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AIA Centennial Club News! |
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Welcome to the April edition of our Centennial Club news!
Your update on special events, stories, and member spotlights.
Celebrating 100 years of our shared legacy. |
100 Projects for 100 Years |
As part of our Centennial Celebration, we will highlight 100 award-winning projects throughout the year, each designed by an AIA member and recognized through our Design Awards. These projects reflect decades of excellence and innovation that have helped shape the architectural silhouette of the islands and beyond. |
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Now in its 68th year, our AIA Honolulu Design Awards continues to celebrate architectural excellence. We encourage all eligible architect members to submit their work and help showcase to our community the amazing work being done. |
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April AIA Member Spotlight |
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Father and Son. One Profession. One Tie.
Both AIA Honolulu architects (25 and 58 years old in images below)
Linked by legacy, profession, and the very same tie. |
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Two Generations of Architects |
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Donald (Don) Goo, FAIA Member: 1964 - 2022 |
Memories of Don, shared by his son, Wayne. In retrospect, we didn’t delve deeply into discussions about architecture as an art form. Instead, we focused on approaches to specific projects or public issues. His approach was always grand and visionary, while mine was more pragmatic. Together, we found a balance.
Among his notable projects, I believe he would mention the Sheraton Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village, but he felt that his most significant project was the Hawai’i Convention Center. |
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His role extended beyond the typical responsibilities of an architect. He played a crucial role in assembling the design-build team, making introductions that established a lasting business relationship with Nordic/PCL. He also led a talented team of architects and engineers to create a landmark building in his hometown.
During a summer internship at Burnham & Root’s office in Chicago, he stumbled upon a pair of books being discarded from the office library. One of the books was a copy of Daniel Burnham’s own book, which became part of his collection. From it, he found a quote that became a constant reminder in his office.
Make no little plans; They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing, asserting itself with ever growing insistency. Remember that our sons and grandsons are going to do things that would stagger us. Let your watchword be order and your beacon beauty.
- Daniel H. Burnham, Chicago architect
From this quote came his own tagline. ThinkBIG |
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Don served as AIA Honolulu’s 53rd President in 1977, followed by his son, Wayne, as our 99th President in 2024. Mahalo to both for their leadership and dedicated service to AIA. Don passed away in 2022. Click here for his "In Remembrance." |
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Wayne Goo, AIA Member: 1996 - Present |
Favorite Building? It’s complicated. For a long time, it was the Royal Hawaiian Hotel because I knew every inch of it. Now, a decade later, I appreciate the significance of the entire property. In 1945, after it was renovated following its return from use as a Rest and Relaxation (R&R) facility for the Pacific Fleet, it became project 4501 for Wimberly & Cook (the predecessor firm name of WATG).
In 1971, Wimberly, Whisenand & Tong completed the Sheraton Waikiki with a young architect named Don Goo as the Project Architect. |
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Prior to this, the construction value of his largest project was around $4 million. Sheraton Waikiki was ten times more expensive. Then, in 2006, I joined WCIT to lead the masterplan effort and renovation of The Royal Hawaiian Hotel and Sheraton Waikiki. Like my father, the most expensive full-service project I had managed was much smaller than the masterplan and renovation. I had never worked on something so complicated. The project was taxing, but the learning was fulfilling. I suppose it’s a love-hate relationship.
Favorite Movie or Book? Whatever I’m reading or watching right now! I rarely revisit a book twice, but I’ll quote a movie forever. If you hear me say, "Put Edwina back in bowl," you’ll know I’m having a good day. |
Honoring the Past by Preservation |
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As we celebrate our Centennial Anniversary, we are reminded of the importance of preserving our chapter’s history and honoring the members who shaped the organization we are today. A meaningful part of that legacy lives on through our early printed chapter newsletters, many of which—spanning 1969 to 2008—have been digitized and are available on USModernist.org. Some issues are still missing. If you have printed newsletters, please review the collection at the link above and list below. Missing issues can be dropped off at the CFA so they may be preserved and digitized.
Examples of Missing Issues: 1990: February 1999: Missing January and June through December 2000-2007: Missing all issues 2008: Missing all issues but August
Within their pages are moments, insights, and stories that reflect the evolution of both our profession and our community. |
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In that issue, Don Dumlao wrote about the potential benefits of using computers in architectural practice, President Gerald Allison discussed the role architects can play in addressing environmental issues, and in “Speaking Out,” Ed Sullam posed the question: “What is the most important thing our Chapter should be doing?” |
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In the November issue of that same year, the newsletter captured the excitement of the opening of a new AIA office, complete with EXCOM members wielding wrecking bars and paint rollers.They also feature the installation of a new and handsome AIA Board and highlight a Design Awards recipient. In Speaking Out, Alfred Preis reflected on architecture as an incomplete art, and the AIA keep asking "Why? Why Not?" |
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Answer the Question Below to Enter the Drawing |
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Name our 1st and 100th Chapter PresidentsEmail us your answers.
Tip...the answer can be found on the AIA Honolulu website.
Congratulations Last Week's Winner: Elyse Takashige, AIA
Come get your socks at the CFA. Email Jess before to coordinate the pick-up. |
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Showcase Your Centennial Spirit! |
Exclusive AIA Centennial merchandise is ready to be ordered! Our socks and pins are ready for pick‑up now, and our limited-edition polos will be ordered soon and available for pick up in May. Don't Miss Out & Get Your Orders in Today! |
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Vote for Hawaii's Favorite Building until June 30th! |
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We invite members and the public to vote for their favorite building. Cast your vote and help us spread the word! Share the voting link and our posts on social media to celebrate 100 years of remarkable architecture that shaped our islands. |
Pick Up a Copy of Our AIA Hawaii Centennial Insert |
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Did you miss our AIA Hawaii Centennial Celebration featured in the March issue of HONOLULU Magazine?
If so, be sure to pick up a copy at the Center for Architecture.
This special edition honors the legacy, impact, and future of architecture across our islands.
Mahalo to all featured architects and ad sponsors who partnered with us! This commemorative section wouldn’t have been possible without you! |
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The AIA Hawai'i Centennial Club represents an extraordinary community of supporters who recognize the value of architecture in every part of life — from our urban places to our rural communities, from innovation in practice to mentorship of future professionals. Mahalo nui loa for your support. |
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