Boettcher Estate, Historic residence in Hawaii, US.

Boettcher Estate is a residential house in Hawaii designed by Vladimir Ossipoff that merges modern design with its surroundings. The structure features open floor plans, broad verandas, and natural ventilation systems adapted to tropical weather.

The property was built in the 20th century and later listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its architectural importance. The buildings show how architecture and residential design evolved in Hawaii during the post-war period.

The name Kalama, meaning "The Torch" in Hawaiian, comes from the 1925 housing tract developed by Harold K.L. Castle and named after Queen Kalama, wife of King Kamehameha III, who had owned land in the Kailua area. The estate itself carries the name of the Boettcher family, whose widow Mae Bleakie Boettcher, a trustee of the Denver-based Boettcher Foundation, sold it to the City and County of Honolulu; she died in 2001.

Kalama Beach Park is a public municipal park, open to visitors without booking or contacting heritage organizations. The 4-acre grounds sit beachfront in Kailua, on Oahu's windward side, and the restored Ossipoff house stands within the park; check City and County of Honolulu park information for current hours before going.

The name Kalama, meaning "The Torch" in Hawaiian, comes from the surrounding 1925 tract that Harold K.L. Castle named after Queen Kalama, wife of King Kamehameha III, who had owned land in Kailua. The estate itself passed to the city when Mae Bleakie Boettcher, widow of the original owner and trustee of the Denver-based Boettcher Foundation, sold it; she died in 2001.