King Liberty Center

 
 

King Liberty Center is Open for Events

A 1953 Modernist bank building is now Chinatown’s new gathering place where culture and commerce meet!

WHAT: King Liberty Center event rental space

WHERE: Chinatown, 99 N. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

WHEN: Monday - Friday 5pm and onwards, Weekends anytime

HOW: Inquiries and event bookings can be done through our website under the tab “Rent US” or you can

PARKING: Marin Tower Garage (municipal/off-street) and Kekaulike Courtyard (off-street)

Email: lei.naomi@dsarch.net

Call: (808) 591 5558

King Liberty Center (KLC), a storied site at the heart of Honolulu’s historic Chinatown, is a mid-century-era gem designed by Hawai‘i’s renowned modern architect Vladimir Ossipoff (1907–1998). Located at the corner of N. King and Maunakea Streets, adjacent to Honolulu’s finest restaurants and its one-of-a-kind flower lei sellers’ corridor. The Chinatown District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This quiet yet elegant building, which timelessly blends modernity and tradition, is an urban landmark. Most notable is the monumental yet finely scaled street-side entry that is flanked by dual stainless-steel columns on a cast concrete base emblazoned with the good fortune “Fu” symbol relief pattern. While the upper façade is dressed in a white cement plaster with radiused corners, textured concrete bricks made of local basalt aggregate clads the building’s base. Inside, the banking floor is covered by white terrazzo, appointed with hardwood millwork that is most clearly expressed by the curved central stairway up to the mezzanine.

Included:

  • Tables and chairs

  • Restroom use and maintenance

  • Main Event Space and service entrance

  • Event security is required

  • DJ, sound system, and lighting service is required

Extra Charge:

  • Bar back/catering prep area

  • Additional audio/visual equipment for hire

  • Rates vary according to event time/type and

  • services provided

 

SPACES AVAILABLE FOR RENT:

MAIN EVENT SPACE

Great for meetings, parties, presentations, conferences, or exhibitions:

  • 1,650 square foot main level event floor (not including bar back/service area)

  • 110-person capacity (non-fixed seating)

SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES

  • 20-foot-high ceilings

  • Abundant natural light

  • Terrazzo floor

  • Hardwood rails

  • Curved staircase

  • 35-foot-long service bar.

LOWER EVENT SPACE

Great for meetings, trainings, or workshops:

  • 1,070 square foot basement level floor (with kitchenette)

  • 60-person capacity (non-fixed seating)