Renaissance Hawaiian architecture



ʻiolani palace.


while kamehameha iv succeeded in developing hawaiian gothic style, kamehameha v fathered hawaiian renaissance architecture. commissioned in 1850, last king of house of kamehameha planned aliʻiōlani hale royal palace inspired sleek beauty of historic italian structures. in middle of construction, building changed become kingdom s government center. renaissance comes french word rebirth. hawaiian renaissance therefore rebirth of traditional roman architectural principles of aesthetics included concepts derived hawaiiana. elegant facades had petite columns , wide verandas , walls seemed crinkle. curves , ornamentation important.


when kalākaua became king, shared in predecessor s delight hawaiian renaissance architecture. shared in kamehameha v s dream of building world-class royal palace befitting of modern monarchy such of hawaiʻi rival famed palaces of europe. ʻiolani palace finished in 1882 , did fulfill kalākaua s expectations. considered finest example of hawaiian renaissance architecture, ʻiolani palace became world-famous royal landmark. building categorized example of american florentine architecture anywhere in world.


in addition contributions development of hawaiian renaissance architecture, kalākaua experimented various other styles. 1 of other famous building projects completion of ʻiolani barracks. constructed adjacent ʻiolani palace , across street aliʻiōlani hale, ʻiolani barracks housed royal guards. resembled medieval castle crenelated parapets , towers.







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