New Chinatown exhibit puts Swiss posters in the spotlight

Check out the interview on Hawaiʻi Public Radio about our art exhibition, Art of Design: Swiss Posters, 1950-2022 (HERE)

“Nothing beats good design, and we have gotten wind of a new exhibit that is about to open later this month. It puts Swiss posters in the spotlight. They are the heart of graphic design and eye-popping travel posters.

HPR talked to Dean Sakamoto, executive director of SHADE Institute, about an inaugural exhibit at the historic building in downtown Chinatown that he recently bought to preserve something worth saving.”

- Catherine Cruz

Honolulu's Chinatown Is the Creative Heart of Urban Hawaii

Paul Strouse

Honolulu's Chinatown Is the Creative Heart of Urban Hawaii

For travelers seeking a window onto everyday life on these islands, this is the place to start.

By John Wogan

Check out this article from Conde Nast Traveler highlighting our special Honolulu’s Chinatown. From its one of a kind shops, creative art scene, amazing Asian restaurants, bars, and wet markets to being home to our King Liberty Center. The office of SHADE Institute and DSA located in the heart of Chinatown on N. King Street and Maunakea Street.

Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse Grand Reopening

Congratulations to Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse on their Grand Reopening! Such a great program with a welcoming space and inviting members. Hearing the testimonial of members on how the clubhouse has helped and welcomed them was wonderful. The food and music created a great atmosphere to mingle and enjoy the space. Mahalo for inviting SHADE Institute to celebrate with you!

SHADE Institute has been collaborating with Waipahu Aloha Clubhouse on the Waipi'o Point Access Road Multimodal + Safety Improvement Project (WPARMSI) since 2021. Phase 1 of the project will start construction in 2025 to help address the dangerous main road. You can read more about the project under our “Public Interest Design” tab.

Hawai'i Public Radio's conversation with Dean Sakamoto, the executive director of the SHADE Institute, about master architect Sid Synder's contributions

Check out Hawai’i Public Radio conversion “Hawai’i architect Sid Snyder featured in monthlong nod to urban landscape”

This month the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is featuring several events to highlight architecture history in Hawaiʻi.

HPR features a talk from 2018 with Sid Snyder and talked with Dean Sakamoto, the executive director of the SHADE Institute, about how Sakamoto met Synder and Synder’s contributions, as we see more high-rises materialize in Kaka’ako.

A talk story with master architect Sid Snyder will be held at the SHADE Institute, King Libery Center, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. this Friday. You can also check out our events page for more information.

REGISTRATION/TICKETS

General Admission: $20

Student: $10

EAH Kukui Garden's Community Resource and Health Fair

SHADE Institute participated in EAH Kukui Gardens Housing Community Resource and Health Fair. It was well attended by residents and many other service organizations including Queens Medical Center, Palama Settlement, State Department of Health, and Honolulu Community Action. It was a great opportunity to share SHADE’s Riverwalk Revitalization project which is adjacent to Kukui Gardens. Mahalo to Helen Lee of EAH for organizing the program and inviting us to attend!