Following a destructive 6.7-magnitude earthquake in 2006, the historic Kalahikiola Congregational Church suffered extensive damage to its unreinforced stone structure, which led to the near complete collapse of the makai end wall. Through MASON’s extensive work on this project, one of Kohala’s oldest structures was saved for future generations, and now stands to share the story of the Congregational Church and of the prominent Bond family that plays a pivotal role in the local community.

Utilizing both current structural technology as well as historic materials and construction methods, we supported the roof structure and saved the floor while the stone walls were removed. New footings and masonry walls were constructed to bear the weight of the roof and meet current seismic codes. The building’s historic windows and doors, woodwork and hardware were carefully preserved and installed in the newly constructed exterior walls.