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Hervé Chapelier
This first Western U.S. retail outlet for French-designed women’s bags faced the challenge of an unattractive, dimly lit interior space in Waikiki’s Royal Hawaiian Center.
During the design process, we discovered a hidden exterior glass panel behind a solid interior wall. We transformed this into a large window surrounded with cut coral veneer, bringing daylight into the shop and offering a view through tropical foliage toward the pink Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Light-colored interior finishes, glass display cases, and LED accent lighting create an open, inviting space that attracts mall shoppers while reflecting Hawaiian elements, addressing both the lighting issues and need for brand visibility.
Central Cafe
The challenge was to design a welcoming coffee house with Arts & Crafts warmth within a modern high-rise lobby, while drawing attention to its side hall location.
We installed a tall vertical signboard visible to office workers walking toward the elevator bank, solving the visibility problem. Wood detailing, tile work, and stained-glass ceiling panels were incorporated to recall the richness of the Arts & Crafts era, successfully creating a warm, inviting coffee house atmosphere that contrasts with yet complements the modern office environment.
