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339 Hawaii Architects and Building Designers

Is the scope of your home design project beyond simply replacing countertops or flooring? It’s the responsibility of a Hawaii home architect to transform human needs and desires into visual concepts and habitable structures. More
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  • Tuscan Oasis
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    37 Reviews

    Archipelago Hawaii is a dream fulfilled by founder and award-winning designer Tiare Noelani Pinto (CKD, Allied ASI...

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  • Honolua Ridge, Maui, Residence
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    Maui's Luxury Architecture Firm | Best of Houzz Design

    We are an established full-service Architecture firm based in Maui, HI. We believe that our designs should not onl...

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  • Modern Coastal Estate - Kauai
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    10 Reviews

    Green & Stylish Island Architecture, Interior Design, and Remodelling for all budgets. Trigg-Smith Architects i...

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  • Alaska Surf Shack Cabin
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    21 Reviews

    West Coast Natural Modern Architect

    We had a terrific experience working with the Zerbeys from start to finish. We appreciated their design approach, – Jon Scholes

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  • Contemporary Asian Bathroom
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    26 Reviews

    MCYIA is an interior architecture and interior design firm founded and led by Chuen Yee. The principals and staff...

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    4 Reviews

    Hawaii Award Winning Design Architectural Firm

    fantastic at understanding what we hoped to create and translating that into a design that continues to thrill us – 808kauaidream

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    4 Reviews

    fantastic at understanding what we hoped to create and translating that into a design that continues to thrill us – 808kauaidream

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    6 Reviews

    Honolulu's Award-Winning Luxury Architectural Firm

    We are an Architectural Company specializing in custom luxury residential single family homes, large or small, whe...

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  • Item 1 of 5
    7 Reviews

    I'm a licensed professional architect and my company mainly focuses on residential design including new homes, lar...

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    Oahu's Full Service Residential Architecture Firm

    We are a full service residential architecture firm serving Maui and Oahu. We are committed to providing innovativ...

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  • Item 1 of 5
    20 Reviews

    We specialize in custom home design, from scratch to completion of construction drawings. Also can include third...

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    9 Reviews

    Hawaii's leading Architectural Firm 3x Best of Houzz

    Whether you prefer Modern Balinese, or a blend of Asian influences with Contemporary, Mediterranean, Tropical Arch...

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    20 Reviews

    Honolulu's Award Winning Custom Home Designer

    We specialize to custom home design, from scratch to complete construction drawings. Also can include third party...

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    3 Reviews

    Sunnland Architects is a full service architecture firm specializing in custom residences, multi-family, and resor...

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    Hawaii County's Leading Residential Architects & Building Designers

    EDB Hawaii is Honolulu's first choice for luxurious and comprehensive Design and Build services. With over 25 year...

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    Kauai's Best Choice for Beach Inspired Architectural Design

    T+D was founded on the principle of crafting and mastering the art of design. Passion brings the best out of peopl...

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    6 Reviews

    We are an Architectural Company specializing in custom Luxury Residential single family homes, large or small, whe...

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    19 Reviews

    Hawaii's Premier Customer Service Oriented Architecture Firm

    Specializing in residential, commercial, agricultural and master planning services, PMDA strives to minimize the c...

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    Click to call8 projects in the Hawaii areaSponsored
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    12 Reviews

    Kauai's Innovative, Island Architecture & Design Build Firm

    Owners Justin and Malia Thain combine incredible style and innovative design to create buildings with lasting valu...

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    10 Reviews

    Interior Design Firm, located in Honolulu, specializing in Island living

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    3 Reviews

    Interiors | Architecture | Landscapes Maui, Hawai’i

    From multi-million dollar homes, world-class hotels, our unique vision continues to serve those wishing to create...

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    8 Reviews

    Big Island's Versatile Architecture Firm

    Our collaboration with him is resulting in an amazing home! – Mike & Patte Barry

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  • Item 1 of 5
    21 Reviews

    It is with much gratitude that we thank our wonderful clients for enabling Kelso Architects to flourish over the p...

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    6 Reviews

    Hawaii's Taliesin-trained Residential Architect

    Distinctive residences infused with the classic ideas and forms of Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture. Resi...

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    3 Reviews

    Fujita + Netski Architecture is a Honolulu based architecture and design firm. We offer all aspects of design ser...

