Master of Hawaii modern architecture- Ossipoff

Vladimir Ossipoff (1907–1998) won recognition as the “master of Hawaii modern architecture.”
Ossipoff's sub-tropical designs make use of Hawaii's climate and trade winds, his open-plan spaces, and inside-outside characteristics make use of the environment and he creates what's appropriate for a particular site.

Characteristically, Ossipoff homes are known for their strong roof lines, deep overhangs, dark woods, native stones and built-in cabinets and fixtures. He always took advantage of natural ventilation through huge sliding doors and windows that would open entire walls to the outside.

Famous private homes he designed include the Goodsill, Pauling and Liljestrand residences, as well as a Kahala home for the late Clare Boothe Luce that sold several years ago for $11.6 million. But in the 1940s and 1950s, Ossipoff also designed hundreds of simple yet stylish homes for middle-class families moving out to the growing East Honolulu suburbs.
People take great pride in having an Ossipoff home and any hint of Ossipoff's hand in a home is a selling point for Realtors. It’s been said that an Ossipoff home on the market has brought up to 15 percent more than a similar home.

The only Ossipoff home currently on the market is a 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home built in 1995 and remodeled in 2009 on the slopes of Diamond Head listed at $5,200,000. To view this home or for more information on other Ossipoff designs contact Mandy Berner, RA 808-286-5845, mandyb@cbpacific.com.

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