Dr. Amy Christie Anderson, an associate professor at the University of Hawaii School of Architecture, came up with an interesting project for some of her graduate school students: come up with their own, original and innovative designs for a residential tower that would be built at the Ward Village in Kakaako. The assignment was a great success, and Nick Vanderboom, the senior vice president of development for the Howard Hughes Corp, which owns the 60-acre Ward Village, stated that it might be a great opportunity to interact with students and the university.
The graduate students, who are in their fifth year of a seven year doctorate program, worked all semester on their proposals and were given feedback from local architects. Upon completion of their assignment, the students presented scale models and rendering to several Howard Hughes Corp executives who gave the students constructive criticism and praise for their designs. It is not clear if Hughes Corp will use any of the designs or design elements for their next tower(s), but the interaction and collaboration seemed to be a very positive experience for all who participated.
The graduate students, who are in their fifth year of a seven year doctorate program, worked all semester on their proposals and were given feedback from local architects. Upon completion of their assignment, the students presented scale models and rendering to several Howard Hughes Corp executives who gave the students constructive criticism and praise for their designs. It is not clear if Hughes Corp will use any of the designs or design elements for their next tower(s), but the interaction and collaboration seemed to be a very positive experience for all who participated.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 5-18-2014, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Principal Broker, REALTOR®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
