Pacific Guardian Center

Merging old and new in downtown Honolulu.

The cultural importance and historic beauty of the Dillingham Transportation Building ignited the design for this 620,000-square-foot downtown office building. Economics dictated tearing down a portion of the historic building, but AHL devised a plan to join old and new that preserved the stately cultural landmark and created an open green space for pedestrians. Energy-efficient reflective glass serves to double the green space and simulates a “see through” perspective with the ever-changing scene of clouds and view planes.

project details

services
Location

Honolulu, Hawai‘i

year

1981

awards
  • LEED Gold, U.S. Green Building Council