Liljestrand House

Liljestrand House Liljestrand Foundation was created in 2007 to preserve and steward Liljestrand House on Mount Tantalus, overlooking Honolulu.

The Foundation builds global awareness of its architectural significance through guided tours, public programs and publications.

The Power of Place: Where land, culture, memory and story shape design. Join us on July 8 at Liljestrand House for our n...
06/17/2026

The Power of Place: Where land, culture, memory and story shape design. Join us on July 8 at Liljestrand House for our next Local Legends program featuring Marion Philpotts-Miller, ASID!

Marion Philpotts-Miller, ASID, is a partner and principal designer Philpotts Interiors in Honolulu, HI. A second-generation design leader, she has spent nearly three decades shaping some of Hawaii’s most celebrated residential, hospitality, and commercial environments. Drawing upon a lifelong appreciation for Hawaiian culture, craftsmanship, and refined ‘Island’ living, Marion creates interiors that are timeless, sophisticated, and deeply connected to a sense of place. Her award-winning work has earned recognition from ASID and Interior Design Magazine, while her leadership continues to advance one of Hawaiʻi’s most respected design firms. Known for her collaborative spirit, artistic vision, and commitment to authentic design, Marion remains a leading voice in luxury interior design throughout the Pacific.

Ticket link in the bio.

Tickets still available for the screening of Schindler Space Architect at HoMA’s Doris Duke Theatre on Friday, June 12 a...
06/03/2026

Tickets still available for the screening of Schindler Space Architect at HoMA’s Doris Duke Theatre on Friday, June 12 at 7pm. Followed by a Q&A with director Valentina Ganeva and architect Axel Schmitzberger. Tickets are $20.

Narrated by Meryl Streep and Udo Kier; featuring architects Frank Gehry, Thom Mayne, Steven Holl, Ray Kappe, Wolf Prix. An investigation into Schindler’s philosophy of Space Architecture and reexamination of his complicated relationship with mentor Frank Lloyd Wright and his former friend turned rival, Richard Neutra.

Presented in partnership with and with sponsorship support from Special mahalo to .vision and

Betty Liljestrand on the kitchen terrace, 1984. Cutting up avocado (a favorite treat) for her little dog, Puka, Mele the...
05/20/2026

Betty Liljestrand on the kitchen terrace, 1984. Cutting up avocado (a favorite treat) for her little dog, Puka, Mele the Doberman, and Snowy the cat. The original Ossipoff designed table, and the set of milk stools were still here in those days. Ossipoff designed a number of outdoor furniture pieces for the house using scrap lumber from the house construction.

Liljestrand Foundation, in partnership with and , and with sponsorship support from , presents a two-evening program ...
05/06/2026

Liljestrand Foundation, in partnership with and , and with sponsorship support from , presents a two-evening program exploring architecture through film and conversation. On Friday, June 12 (7:00–9:00pm) at HoMA’s Doris Duke Theatre, Schindler Space Architect screens with a Q&A featuring director Valentina Ganeva, moderated by architect Axel Schmitzberger (film-only ticket).

On Saturday, June 13 (5:30–8:00pm) at Liljestrand House, Space Architects: Shaping Place, Light, & Nature brings Ganeva together with architects Axel Schmitzberger and Graham Hart for a deeper discussion connecting the work of R.M. Schindler, Alfred Preis, and Vladimir Ossipoff. The evening includes sunset at the house with Austrian wine, beer, and charcuterie; this ticket also includes admission to the June 12 film.

Tickets to the film screening on June 12 may be purchased separately from the Liljestrand House event on 6/13 which includes both evenings. See links in bio.

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for Listening to the Land—an evening that reminded us how deeply design can be rooted i...
04/07/2026

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for Listening to the Land—an evening that reminded us how deeply design can be rooted in place, care, and collaboration.

We’re incredibly grateful to Greg Warner and for taking the time to present such a thoughtful and inspiring conversation at Liljestrand House. Their work—and the values behind it—beautifully reflect a shared commitment to stewardship, craft, and a deep respect for Hawaiʻi’s land and culture.

To all who attended, your presence helped make the evening feel both meaningful and alive. We’re honored to continue creating space for conversations like this at the Liljestrand House. A special thank you to the volunteers who made the program possible; to for their donation of Kewalo’s Cream Ale; and to Craig Williston .hawaii for the beautiful event photography.

View from below. The classic views of the house are so striking it’s easy to forget there are other view points! ...
04/02/2026

View from below. The classic views of the house are so striking it’s easy to forget there are other view points!

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3300 Tantalus Drive
Honolulu, HI
96822

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