Koula

Welcome to Koula

1000 Auahi Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814


Koula means red sugarcane, the building was completed by September of 2022. It stands as a striking architectural landmark in Ward Village. Designed by the acclaimed Studio Gang, the building’s exterior columns, inspired by sugarcane leaves, add a bold, sculptural element that honors the cultural history of the area while looking towards its future.


Positioned between the Ward Entertainment Center and Victoria Ward Park, Kō‘ula enhances the walkable, community-centric atmosphere of Ward Village, seamlessly integrating into its vibrant urban environment.


Inside, Kō‘ula’s interiors reflect a refined yet natural aesthetic, with earthy organic colors and textures that exude modern sophistication. The building features large usable lanais, some 2-3 bedroom residences have two lanais.


This tower also has luxury resort style amenities such as ocean view gym, sauna room, treatment room,  large swimming pool, two hot tubs, event rooms, grand dining, multiple BBQ pavilions and guest suites.


Building Features

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  • 565 Total Residences: 498 Tower Residences and 67 Podium Residences
  • Studio, one, two, and three-bedroom tower residences
  • All tower units feature spacious and private lānai with most two-bedroom and all three-bedroom units featuring two lānai
  • Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows provide stunning views
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  • Light and dark design scheme options
  • German-engineered Miele suite of kitchen appliances
  • Grohe and Kohler plumbing fixtures in all kitchen and bathrooms
  • Engineered wood flooring and stone palettes developed by Yabu Pushelberg in collaboration with Studio Gang Architects
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Koula residential tower in Honolulu, with a curved white facade and landscaped grounds amid downtown high-rises.


Koula residential tower with curved white facade and blue-glass balconies, framed by palm trees.


Map marking Kō‘ula in Ward Village near Victoria Ward Park, Kewalo Harbor, and Ala Moana Beach Park.


Unfurnished condo kitchen and living area with wood finishes and corner windows overlooking the city.


Unfurnished condo living area with pale wood floors, sliding glass doors, and an ocean and city view.


Modern Koula kitchen with pale wood cabinetry, stone counters, and a large island sink.


Empty room with pale wood floors and a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking a harbor and ocean.


Bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, bathtub, wood vanity, and geometric tile backsplash.



Recreational Amenities

  • Adjacent to the 1.5-acre Victoria Ward Park • Over an acre of outdoor amenity space
  • Landscape design by Coen Partners featuring native plants
  • 25-yard inset lap pool
  • Two oversized spas
  • Relaxing poolside cabanas
  • Expansive great room and lānai by Yabu Pushelberg
  • Fitness center with treatment room
  • Immersive spa-like locker rooms by Yabu  Pushelberg with dry sauna and steam room, showers
  • Outdoor dining pavilion for large dinners and private gatherings
  • Chef’s and catering kitchens adjacent to the grand dining room for large gatherings
  • Private dining room with pre-function space for intimate events
  • BBQ pavilions for casual outdoor dining
  • Great lawn adjacent to outdoor dining with BBQs
  • Sunset Bar overlooking Victoria Ward Park
  • Children’s play area featuring bathrooms, event space, and play equipment
  • Dog park


Building Amenities

  • Dramatic first-floor drop-off
  • Dedicated residential speed ramp to private and exclusive second-floor lobby
  • On-site resident manager
  • Targeting LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification
  • 24-hour on-site security and neighborhood courtesy patrols
  • Four luxury-appointed guest suites
  • Guest parking
  • Centralized air conditioning system
  • Gated parking with an access control system
  • Secure access elevators
  • Artwork curated by JR Art
  • Dramatic indoor/outdoor lobby overlooking Victoria Ward Park
  • Parcel room featuring cutting-edge smart parcel locker system notifies residents of deliveries
  • Sunset Bar overlooking Victoria Ward Park
  • Children’s play area


Contemporary residential lobby with tall windows, lounge seating, and sculptural live-edge wooden benches.


Koula lobby lounge with curved pale armchairs and slatted timber dividers.
Koula lounge with a gray sofa, patterned armchairs, and dining area.


Furnished resident lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, communal dining tables, and a modern kitchen.


Residential fitness center with treadmills and weight equipment beside floor-to-ceiling windows.


Residential pool deck with a turquoise pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas beneath downtown towers.

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