By George Cassarno Honolulu businessman and a supporter of fine music Honolulu is in need of an architectural landmark on the order of the Sydney Opera or the Bilbao Guggenheim in Spain to attract the world's attention. While the Neighbor Islands can compete with sand and surf destinations, Honolulu must compete as a city, although one blessed with a fabulous beach and weather. The landmark will be our wake up call. Located in the Kakaako Makai Development Area, it will dominate the shoreline as do the above two examples. Surrounding the theater will be Nautilus Center, a non-commercial pedestrian park with ample underground parking, with architecture in harmony with the theater from the future cruise ship terminals to the projected aquarium.
Outstanding architecture is a proven attraction.
But it takes content along with form. Honolulu's list of of attractions that one only visits once is quite long. Our Nautilus Theater is intended for content. Consisting of several differently-sized auditoriums, it will be able to present big shows, Hawaiian extravaganzas, opera and concerts. Taking inspiration from flexible stages and auditoriums in the United States and Europe, there will be continuous, different entertainment in the Nautilus Theater.