ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY SENIOR LIVING
BUILT ON TRADITION , COMMUNITY , AND SUSTAINABILITY
Tradition , sustainability , and community were the design concepts and values embedded in AHL ’ s design of Hale Makana O Mo ’ ili ’ ili , affordable rental housing for seniors in urban Honolulu .
The six-storey mid-rise wooden structure features 80 studio / one-bath units and 25 one-bedroom / onebath units . Each apartment boasts modern finishes , kitchens with stone countertops , custom , locally made cabinets , and energy-efficient appliances . The urban residential units are tightly spaced together , utilizing wall materials with high acoustic values to minimize noise transfer . All 105 residential units are FHA and ADA adaptable , with several apartments fully ADAcompliant .
The community center serves as a social hub for facilitating gatherings , sharing cultural practices , and fostering nonprofit agency partnerships . This multiuse space is complemented by the outdoor lobby that provides a shaded , safe , and pleasant place to gather . The computer lab is equipped with modern technology , allowing the residents to stay connected and access online resources with ease . The shared laundry facility is equipped with modern appliances that can be operated by an app on a phone . Conveniently located near the lobby and community resource center , residents can relax while waiting for the app to send an alert when their laundry cycle is complete .
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