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To celebrate April as Architecture Month across the state, the Hawaii Island Section of the Honolulu Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Honolulu) 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.

Sarkozy enlists 10 of the world’s most renowned architects, then the film follows as he 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.

WHEN AND WHERE:

* Kona: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at the Donkey Mill Art Center (78-6670 Mamalahoa Highway)

* Waimea: 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 27 at the W.M. Keck Observatory Headquarters, Hualalai Conference Room (65-1120 Mamalahoa Highway)

* Hilo: 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Mokupapapa Discovery Center (308 Kamehameha Avenue, Suite 109)

The American Institute of Architects, Honolulu Chapter (AIA Honolulu) is pleased to offer free public events on Oahu and Hawaii Island during April in celebration of Architecture Month in Hawaii.

AIA Honolulu first launched the celebration 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.

Since 1926, the 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 800 architects and allied building professionals, and educate the public about architecture and the value of quality design.

For 154 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes.

AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge, and tools to create better design, and through such resources and access, they help clients and communities make their visions real.

— Find out more:
www.aiahonolulu.org