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
Wayfinder Waikiki by The Vanguard Theory
exemplifies award-winning design despite a limited budget, schedule or other extraordinary challenges or constraints
Pacific 19 by The Vanguard Theory
chosen for a project’s positive impact on the community
Girl Scouts of Hawai’i STEM Center for Excellence
by G70
housing where multiple, separate residential units are contained within one building or complex with shared common spaces
Straub Medical Center – Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Clinic by Stantec
the design & fabrication of a locally-made custom interiors element
Muliwai by WCIT Architecture
facilities that provide a service, entertainment or hospitality venue for the purpose of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation
Wayfinder Waikiki by The Vanguard Theory
customer spaces for selling products and goods
Local Motion Outrigger Reef Waikiki by Wander x Wonder
chosen by the general public
Straub Medical Center – Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Clinic by Stantec
honors a person, company or organization whose contributions have advanced the interior design profession in Hawaii, exemplifies advocacy, mentorship, design innovation, and sustainable leadership
Sheryl B. Seaman, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, Vice Chairman at G70
recognizes an active IIDA Professional, Associate, or industry member within the IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter who exemplifies outstanding volunteer service through commitment, passion, professionalism, advocacy, mentorship, and leadership
Monique Palisbo, Assoc. IIDA, WELL AP, LEED Green Associate, Interior Designer at Next Design, LLC
HONORABLE MENTIONS
THE DINE CATEGORY
facilities that provide a food and/or beverage service or venue for the public
Senia by WRNS Studio
THE LIVE CATEGORY
housing where multiple, separate residential units are contained within one building or complex with shared common spaces
Ritz-Carlton Penthouse Residences, Waikiki Beach by Guerin Glass Architects
THE PLAY CATEGORY
facilities that provide a service, entertainment or hospitality venue for the purpose of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation
Hotel Wailea Suites by Philpotts Interiors
MEET THE JURY PANEL
ASSOCIATE IIDA
designer & sustainability strategist for gensler
ASSOCIATE IIDA
co-founder of studio o&a
IIDA, LEED AP BD+C
principal & director of interiors for skylab architechture
MEET THE MODERATOR & EMCEE
HON. FIIDA, LEED AP
vice president & ceo at international interior design association
founder & principal at nakata advisory, llc