Two twin beds with patterned headboards, green accent wall, checked pillows. A cactus-shaped lamp and books are on a shared bedside table.

The most fascinating Brutalist architecture in the world

ELLE Italia

Published on February 8, 2025

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Raw concrete becomes a boutique hotel with Wayfinder Waikiki, in the eponymous neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii's capital. The interiors of the 228 rooms celebrate the archipelago's multiculturalism, blending works by local artists with Polynesian-inspired tribal prints and Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Filipino, and European elements. The dominant colors are those of the earth, sky, and sea. Modern surfing was born on the legendary waves of nearby Waikiki Beach.

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