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    21 Reviews

    Honolulu County Architect & Designer Best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016

    Over the past 21 years we have established a reputation as a talented design firm with integrity & commitment. Our...

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  • Item 1 of 5
    3 Reviews

    Ohana Architects is on a mission to strengthen communities. Rocky Arnold approaches architecture with an emphasis...

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    Click to callHonolulu, HI
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    1 Review

    Hawaii Design Studio Creating Extraordinary Spaces

    The studio delivers high-design in conjunction with the highest caliber project leadership. Our studio size varies...

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    5 Reviews

    Many firms produce award winning designs but forget about their clients needs. For every prominent project we...

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    Click to callKaneohe, HI
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    7 Reviews

    Oahu's Most Innovative and Trusted Architect

    We specialize primarily in residential design including renovations/additions and custom single family homes.

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    3 Reviews

    HK Pae Architects design spaces for living well.

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    Click to callHonolulu, HI
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    8 Reviews

    Maui Island Building Designer

    Construct your dream home with Online collaborative design sessions and transform your personal vision of sophisti...

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    8 Reviews

    Lapis Design Partners is a boutique design firm that works exclusively on residential architecture and interior de...

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    8 Reviews

    Honolulu's Elite Architectural Design Studio I Best of Houzz

    Lapis Design Partners is a boutique design firm that specializes in residential architecture and interior design....

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Featured Reviews for Hawaii Architects and Building Designers

Studio Zerbey Architecture + Design
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Jun 19, 2013
“My husband and I had the privilege of working with Kyle Zerbey on the design and construction of a vacation home in Eastern Washington. Kyle was the associate at the firm we hired and he was our main contact person during the whole process. He went the extra mile in getting to know us and understanding our unique needs. He is super-detail oriented, and did the hard work of narrowing down choices and then presenting us with reasonable options to choose from. He doesn't impose his ideas on you and is fun to work with. We have been enjoying the house tremendously because so much thought was put into designing it so it all works perfectly. Kyle Zerbey is a top-notch professional and I recommend him enthusiastically.”
WhiteSpace Architects
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Mar 20, 2014
“We had a great experience with Phillip White, Laura Ayers and staff when building our new home in Manoa. They are professional, friendly, responsive to our needs as well as giving us superb ideas for the creation of our new home. They worked as a positive team, that really got along on all levels. Their working environment made us feel comfortable and welcome. We highly recommend them for any new clients/projects.”
William J. Benjamin, AIA | Lux Homes Hawaii
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Jan 30, 2014
“Bill Benjamin is brilliant when working with clients. He is the only architect in Honolulu who will fully collaborate with clients and not impose his artistic views as is the case with many other local architects. He is also highly intelligent and can solve many problems of design and construction that other architects have problems with.”
Tropical Architecture Group, Inc
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Sep 29, 2015
“Architectural/Design We hired Michael and Lani after seeing the detail of their work and meeting them in person to make sure that they were a good fit for us not only in their professional capacity but also a great energetic match for the vision that we had for the project. Our experience with them has surpassed our expectations, They are true professionals, artists and work in a world of creative playfulness that has helped us to create a house that has surpassed our expectations.”
Prowork Pacific Inc.
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Nov 19, 2016
“Jimmy did an outstanding job with the design and architectural plans for my 12,000 sq ft home here in Hawaii. Although the project took much longer to get to the build stage (not at any fault Jimmy's), he stuck with his original quote and time frames for billing. We had many meetings together during the design and build phase and made all necessary changes to the plans along the process. And as a result our home won the AIA Peoples Choice Award and a Merit Award with the BIA. The fees i paid were reasonable and the end result was outstanding.”
Paul M. Donoho, Architect
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Jan 3, 2013
“We can't say enough good things about Paul Donoho. He is the ultimate professional. He was a pleasure to work with, his design work is exceptional as is his attention to detail. He had just the right balance between listening to us, the homeowners, while providing his experienced opinion. He had a great relationship with the contractor, creating a positive working relationship with him while still representing our interest. Even though we had built a home before, Paul provided a level of skill and experience that we could never come close to and we felt completely comfortable relying on his expertise. Having Paul on board throughout the process until the end of construction was extremely valuable.”
Pu'uwai Design & