Maui’s history includes a range of different architectural landmarks that may or may not be listed in guidebooks and tourist brochures. From Maui’s history as a sailor’s paradise to becoming a world-class agricultural player, architecture is also an important part of the Valley Isle’s past. Here are three landmarks that are more than just buildings, especially to locals. The Pioneer Mill Smokestack It was once the tallest structure in the state of Hawaii, used by fishermen and sailors to identify Lahaina, one of the islands that’s now part of Maui. For 139 years, the Pioneer Mill Smokestack was the inherent reminder of the backbone of West Maui’s economy based on sugar. When the mill ceased operations in 1999, the entire mill was dismantled and demolished until it reached the … [Read more...] about Architectural Landmarks From Maui’s History
How Long Does It Take An Architect To Design A Custom Home In Maui?
When planning and designing your new Maui custom home, you’ll be thinking about the day you move in and begin your new life there. Living in this new home is always part of the design process. Part of the design involves considering your lifestyle, now and in the future. Architects usually have a general process they use to get to the point of a finished. Every project is different. The desire to “speed up” the process is a temptation, but you don’t want “quick and dirty” drawings for such a large investment. That’s why it’s important not to rush the process, and be open to possible changes. Creating Your Home’s Plans Do you or your spouse have your own business and need an office? Are children a part of your life, or are you planning on welcoming children in the future? Is … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take An Architect To Design A Custom Home In Maui?
