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Hawaiki
Tower
88
Piikoi Street
Administrative Office
Honolulu,
HI 96814
Ph:
808.589. 1344
Fax: 808. 589. 1346
Monday - Friday
8:oo AM- 5:00 PM
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Island of Nauru, formerly known as Pleasant Island, is an isolated,
eight-square-mile island located 32 miles south of the equator about
1,800 miles northeast of Sydney, Australia. In 1968, the island of
Nauru gained its independence and formed the Republic of Nauru. The
principal source of income to the people of Nauru is the high-grade
phosphate mined on the island since 1907. Unfortunately, the phosphate
is a depleting resource and will be fully exhausted early in this
century. As a consequence, the Republic of Nauru had the foresight
to establish in 1968 the Nauru Royalties Trust ("Nauru Trust")
for the purpose of investing a portion of the royalties received from
the phosphate mining to earn income for the future benefit of the
citizens of Nauru. |
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November 1984 the Nauru Trust purchased a 17.25 acre parcel located
in Honolulu's Kakaako District at the intersection of Waimanu St.
and Piikoi St. On November 7, 1984, the Hawaii Community Development
Authority (HCDA) issued Planned Development permit #PD 2-84 to the
Nauru Trust, which authorized the development of the property in four
(4) separate and distinct phases (the 404 Piikoi project). |
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October 1988, the property and permit were transferred from the Nauru
Trust to Nauru Phosphate Royalties (Honolulu), Inc. (NPRH), a U.S.
subsidiary of the Nauru Trust. Prior to the start of development of
each phase of the 404 Piikoi Project, NPRH enters into a Master Development
Lease with Nauru Phosphates Royalties Development (Honolulu), Inc.
("NPRD"), a wholly-owed subsidiary of NPRH, which develops,
constructs, markets and sells the condominiums in each phase. Phase
1, Nauru Tower, was competed in February 1992. |
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THE
MAKING OF HAWAIKI TOWER
The
name “Hawaiki” is drawn from an old Polynesian form of “Hawaii” and generally refers to the ancient
homeland of the Polynesians. It
is a name that links Polynesians to a tradition that is rich in
honor, security and comfort. It
is a dignified name for this very distinctive residential condominium.
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work on Hawaiki Tower spanned the period of 1992 through 1996. Internationally
recognized architect Barry Patten of Australia in collaboration with
GYA Architects, Inc. of Hawaii, produced the architectural drawings
with a commitment and dedication to quality, innovation and dependability.
In December 1996, construction commenced by the general contractor,
Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, and as the job progressed
the construction workforce reached in excess of 300 skilled tradesmen.
Many construction elements of Hawaiki Tower were unique. To begin,
the concrete foundation pour was the largest concrete pour for a residential
building in Hawaii's construction history. A total of 702 truckloads
(6500 cubic yards of concrete) were placed in one day. |
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Brett
Hill, of Brett Hill, Inc., NPRD’s project construction manager for
Hawaiki Tower, and Ben Woo, of GYA Architects, Inc., traveled to
Verona, Italy and the foothills of the Italian Alps to select and
inspect the granite and marble that is incorporated in each Hawaiki
Tower Apartment.
In October 1997, Central Pacific Bank became a co-lead lender, along with
the International Commercial Bank of China, for a consortium of
lenders from Taiwan and the United States for the $85 million syndicated
construction loan. Included in the group of 15 syndicated lenders
were the trustees of the Hawaiian Carpenter's Financial Security
Fund, and a Mainland investor, the Union Labor Life Insurance Co.
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THE TOWER
The sophisticated Hawaiki Tower
lobby and common areas showcase original artwork by Mary Mitsuda
and Glenn Yamanoha of Oahu and Hans Ladislaus and Hiroki Morinoue
of the Big Island. Distinctive
exterior finishes include specially tinted dual pane thermal insulated
glass, a reinforced concrete structure and a unique angled wedge
on the Diamond Head side of the Tower.
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The extraordinary condominium
residences accommodate many individual life styles with spacious
one, two and three bedroom homes.
This wide variety and meticulously designed floor plans are
highlighted by a gourmet kitchen. Sub-Zero and Gaggenau appliances work beautifully
with the granite countertops and designer cabinetry. The full size bathrooms with marble countertops
show off Hawaiki’s contemporary styling. Hawaiki Tower’s location and design maximize the feeling of openness
and offer breathtaking views of Waikiki, Ala Moana Beach Park, the
ocean and the Koolau mountains.
Hawaiki
Tower also boasts its own spa, swimming pool, sun deck, tennis court,
barbecue areas and landscaped gardens, a distinctive outdoor deck
on the 36th floor and a state of the art security system. The glazed
tile serpentine wall located at the Diamond Head end of the swimming
pool stretches to the horizon and depicts the ocean movement.
Hawaiki Tower's premier location offers residents all the recreational
opportunities that Ala Moana has to offer. Relax in the sun on Ala
Moana Beach Park's white sand. Walk, jog or bike along miles of
scenic manicured paths. Shop daily at Ala Moana's internationally
acclaimed shopping center.
Spectacular architectural design, great amenities, prime location
and commitment to quality are just a few of the features that the
residents of Hawaiki Tower have come to enjoy.
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