Pathfinder to Punahou Architecture - Ossipoff

Uses LEGO models to explore Neoclassical, Art Deco, Brutalist, Modernist, and other architectural styles. Each chapter includes a discussion of the architectural movement, photographs of famous real-life buildings, and a gallery of LEGO models, with step-by-step building instructions

Who was Frank Lloyd Wright?

Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime.

The story of buildings : from the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and beyond

Examines how architecture has evolved over time by looking at buildings that typify each period, from the pyramids and the Parthenon to the Chrysler Building and the Sydney Opera House.  

Iggy Peck, Architect

Ever since he was a baby, Iggy Peck has built towers, bridges, and buildings, which comes in handy when his second grade class is stranded on an island during a picnic.

The Shape of the World

"A little boy who loves to find shapes in nature grows up to be one of America's greatest architects, Frank Lloyd Wright"--

How was that built? : the stories behind awesome structures

From skyscrapers that reach astonishing heights to bridges that span deep and wide rivers, the world is filled with awe-inspiring structures. But how do they work?

Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what's possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge in the US, the Pantheon in Italy, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Shard in England and the Sapporo Dome in Japan. Discover the ingenious methods engineers have come up with to enable us to build underground, underwater, on ice, and even in space.

The Architecture of Charles W. Dickey: Hawai'i and California

Surveys the work of architect Dickey from the 1890s to World War II. He is credited with developing a distinctive Hawaiian style of building, and was much admired when his creations in Oakland, California, survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Considers the three phases of his career: in Honolulu 1896-1904; in Oakland 1905-24, where he focused on commercial and school buildings; and his mature period back in Hawaii, 1925 until his death in 1942.

The Architecture of Honolulu

Examines the city's architectural landscape, which is characterized by its unique blend of environmental design and influences from the mainland United States, such as the work of the UHM School of Architecture. The book serves as a guide to understanding Honolulu's architectural history and its contemporary relevance, highlighting the integration of various styles and cultural elements.

Buildings of Hawai'i

With elegance and authority, Buildings of Hawaii presents the architecture of the six major islands in the Hawaii chain. Don J. Hibbard delves into the development of the state's distinct blending of the building traditions of the East and West within a subtropical island context. The first in-depth examination of the architecture of the Islands, Buildings of Hawaii covers structures from the early nineteenth century through the first decade of the new millennium. 

Hawaiian Modern: the Architecture of Vladimir Ossipoff

This book is the first to focus on Ossipoff's career, presenting significant new material on the architect and situating him within the tropical modernist movement and the cultural context of the Pacific region. The authors discuss how Ossipoff synthesized Eastern and Western influences, including Japanese building techniques and modern architectural principles. 

Doors to Many Mansions

This book is about the Thurston Memorial Chapel  focusing on its iconic koa wood doors adorned with 32 copper panels that depict scenes from the life of Christ. Designed by artist Jean Charlot and crafted by Evelyn Giddings, the panels serve as visual narratives of spiritual themes. The book explores the chapel’s artistic, spiritual, and cultural significance as the heart of the Punahou campus.