IIDA HPC would like to extend a big Mahalo to our sponsors for all your support in 2021. Without you, we would not be the established chapter we are today. Year 2 of navigating through COVID, the chapter was able to continue to provide resources and CEUs to all our members virtually and we were able to have our Biennial Ho’ohuli Awards virtually. We are grateful for the tremendous support from all of you! We hope to be able to see you all (in person) soon and we continue to work hard to bring more to our members and community!
Year: 2021
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IIDA HPC Fall 2021 Talk Story Panel Discussion- Recording Available!
Thank you to everyone who has joined us this past Tuesday for a talk story event panel discussion featuring three of our industry’s strong leaders. Alana Yasui, Michelle Jaime, and Lisa-Maria Priester gave us really great insight into the the current and future outlook of the design industry locally and collectively. Thank you again to IIDA HPC’s VP of Advocacy, Kellye Greco, for organizing and hosting this event for the chapter!
Missed the talk story event, or want to revisit topics discussed?
You can now view the zoom recording of the event!
Please see below for the log-in information:
Talk Story Recording Link:
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2021 HOʻOHULI AWARDS
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!
THE HOʻOHULI AWARD
exemplifies the best overall design of all entries
The Birdcage Bar at Hotel Wailea by Philpotts Interiors
THE AGAINST ALL ODDS AWARD
exemplifies award-winning design despite a limited budget, schedule or other extraordinary challenges or constraints
Aloha Beer Downtown by Inform Design
THE IMPACT AWARD
chosen for a project’s positive impact on the community
University of Hawaii West Oahu Academy for Creative Media by Next Design LLC
THE LIVE AWARD
housing where multiple, separate residential units are contained within one building or complex with shared common spaces
Nohona Hale by WCIT Architecture
THE MAKER AWARD
the design & fabrication of a locally-made custom interiors element
Eleven Loulu by The Vanguard Theory
THE PLAY AWARD
facilities that provide a service, entertainment or hospitality venue for the purpose of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation
Ala Moana Hotel by InForm Design
THE WORK AWARD
a corporate office space for the operation of public or private business
LeaLea Lounge Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center by Wander Wonder
THE SHOP AWARD
customer spaces for selling products and goods
Hana Koa Brewing by InForm Design
THE LEARN AWARD
facilities with a focus on study, learning or research
ʻIolani School K1 Community by G70
THE DINE AWARD
facilities that provide a food and/or beverage
service or venue for the public
The Birdcage Bar at Hotel Wailea by Philpotts Interiors
THE IKE POʻOKELA AWARD
specific to the 2021 Hoʻohuli Awards and is given to one project in any category chosen by the Jury for outstanding recognition, and this year is the first time it has been awarded
Eleven by The Vanguard TheoryTHE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
chosen by the general public
Aloha Beer Downtown by InForm Design
THE EMERGING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
honors a junior design leader who has advanced the interior design profession through hard work and a passion for design
Nicolle Soriano, Interior Designer at WCIT ArchitectureMEET THE JURY PANEL & MODERATOR
MIKE JOHNSON II,
IIDA, AIA, LEED AP
Perkins&Will Washington, DC
ANGIE LEE,
FIIDA, AIA
FXCollaborative
MAVIS WIGGINS,
FIIDA
TPG Architecture
CHERYL S. DURST,
HON. FIIDA, LEED AP
International Interior Design AssociationModerator
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Your IIDA HPC Board of Directors 2021-2022
Hello Everyone! Taking a moment to reintroduce our IIDA HPC 2021-2022 maintenance Board of Directors! We have had some minor updates to our board and would also like to welcome back Keri Powlison as our chapter admin. The board continues to meet monthly and in the process of planning for engaging events to stay connected with everyone. As we continue to navigate the world of COVID, we are trying our best to stay connected with everyone while bringing valuable resources to our members. Hope all is well and that everyone is taking care! We look forward to continue serving our design community!
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2019 Student Scholastic Awardee
As we prepare for our next awards, IIDA HPC would like to recognize, Jacqueline Harbin, our Inaugural Ho’ohuli 2019 Student Scholastic Awardee! The student scholastic award recognizes a design student who exhibits a strong work ethic, team leadership and is an advocate for IIDA. Jacqueline has graduated from Chaminade University of Honolulu in December 2020 as the outstanding graduate of the E+ID (Environmental and Interior Design) program.
Currently, Jacqueline and one of her fellow classmates, Aurelia Vining, have teamed up to launch their own design firm, Red Designed Interiors. Both Jacqueline and Aurelia were prior service Army (Blackhawk/RC-12 pilot and Aurelia a logistician). Both their spouses are still in the Army and will be moving back to the mainland (Fayetteville, NC- Ft Bragg and Aurelia in San Antonio, TX). The two have worked on both studio/ extracurricular projects together and decided to continue the partnership with the launching of their new firm and intend to continue to flourish and accept projects in both areas they will be residing in. During Jacqueline’s free time, she enjoys trail runs with her mini Aussie, Rio. Jacqueline had just completed her first ultramarathon and is currently in training for the Cloudland Canyon 50 mile race in December! Best of luck and we can’t wait to see what is in store for you and your design endeavor!
