Island Living, Redefined
Ālia sets a new standard for luxury real estate in Hawai‘i.
Finding a luxurious condominium development in Hawai‘i is not a challenge, but one that allows you to be a part of a welcoming, connected and sustainable community on the islands is entirely different.
Ālia at 888 Ala Moana, which is expected to be completed in early 2026, is just such a community.
The project takes its name from the Hawaiian word for salt bed, and the area where it will be built was once a major source of the mineral. The culture of the islands is tied to salt, which has been used for centuries as a flavoring for food, an element of healing ceremonies and a key cultural commodity.
Ālia is being developed by Kobayashi Group, a third-generation, Hawai‘i-based company that dates back to the 1950s. From humble beginnings, it was launched by Albert Kobayashi and the company has expanded over the years to become one of Hawai‘i’s most established developers and real estate investors. However, as a family-owned business, it stays true to its roots and has a unique way of insisting on the quality of its projects, such as their most recent developments: Park Lane, ONE Ala Moana and Hokua. Most of the company’s executives live in its properties, and this gives them firsthand knowledge of how to design and maintain buildings where people can make the most of their lives. All this experience and knowledge will be brought together at Ālia.
WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY
The architect behind the project is Adam Woltag, partner at WRNS Studio, an award-winning architectural firm that designed Microsoft’s Silicon Valley Campus and is well known for its elegant approach to sustainable design. As Woltag explains, Ālia is inspired by the idea of being a building that works with the community—on multiple levels.
One is the developer’s commitment to sustainability, and the project has been designed to be the most sustainable new residential tower developed in Hawai‘i. The entire building will be shifted 65 degrees from true north, which allows it to receive the cooling trade winds while making for incredible views from all residences. The building’s facade also features a characteristic, undulating weave pattern, which serves a pivotal role in reducing energy consumption, providing each residence with enhanced shading and passive ventilation. This means that residents will need to rely far less on air conditioning.
It will also make the most of its resources. Ālia will be the first residential tower on the islands that recycles its gray water, thanks to a cutting-edge treatment system that reduces water use by 8 million gallons—the equivalent of 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools—annually. Meanwhile, photovoltaic panels on the building will harness the sunlight to generate power for the property.
Serving as a center for its residential community, the project will enable its residents to enjoy a luxurious environment to the fullest. It will feature an impressive great lawn, ideal for family gatherings throughout the year, along with secluded garden corners that are perfect for quiet reflection. Other amenities include a gymnasium with a half basketball court, salon and spa, sauna and cold plunge, movie theater, karaoke room, lounge and bowling alley. The concierge will be staffed by multilingual specialists who receive extensive hospitality training, ensuring that every need residents may have will be met.
This sense of community will also be strengthened by Ālia’s artworks—carefully selected by the renowned art curator Kelly Sueda—that will decorate public areas. The building’s collection will include pieces by local and international artists that will help to create an atmosphere of aesthetic discovery and enlightenment.
A NEW WAVE IN DEVELOPMENT
No better neighborhood than Ala Moana/Kaka‘ako could have been chosen for Ālia, and it will be a landmark within this diverse and vibrant area that is recognized for its art scene, wide range of restaurants and plentiful shopping opportunities.
The interior design of the development will be shaped by Michelle Jaime, president and creative director of The Vanguard Theory, a local interior design company whose work is firmly rooted in its understanding of what makes life on the islands unique. The interiors of units and common spaces alike will stand out for their warmth and comfort, making for spaces where residents will be able to enjoy time together and on their own.
Residences will be available in a variety of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, with and without lanais. Most floor plans include powder rooms, laundry rooms, pantries and dens. Units feature white oak and Italian porcelain flooring, lofty ceilings that bring in natural light and create an unrivaled feeling of spaciousness and expansive views of the ocean, Diamond Head and the mountains. Kitchens come equipped with a luxury lineup of Gaggenau appliances.
Ālia combines luxury with a true sense of community which will set it apart. Alana Kobayashi Pakkala, Kobayashi Group’s managing partner and executive vice president, explains that the condominium project is setting new standards for the company and for real estate in Hawai‘i. “I’ve lived in and raised my family in our developments, but I’ve never been more excited than I am for Ālia. We’re creating something that’s going to set a tone for future development.”
To learn more about Ālia, visit: www.alia888alamoana.com
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The Ālia sales gallery is located at Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Suite 3860, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
