Located on the most anticipated front row site on O’ahu’s South Shore, ‘Ilima and Melia Ward Village are the latest and most anticipated residential towers at Ward Village, the esteemed 60-acre master planned community located in the heart of Honolulu, just blocks from the Pacific Ocean. Howard Hughes has brought together the best in architecture, interiors and landscape to deliver ‘Ilima and Melia Ward Village in the community’s premier location overlooking the ocean.
Designed by the illustrious Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), ‘Ilima and Melia Ward Village mark the prestigious architecture firm’s first projects in Hawai‘i. Known for designing some of the world’s most luxurious and influential apartment houses of this century, including the famed 15 Central Park West and 220 Central Park South in Manhattan, RAMSA was selected to design these highly anticipated trophy towers, introducing its signature classical design style and locally influenced architectural language to the Honolulu market.
Occupying a full city block of Ward Village, ‘Ilima and Melia Ward Village are standout properties in Honolulu’s luxury living market, offering a premier residential experience in this coveted front-row setting. The much-anticipated towers are ideally situated on the last front-row site on the South Shore of O’ahu and exquisitely designed to provide unrivaled views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean. With its prized location, pedigreed design and unmatched lifestyle, ‘Ilima and Melia Ward Village set a new standard for luxury living in Honolulu.
‘Ilima and Melia Ward Village will be connected with a native botanical garden pathway stretching from the iconic IBM Building to the expansive Ka Lei Park, capitalizing on the project’s unobstructed ocean and Diamond Head views in its prime location within one of most vibrant communities in Honolulu. The landscape design of the two new towers will be produced by VITA Planning & Landscape Architecture, a world-renowned landscape design studio whose extensive portfolio of projects includes work throughout Ward Village. The interiors of ‘Ilima and Melia Ward Village are being designed by acclaimed design studio Champalimaud Design.
Bringing RAMSA’s nearly half a century of expertise to Hawai‘i for the first time, ‘Ilima and Melia Ward Village are notable additions to the celebrated firm’s vast domestic and international portfolio. While delivering the classical architectural style for which the firm is known, RAMSA drew inspiration from Honolulu's grand estate homes and clubs and the rich local architectural heritage, especially the work of Bertram Goodhue, to inform the design of ‘Ilima and Melia Ward Village.
With tiered masonry facades, unique ornamentation and masterful detailing such as balconies, arcades and covered walkways that are both timeless and distinctive, these new signature towers provide an authentic and modern interpretation of traditional design blended with island style to honor O’ahu’s natural beauty.
Rising 33 stories and comprising 148 exquisite residences, ‘Ilima will include Discovery Land Company’s signature concierge services and three levels of curated amenities providing a private owners club experience exclusive to the building. ‘Ilima’s sister property, Melia, is a 35-story tower featuring a collection of 221 residences and an expansive suite of lifestyle amenities located adjacent to the beautiful Ka Lei Park.
Both towers seamlessly integrate into the natural world with refined aesthetics that complement the surrounding lush landscape and reinforce the deep connection to the land.
Team:
Architects: Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Photographer: Howard Hughes
