Western Influences In Hawaiian Architecture

The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom was the end of the Hawaiian monarchy and officially became part of the U.S. territory in the 1900s. The people who had overthrown the kingdom were originally called the Hawaiian League. They were a group of planters and businessmen who wanted to control the Hawaiian Kingdom they eventually changed their names to the Annexation Club then to the Committee of Public of Safety. After they had overthrown the Hawaiian monarchy, they created a provisional government to lead the Hawaiian kingdom. Afterwards, on January 12, 1898, Hawaii was officially annexed to the United States. The overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom negatively impacted the Hawaiian Kingdom because it made Queen Liliuokalani give up her throne, took the independence of Hawaii, and changed the voting

For a great many years, architecture has been a breaking point for different artisticeras in history. Some of the most famous “works of art” have been chapels, temples, and tombs. Among the most dominant and influential eras of great architecture are the sophisticated, stoic Greeco-Roman periods and the more mystical, elemental Japanese eras. These two very distinct and very different eras have more in common than you may realize.

C. W. Dickey is one of the most important figures in Hawaiian architecture. His material grandfather, William P Alexander, was a missionary to Hawaii. This contributed to Dickey’s interest in Hawaiian architecture. He believes that with such unique weather condition and geographic location, Hawaiian architecture ought to have a distinctive style in order to cope with the weather. In 1926, Dickey declared that “Hawaiian architecture is a type distinctive to itself and Mediterranean style must be adapted to fit local conditions before they are at all suite to the islands” (“Famous Hawaii Architects”). In fact, the over-hanging roof with projecting eaves (the hut-like roof) became such a Dickey trademark that it is now referred as the ‘Dickey Roof’.

Another significant step towards a new era for Hawaiian architecture was Mr Isaac Davies’ house. The interior of the house was similar to aboriginal Hawaiian house clusters; however, the exterior also began to change, a step that King Kamehameha was not willing to take. Different form King Kamehameha’s house was that there

Around the world, there are many Indigenous groups having practiced their own traditional cultures. Through the history and following globalisation, traditional cultures have gradually disappeared. For example, in Japan, there are Ainu people had established their own culture, but they were assimilated to Japanese culture because of the annexation to Japan in the mid-1800s. Therefore, until recently, they have used the Japanese language and been educated and lived as Japanese. However, there are many traditional cultures which have still practiced over the time. Those existing cultures may be more significant than those cultures that have disappeared. Particularly, Indigenous performing arts tend to be survived over the time and actively protected to preserve. This essay will argue that Indigenous dance and chant have had significant roles to Indigenous people in many aspects. Firstly, this essay will examine hula’s several roles among the Hawaiian culture and society in the past and current. Secondly, it will focus on the relationship between haka and the Maori’s mentality and spirituality over the time. Finally, it will investigate Ainu chant, yukar, and its particular changes of importance to the Ainu.

The overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom led to Hawaii being annexed to the United States. The overthrow involved many people and groups who supported Hawaii being annexed, such as Lorrin Thurston and The Committee of Safety. However, there were also many people who were against it including, Robert Wilcox, James Blount, and Aloha Aina. The overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom happened on January 17, 1893, where the provisional government took over and declared martial law in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Kingdom was officially annexed by the United States on August 12, 1898. The overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom was unjustified because King Kalakaua was forced to sign the Bayonet constitution of 1887 which took all the power away from him and the monarchy.

The Hawaiian Renaissance also gave natives an opportunity to fight for what they knew was right about preserving the Hawaiian culture forever. This provided an avenue for people who did not know Hawaiian culture to witness, and at the same time, understand what it took to preserve the culture. Lastly, the Hawaiian renaissance had further pushed the United states to find ways to take away what rightfully belonged to the Hawaiians, including culture, in means of agreements that were not written on just formal documents but done without consent. Regardless, it had also drawn Hawaii as nation under the United States. The conflicts and compromises made during this Hawaiian Renaissance completely changed what people now know as Hawaii, and it is truly an important aspect of what it came to be today and how the culture of Hawaiians was preserved. People all over the world, especially those who know nothing about Hawaii or even America, should all learn about this major time in Hawaii’s history where people fought against the eradication of their culture, as their way of life. The Hawaiian renaissance is too vague to be compared to a personal problem in life, but it shows how with a conflict and many compromises, many things can

Question 1. Choose an architect or practice whose work is covered by or relevant to this course and discuss critically one or more of their design projects or drawings or urban proposals as precedent case-studies. Selectively situate this work in relation to their body of work, and against the practices and concerns of the period. Focus on the architectural qualities of a specific key aspect of the design of the projects. Selectively consider how they might relate to the historical situation, cultural values, theoretical concerns and design practices of the time. This may involve a selective analysis of compositional design practices, material fabrication production and the experiential reception of built outcomes of the projects.

We were weeding and cutting trees at Hālawa Valley to walk up to see the pohaku. I learned how Native Hawaiians took care of their land, mālama ‘āina, and how they live together with the nature sources. Even the pohaku with carvings, as Native Hawaiian people did not carve the shape, but they carved additional parts. For instance, when Native Hawaiian people found the pohaku, which shape is similar to Kū, they added Kū’s hat and eye, which are missed. When they found the turtle shaped pohaku, they added eye to complete the shape. Native Hawaiian people did not cut down all the trees, but rather cut some, so that the plants don’t get overgrown. However, this sacred place got ruined by building H3. H3 divided sacred birth place for Native

The Creation of Hawaiian People and Their Islands Hawaiian mythlogy has numerous legends and a notable one is how Hawai’i and its people were created. The story refers to how people are connected to the land and it showcases one of the reasons why the urge to care for the land is so strong in the native Hawaiians. The way the myth is told shows that native Hawaiians literally considered the sky, earth and islands as respected elders. The Creation of Hawaiian People and Their Islands was originally an unwritten myth and itʻs a legend thatʻs heavily rooted in the fact that humans are connected to and need to take care of the land which is shown in this legend that contains love, deception, reconciliation, and death, in which can relate to many

Hawaiian-style roofing is a double-pitch roof with a top portion that sits at a much steeper angle than the lower portion. Chances are, this is the mental image most have when Hawaiian roofs come to mind, and the history behind this style further accentuates the unique and beautiful nature of these islands. Like many great architectural innovations, Hawaiian-style roofing started with a nugget of inspiration and the drive to set the tone and create a new standard for design.

One article talks about Japanese architecture being used in the Glasgow School of Art, “There are Japanese influences in the use and shape of the projecting timber eaves at the stairwells, left, and also in some of the internal details”(ScotCities).

Masri, M. (2012). The Misconceptions of Negeri Sembilan Traditional Architecture. Procedia - Social And Behavioral Sciences, 68, 363-382. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.12.234

A tour through Taliesin West would start at his office. But right before you enter, your attention is interrupted by the vibrant, yet complex Asian sculpture that stood in front of the entryway. The idea of him incorporating Asian art within his structure did not surprise me however. Ever since his visit to the Columbian exhibition in Chicago, Wright was closely influenced by Asian architecture and art, and had symbolized his appreciation for the arts by incorporating them throughout his buildings. The sculpture that lies by the front entrance of Taliesin West is one of many sculptures that’s scattered around the building, and it symbolizes a transition into the following area.

Architecture can be viewed with two different types of properties. Properties that can be seen like shapes, their composition, the spaces they create and, the colours and textures that make up their appearance. These properties are considered to be visual while other properties are considered to be abstract. These properties can only be described using words; the meanings behind the architecture and the stories that can be told about it. The context, its cultural background and its function also affects how we view architecture. The question is, what