To celebrate April as Architecture Month in Hawaii, the Hawaii Island Section of the Honolulu Chapter of the American Institute of Architects invites the public to join in three free film presentations of “Grand Paris — The President and the Architect,” which documents French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s ambitious plan to develop Le Grand Paris for the 21st century.
The film follows Sarkozy as he enlists 10 of the world’s most renowned architects, then works with Dutch architect Winy Maas over the course of one year to create a sustainable city that embraces nature.
“Island architects hope the film will serve as a launching point for further public discussion about design in Hawaii,” said a spokesman.
The screenings, all at 5:30 p.m., will be on Saturday at the Donkey Mill Art Center at 78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway in Kona; April 27 at the W.M. Keck Observatory Headquarters Hualalai Conference Room at 65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway in Waimea and on May 4, at Mokupapapa Discovery Center at 308 Kamehameha Ave., Suite 109, in downtown Hilo.
To register for the free film screenings and for more information on these and other architecture month events, visit the AIA Honolulu website at www.aiahonolulu.org. AIA Honolulu launched Architecture Month in Hawaii in 2006 to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the national organization.
“The free public events are designed to foster local awareness of our built environment so that we may continue to enjoy our island lifestyle,” said the spokesman.
Since 1926, AIA Honolulu has served its membership and the community by promoting design excellence in Hawaii’s built environment. Its continuing education programs promote leadership and professionalism among its membership of some 800 architects and allied building professionals, and educate the public about architecture and the value of quality design.
For 154 years, members have striven to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable cityscapes.
