SHLTR Spotlight: Restoration as Innovation – Building on the Legacy of Mid-Century Masters

Join acclaimed architect Leo Marmol, FAIA, of Marmol-Radziner, as he reveals why restoration isn’t just preservation—it’s a powerful strategy that can deliver more sustainable structures that build on the legacy of mid-century masters. Leo passionately walks us through a series of case studies, including the restoration of Hank Schubart’s Jackson House and Richard Neutra’s Kaufmann House.

Presenter:
Leo Marmol, FAIA | Marmol Radziner; Zahid Sardar, Editor-in-Chief | SHLTR

SHLTR Spotlight: Stone Works – The Language of Form

Discover how stone comes to life in contemporary architecture and landscape design with renowned stonemason Edwin Hamilton and master letter carver Christopher Stinehour. Their work—shaped as much by time and water as by the precision of the human hand—reveal how ancient stone traditions inform modern art and design through material honesty, restraint, poetry and craft.

Edwin Hamilton shares examples of his work from dry-stack stone walls to eroded field installations and meditative water features, and how he embraces imperfections and unique veining patterns. Christopher Stinehour mesmerizes us with his precision stone carvings and finely chiseled memorial inscriptions, and illustrates his techniques including V-cutting each letter, stroke modulation, and finishing techniques.

The presentation is followed by a conversation with Zahid Sardar, Editor-in-Chief of SHLTR, about how the historical roles of stone and letter carving in architecture influence how contemporary designers use stone and letter carving across architectural, landscape, and artistic applications.

Presenter:
Edwin Hamilton | Hamilton Stone; Chris Stinehour | Master Letter Carver: Zahid Sardar, Editor-in-Chief | SHLTR

SHLTR Spotlight: West Coast Modernism in Hawaii

Step inside the essence of modern Hawaiian design with architect Greg Warner, FAIA, of Walker Warner, and interior designer Nicole Hollis of NICOLEHOLLIS—as they reveal how restraint, climate and a deep connection to place shape truly timeless architecture and interiors.

The lively discussion examines how West Coast modernism has quietly shaped contemporary work in Hawaii not through grand gestures, but one house at a time. Greg and Nicole present residential projects, alongside a shared hospitality project in Kona that demonstrates how this approach extends beyond the private home.

The presentation is followed by an intriguing conversation with Zahid Sardar, Editor-in-Chief of SHLTR about how West Coast modernism has quietly shaped contemporary work in Hawaii.

Presenter:
Greg Warner | Walker Warner; Designer Nicole Hollis l | NicoleHollis: Zahid Sardar, Editor-in-Chief | SHLTR