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Congratulations, Karen Muraoka! IIDA College of Fellows Inductee
IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter would like to acknowledge and congratulate our CO-VP of Sponsorship, Karen Muraoka, for being one of the newest inductees to the IIDA College of Fellows in 2021. Induction into the College of Fellows is the highest and most prestigious honor IIDA bestows. Cheers to Karen and all inductees for their continued success, for your outstanding professional achievements and leadership in the interior design community. Thank you for your dedication, contributions and impact you have made for our community!
Karen Muraoka, FIIDA, principal and senior interior designer at Karen Muraoka Interior Design, LLC, was inducted into the IIDA College of Fellows in 2021—the highest honor the International Interior Design Association awards for exceptional contributions to the profession. As CO-VP of Sponsorship for the IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter, her leadership and achievements inspire our community.
A Distinguished Career in Healthcare Design
Karen launched her design career in 1982 at Architects Hawaii Ltd. in Honolulu, building expertise over decades before founding Karen Muraoka Interior Design, LLC, in 2011, with a specialization in healthcare environments. She collaborates closely with Hawaii Pacific Health on projects like primary care clinics integrated into community settings, such as the upscale Straub Hospital Primary Care in Ward Village—a 5,000-square-foot space featuring resilient flooring for cleanability, infection control, and longevity.
Her international experience includes work on a 400-bed acute care project at Kameda Medical Center in Japan, a family-centered facility on a 50-acre campus with supportive amenities like dining areas, staff housing, and 24/7 visitor access to enhance patient morale.
Now based in Hawaii, Karen remains active as a frequent juror at NeoCon and healthcare design conferences, sharing her insights with the industry.
Awards and Professional Recognition
Karen’s impact is evident in accolades like the 2019 Legacy Award from the IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter, which recognized her leadership and opened pathways for mentoring emerging designers[3][6]. She is also listed among the founders and historic figures of the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID), underscoring her foundational role in the field.
The IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter congratulates Karen on her College of Fellows induction, celebrating her outstanding professional achievements, dedication, and lasting contributions to interior design and our community
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2021 IIDA HPC Member Survey
Aloha!We are all still feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and would like to engage our members to participate in a series of surveys (4 total) to determine how deeply it has affected our local architecture and interior design community. Each survey will be issued weekly with the last survey around May 28th. Please see below for links to the respective surveys that have been previously sent.The intent of these surveys is to also gauge member satisfaction and be attentive of your needs, issues and concerns during this time so that we may curate upcoming member events and continuing education sessions. Our goal is to retain our current membership while increasing new membership by adding beneficial and relevant resources and opportunities for you, your fellows and our local community.
The identities of persons taking part in this survey will be kept anonymous. IIDA, IIDA HPC, and persons receiving and analyzing this survey will not have access to any identifying information for those participating.
Our members are very important to us and we would love to hear from you. Our hope in the end is that the information gathered will provide valuable resources for our local architecture and interior design community.
All the best,
IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter
Survey #1- Let’s Learn More About You!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YZL2DVY
Survey #2- COVID-19 Impacts
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7ZLWKJF
Survey #3- Membership
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Congratulations, Joan Riggs!- 2021 IDEC Community Service Award Recipient
IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter would like to acknowledge and congratulate Joan Riggs on receiving the 2021 Community Service Award from IDEC, the Interior Design Educators Council.
The IDEC awards committee had reflected praise on the impact of Joan’s service to the design community at large mentioning that “this applicant has an outstanding number of community services where interior design played a very important role”. Over the last 12 years as Chaminade University’s Environmental + Interior Design program director, Joan has challenged students to incorporate interior design skills in projects that benefited the community. Community service projects ranged from women and youth correctional (rehabilitative) facilities, nursing homes and assisted living for the elderly, safe houses for victims of human trafficking to healthcare facilities just to name a few. Joan mentions that “ when integrated with service-learning and community service, students exponentially gain awareness and compassion.” For the students, Joan believes that “ in partnerships, they deepen their ability to adapt- their thinking, their perspective and their understanding- with respect to how diversity is a strength and problem-solving is a gift to be shared.” This type of community integrated design education really gives students an awareness and first hand experience as to how design work can positively impact lives and serve the public. For Joan, “as an educator, what greater award than to see students emerge as skilled, compassionate and successful designers.” It truly is a blessing for the design community to have a mentor like Joan who is a part of this process and having the recognition from IDEC for her many years of service to the University is, as Joan says, “ icing on a marvelous multi-layered cake”.
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Mahalo to our 2020-2021 Sponsors
Mahalo to our 2020-2021 | 2021- 2022 Sponsors for your continued support for our local chapter.
Be sure to follow and see our IG campaign posts for our sponsors to learn more as well as stay up to date with the most current information.
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Your IIDA HPC Board of Directors 2020-2021
Meet your IIDA HPC 2020-2021 Board of Directors! We have been strategically planning out and preparing ourselves to adapt to these ever-changing times. The board of directors are meeting virtually every month and are currently in the process of planning for engaging events to stay connected with our design community as well as bringing new resources for all our members. Please see previous post for a letter from our president, Jenny Manansala. We are excited for all that is to come and look forward to growing with all of you!
