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Ernest Hideo Hara

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Ernest Hideo Hara
Born(1930-04-15)April 15, 1930
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
DiedMarch 10, 2010(2010-03-10) (aged 79)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Alma mater University of Southern California
OccupationArchitect
AwardsAIA Gold Medal (1999), Royal Institute of British Architects Honorary Fellowship (2002)
PracticeHara & Associates
BuildingsQueen Kapi‘olani Hotel, Waikīkī Shopping Plaza, Central Pacific Bank

Ernest Hideo Hara (1909-2006) was an American architect, known for his contributions to the architectural landscape of Hawaii. His career focused on integrating aesthetic design with practical functionality, influencing the region's built environment.

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Early life and education

Hara was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Issei parents. He completed his early education at Royal School and Punahou Academy. He studied engineering at the University of Hawai‘i before transitioning to architecture at the University of Southern California, graduating in 1935. [1]

Career

Hara's professional career commenced under the mentorship of architects Claude Stiehl and C.W. Dickey. His experiences laid the foundation for his architectural style, characterized by the integration of Asian design motifs and a commitment to equity within the profession. [2] In 1945, he founded Ernest H. Hara & Associates.

Notable projects

Among Hara's notable projects, the Queen Kapiolani Hotel [3] an example of the neoclassical Hawaiian architecture, [4] United Public Workers Building, reflecting approach of the regional architectural movements. [5] His portfolio also includes the Waikiki Grand Hotel, the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel and a number of other hotels.

Ernest Hara's works include among others: [6]

Awards and recognitions

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References

  1. "Ernest Hideo Hara (1909-2006)". AIA Historical Directory of American Architects. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  2. "Asian overcame barriers in design industry". Star Bulletin Archives. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  3. Hibbard, Don (2018-07-16). "Queen Kapiolani Hotel". SAH ARCHIPEDIA. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  4. "Queen Kapiolani Hotel". SAH ARCHIPEDIA. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  5. "United Public Workers Building, North School Street, Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  6. 1 2 "AIA Hawaii Medal Of Honor". AIA Hawaii. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
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