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The selection of a capstone topic is therefore deliberate. It requires engaging with issues that are not only architecturally relevant, but personally meaningful and socially significant. In this project, that focus returns to my hometown of Lāhainā, Maui—a place deeply rooted in history, culture, and community. In recent years, and especially following the events of 2023, the need to reconsider how design can support resilience, safety, and connection has become increasingly urgent. These conditions reveal that rebuilding is not solely about replacing what was lost, but about rethinking systems that shape everyday life. This capstone is grounded in that premise. It investigates how architecture can operate at the intersection of mobility, landscape, and community, exploring strategies that extend beyond individual buildings toward larger, connected systems. Through research, community engagement, and spatial analysis, the project examines how design can respond to both longstanding challenges and emerging needs within West Maui. The thesis that follows builds upon this foundation, establishing a framework centered on reconnection, restoration, and resilience as guiding principles. Ultimately, this work positions the capstone as more than an academic requirement. It becomes a point of departure—a reflection of accumulated knowledge and a statement of intent for future practice.

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Publication Date

5-15-2026

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Controlled Subject

Hawaii--Lahaina; Architecture; Landscape architecture

Disciplines

Architecture | Environmental Design | Urban, Community and Regional Planning

File Format

PDF

File Size

82100 KB

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IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

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