue reading →

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hawaiian holiday

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Greg

During our visits to Honolulu we have always enjoyed discovering the bounty of unusual cool mid-century architectural elements that they have there. Concrete seemed to be a popular medium of expression in the 60’s and we applaud it. So on … Continue reading →

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