In the Hawaiian language, hoohuli refers to the idea of change. This is, at heart, what excellent interior design achieves – the transformation of interior environments, and in turn, the transformation of the users who experience and are inspired by them. Interior design goes beyond the physical and often affects the unseen – functionality, health and well-being. Native to Hawaii and characterized by its vibrant colors, the King Kamehameha butterfly and its movement are symbolic of this conversion by way of design.
The Hoohuli Awards celebrate this transformation by honoring outstanding and original commercial interior design in Hawaii. Local designers are provided an opportunity to highlight their projects to a larger audience. Winning a Hoohuli Award is a mark of exceptional commercial design, vetted by seasoned and trusted leaders in the national interior design community. In this inception year, the awards’ mission is to promote the value of Hawaii designers and perpetuate the interior design profession for years to come.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS!
exemplifies the best overall design of all entries
Renew Conscious Hospitality by The Vanguard Theory
exemplifies award-winning design despite a limited budget, schedule or other extraordinary challenges or constraints
Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Outdoor Playroom Renovation by Lionakis
chosen for a project’s positive impact on the community
Keauhou Lane by MCYIA Interior Architecture and Design
housing where multiple, separate residential units are contained within one building or complex with shared common spaces
Park Lane Ala Moana by Philpotts Interiors
the design & fabrication of a locally-made custom interiors element
A-Frames by Strawn + Sierralta
facilities that provide a service, entertainment or hospitality venue for the purpose of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation
Waikiki Club Lounge by Wander X Wonder
a corporate office space for the operation of public or private business
King’s Hawaiian Corporate Offices by Philpotts Interiors
a government, public or religious institution that serves the public
Ho‘okupu Center by G70
facilities dedicated to health and wellness
Straub Medical Center – Kapolei Clinic & Urgent Care by AHL
facilities with a focus on study, learning or research
Kamehameha Schools Kekuʻiapoiwa
Learning Center Renovation by AHL
facilities that provide a food and/or beverage
service or venue for the public
Maui Brewing Company Kihei by WCIT Architecture
a project that tells a strong and meaningful story through design
Hale Mahana Apartments by WCIT Architecture
chosen by the general public
ANA Lounge at HNL by KYA Inc.
honors a junior design leader who has advanced the interior design profession through hard work and a passion for design
Lakiesha Stanley, Interior Designer at G70
honors a person, company or organization whose contributions have advanced the interior design profession in Hawaii, exemplifies advocacy, mentorship, design innovation, and sustainable leadership
Karen Muraoka, Owner of Karen Muraoka Interior Design LLC
recognizes a design student who exhibits a strong work
ethic, team leadership, and is an advocate for IIDA
Jacqueline Harbin, Chaminade University of Honolulu
MEET THE JURY PANEL & MODERATOR
NCIDQ, FIIDA
White Baux Studio, LLC
FAIA, NOMA, IIDA
Interactive Design Architects (IDEA)
IIDA, LEED AP BD+C
Skylab ARchitecture
HON. FIIDA, LEED AP
International Interior Design Association
Moderator