December 2012 – makani`olu

Happy Holidays!

Without the usual family activities to satisfy my Christmas urges — decorating the tree, singing carols, sneaking around with rolls of tape and ribbons — the focus naturally turned to food. But not being a large-hunk-o’-meat person, I wasn’t exactly jumping at the chance to perfect my oven-roasting skills. So in honor of the Jewish… Continue reading Happy Holidays!

Taller de Arquitectura: The Studio

[All images care of Ricardo Bofill, via Arch Daily and Twisted Sifter] These photos have been open in my browser for over a week now, lurking alongside my active tabs, on standby for a short notice pick-me-up. I’ll take a peek here and there — drooling over the vast vaulted ceilings and clean color palette,… Continue reading Taller de Arquitectura: The Studio

It’s “mah-kah-nee-oh-loo” [that’s a good breeze for sailing, in Hawaiian] and I’m Allison Makani`olu Rowe. Insatiably curious and perpetually amazed, I’m always on the hunt for the next adventure. My belly is full of delicious treats, my camera is overflowing with photos, and I haven’t stopped smiling yet.

I’m currently living in London, New York, or Tokyo as part of an awesome dual-degree masters program [Global Innovation Design, through the Royal College of Art and Imperial College in London]. No doubt there will be plenty of stories to share!