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The historic IBM Building facade set against a sunset sky and surrounding palm trees.
  • IBM Building dedication ceremony captured in black and white.

  • The IBM Building construction site captured in black and white.

  • The IBM Building construction site captured in black and white.

  • The IBM Building construction site interior facing out captured in black and white.

  • Inside the IBM Building, a man sits behind a desk and a woman in a chair is facing him with a note pad.

  • Inside the IBM Building a woman sits behind a desk with a typewriter and mid-century office decor.

  • Inside the IBM Building, an empty office with mid-century office decor including an Eames chair and ottoman.

  • Inside the IBM Building, an empty conference room with mid-century office decor.

Designed by famed architect, Vladimir Ossipoff, and dedicated in 1962, the IBM Building quickly became a community landmark, acclaimed by the American Institute of Architects. Its honeycomb façade was designed to keep the building cool, and this made it an early example of sustainable architecture.

Scheduled for demolition in 2008, the building’s preservation was assured when Howard Hughes made a commitment to restoring the iconic structure.

Today’s IBM Building plays an important part in the life of Ward Village and mirrors the creative energy and vision of Victoria Ward herself.

A man and woman admiring the IBM Building photo exhibit.

View the opening night festivities of the exhibit with Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation.

The Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation’s Executive Director Kiersten Faulkner shares how the exhibit, The IBM Building: A Colorized Look Back, takes you on a journey to the past, present, and future of this iconic landmark at Ward Village.