Come spend a Saturday morning touring amazing Oahu homes and other places of interest with AIA Hawaii. The Hawaii chapter of the American Institute of Architects organizes a weekly Architectural Walking Tour of Honolulu for $15 a person. An optional tour booklet is available for another $5.
The tour is led by renowned architect and critic Frank Haines, who has slowly developed a personal theory of Hawaiian architecture over the nearly 70 years he’s designed highrises, lowrises and luxury Oahu real estate. Some of his most famous works include Bishop Square and the Prince Kuhio Federal Building. The local community also trusted him to head the project to restore Aliiolani Hale, the majestic home of the Hawaii State Supreme Court.
Be re-introduced to popular Honolulu landmarks, hidden gems and charming Oahu homes by a champion of Hawaiian architecture. Frank will lead you through downtown Honolulu to take in the beauty and engineering finesse of Our lady of Peace Cathedral, Iolani Palace, the Kamehameha Statue and dozens more unique buildings.
The tour begins at 9 a.m. and lasts for two and a half hours. Groups are typically 4-12 walkers. The group meets 15 minutes before departure at AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture, located at 828 Fort Street Mall, Suite 100 in Honolulu.
For more information and to make reservations, call (808) 628-7243, visit the Walking Tours page of AIA Honolulu or email contact@aiahonolulu.org.