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3003 Kalakaua
This 1960s condominium showed its age because of its oceanfront location, while it failed to capitalize on views of the Waikiki shoreline and Ko’olau mountains.
We refurbished the entire condo, including exterior doors and windows, to highlight the spectacular views. The kitchen was reoriented to capture both sparkling Waikiki views and lush mountain vistas. We created an “outdoor” dining area by enclosing a portion of the existing lanai with pocketing glass panel doors. Inside, we implemented a sophisticated lighting plan and designed custom cabinetry for artwork display, addressing both the deterioration issues and maximizing the unit’s visual connection to its prime location.
2987 Kalakaua
This client needed a sophisticated guest suite that would invoke the unique sense of Island living.
We renovated this oceanfront condo situated just above a sea wall to open to broad ocean views. We designed an open kitchen so guests could enjoy the oceanfront setting while sitting at a custom mango wood counter. Throughout the space, we carefully selected furniture, finish materials, and colors to create the sophisticated Hawaiian ambiance the owner desired, resulting in a guest suite that provides an authentic island experience.
Harvard Street
This early 1900s one-bedroom apartment of only 540 square feet felt cramped and needed to create a sense of spaciousness despite its limited footprint.
We reimagined the circulation flow by relocating the living room doorway around a new dining area. The new doorway features an open lattice-styled half-wall that complements the original kitchen cabinetry while allowing daylight and ventilation to reach the back of the apartment. We accented the entry foyer with a vaulted ceiling to enhance spatial perception through varying ceiling heights. Intricate wood detailing and vibrant accent colors bring warmth and richness to the small space, creating the feeling of spaciousness the owner desired.
Queen Victoria
The owner wanted a unique, modern penthouse that would maximize views across Honolulu.
We opened the apartment to the floor-to-ceiling windows and all-glass window bays, capturing panoramic city views. Material selection, ceiling detailing, and integrated lighting helped achieve the modern aesthetic. Features include a custom-designed children’s bedroom/playroom, a bay window kitchen banquette, a wine cellar, a high-volume surround spray shower, an artist-designed water feature concealing a large support column, and a safe room, all contributing to the unique, modern penthouse environment the owner envisioned.
Waterfront Tower
This harbor-view unit on the 30th floor of a 1960s high-rise needed comprehensive updates to systems and layout, particularly for owners who enjoy cooking.
We installed new mechanical and electrical systems and new exterior lanai doors (brought up on the elevator cab roof). For the cooking enthusiasts, we reoriented the kitchen toward the living space and created a pass-through behind the cooktop that opens to the entry hall, offering guests glimpses of the playful green kitchen counter. Built-in cabinetry throughout provides the simple, elegant interior the owners requested, transforming the outdated unit into a functional, contemporary home.
Harbor Square
The client needed to combine two apartments while creating appropriate display space for their modern art collection.
We carefully configured the interior display walls to conceal the building’s structural and mechanical systems while providing a thoughtful showcase for viewing artwork. The open plan we designed offers flexibility for the ever-changing art collection, with a new sheetrock finish applied over the concrete ceiling to conceal a recessed track lighting system. Continuous glass exterior walls capture broad vistas along Honolulu harbor, achieving the dual goals of creating a suitable art showcase and maximizing the harbor views in the newly combined space.
