Year: 2023

  • 2023 HOʻOHULI AWARDS

    2023 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
    Wayfinder Waikiki by The Vanguard Theory
    THE AGAINST ALL ODDS AWARD
    exemplifies award-winning design despite a limited budget, schedule or other extraordinary challenges or constraints
    Pacific 19 by The Vanguard Theory
    THE IMPACT AWARD
    chosen for a project’s positive impact on the community
    Girl Scouts of Hawai’i STEM Center for Excellence
    by G70
    THE LIVE AWARD
    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 MAKER AWARD
    the design & fabrication of a locally-made custom interiors element
    Muliwai by WCIT Architecture
    THE PLAY AWARD
    facilities that provide a service, entertainment or hospitality venue for the purpose of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation
    Wayfinder Waikiki by The Vanguard Theory
    THE SHOP AWARD
    customer spaces for selling products and goods
    Local Motion Outrigger Reef Waikiki by Wander x Wonder
    THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
    chosen by the general public
    Straub Medical Center – Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Clinic by Stantec
    THE LEGACY AWARD
    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
    THE MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD
    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

    PETER HARRISON,
    ASSOCIATE IIDA
    designer & sustainability strategist for gensler
    VERDA ALEXANDER,
    ASSOCIATE IIDA
    co-founder of studio o&a
    NITA POSADA,
    IIDA, LEED AP BD+C
    principal & director of interiors for skylab architechture

    MEET THE MODERATOR & EMCEE

    CHERYL S. DURST,
    HON. FIIDA, LEED AP
    vice president & ceo at international interior design association
    UNYONG NAKATA
    founder & principal at nakata advisory, llc
  • 2023 Membership Appreciation and Drive

    2023 Membership Appreciation and Drive

    On September 14, 2023, members, students, and industry partners joined us at The Modern Honolulu – Passageway for our annual IIDA Wants You event. Guests enjoyed an evening filled with delicious food, live music, fantastic door prizes, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with fellow design professionals.

    The night also marked the introduction of our 2023–2024 Board of Directors, a chance to learn more about member benefits, and a sneak peek at a special event planned for 2024. The energy and excitement were contagious, as our community came together to celebrate the strength of design in Hawai‘i.

    Mahalo to everyone who attended and made this celebration such a success. We can’t wait to continue building connections and creating memorable experiences with you in the year ahead!

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  • Paradise Design Expo: Unveiling a Fresh Wave in Commercial Interiors

    Paradise Design Expo: Unveiling a Fresh Wave in Commercial Interiors

    A heartfelt mahalo to everyone who joined us, and a special thank you to our event sponsor, Rodenbeck Associates.

  • Board Retreat 23-24

    Board Retreat 23-24

    IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter’s Annual Summer Retreat & Onboarding: A Day of Productivity, Empowerment and Camaraderie!

    The 2023-24 board members came together for an inspiring day of strategic planning and building connections. Following a day of growth and inspiration, we capped it off with a delightful dinner. Get ready for an amazing year ahead!

  • Design Crawl 2023

    Design Crawl 2023

    Design Crawl 2023
    Saturday, June 24, 2023
    1:30pm – 5:30pm
    Tour Aloha Beer Co, Hana Koa Brewing Co, Pint+Jigger

    – Join us for a tour of some of the hottest designs in food & beverages.

    – Cost includes transportation, beverages and pupu at each venue.

    – Max 25 attendees on the air-conditioned Phantom Party Bus.

    – Pick-up, drop-off, parking at Daltile.

  • Sponsor & Committee Appreciation Dinner

    Sponsor & Committee Appreciation Dinner

    Sponsor & Committee Appreciation Dinner
    Café Julia
    June 5, 2023

  • Jenny Manansala: leader in interior design and advocacy

    Jenny Manansala: leader in interior design and advocacy

    Sharing Stantec’s new blog featuring Jenny and 2 other interior designers from Chicago and Philly as Presidents of IIDA chapters.

    Madam Presidents: 3 leaders in interior design and advocacy

  • Lei Po’o Workshop Student + Professional Mixer

    Lei Po’o Workshop Student + Professional Mixer

    IIDA HPC hosted a Lei Po’o Workshop Student + Professional Mixer on Saturday, April 1, 2023. This creative event taught our members the significance of making a lei po’o and learned how to create their own. A big Mahalo to our instructor, Kaululani, to our IIDA sponsors (3Form, Pacifica Sourcing and Systemcenter) who participated, and to all our student and professional members for attending!

  • Hello, 2023! A Letter From Our President, Jenny Manansala

    Hello, 2023! A Letter From Our President, Jenny Manansala

    A Letter From Our President, Jenny Manansala

     

     

    Aloha to our Chapter Members, Sponsors, Industry Partners and Volunteers!

    The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is made of creatives, leaders, and changemakers and together we connect, inspire, and empower. Most importantly, WE MAKE SPACE, to understand and uplift humanity.

    Our expansive design community, are changemakers and leaders in all sectors of society, and together WE MAKE SPACE – physical space, community space, social space, equitable space, as well as space to support and enhance our communities.

    Still a young chapter of 7 years, the Hawaii Pacific Chapter is among a network of 15,000+ members across 58 countries, and we continue to grow and evolve. We advocate for advancements in education, design excellence, legislation, leadership, accreditation, and community outreach to increase the value and understanding of Interior Design as a profession that enhances business value and positively impacts the health and well-being of people’s lives every day.

    This year, please join me along with my fellow changemakers and leaders in the industry, to create a collective space in which we all thrive. Follow us on Instagram @iidahawaiipacific. I also encourage you to join the IIDA community if you have not done so already – there are Membership opportunities for every career level including Students, Designers, Architects, Educators, Manufacturers and Representatives. Visit https://iida.org/membership for more information. We have several in-person events planned for 2023, including our Signature Event focused on design excellence within our local community – Ho’ohuli Awards – to be held on Saturday, October 21. We will continue to promote and honor equity, diversity and inclusion in the interior design industry as a representative of the IIDA Equity Council.

    You are all an integral part of our space. Without your support and contributions, we would not be in the space we are today, so I cannot thank you enough for your continued loyalty, generosity, and commitment to our organization.

    Together WE MAKE SPACE. Let’s continue to embrace change, connect, inspire and empower together in 2023!

    Mahalo nui loa,

    Jenny P. Manansala

    IIDA Hawaii Pacific Chapter President

     

  • Mahalo to our 2023 sponsors for your continued support for our chapter!

    Our sponsors are not just financial contributors, but also valuable partners who play an essential role in helping us achieve our vision and mission.

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