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Tour the new Ola ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts

By Jamm Aquino

Jan. 20, 2020

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An overhead view of the property at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts in Kakaako. The affordable housing complex is the first in Hawaii, with 84 units of affordable live/work space for low-income artists and their families. Residential units feature high ceilings, large windows, durable surfaces, large doors and wide hallways to accommodate a variety of creative activities. Each of the residential units are larger than a typical affordable unit to allow for ample workspace.
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Seven-year-old Orion Sky Kawabuchi plays his ukulele with his mother Kaori in their unit at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts.
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Artist Lauren Chai sits inside her and her fiance Nathan Evans’ unit at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts in Kakaako.
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Resident manager Rathana So walks on the sixth floor at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts.
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Julie Alexander shows some of the planter boxes, which are recycled from old cow troughs, at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts.
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Seven-year-old Orion Sky Kawabuchi relaxes in the living room of his mother Kaori’s unit at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts.
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Seven-year-old Orion Sky Kawabuchi prepares to play his ukulele with his mother Kaori in their unit at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts.
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Artist Lauren Chai sits inside her and her fiance Nathan Evans’ unit at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts in Kakaako.
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One of the many common showcase areas at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts. The affordable housing complex is the first in Hawaii, with 84 units of affordable live/work space for low-income artists and their families.
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The garden and communal central area at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts.
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Julie Alexander shows some of the planter boxes, which are recycled from old cow troughs, at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts.
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Resident manager Rathana So stands inside the communal kitchen at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts.
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Musician Kaori Kawabuchi stands inside her unit at Ola Ka ‘Ilima Artspace Lofts.
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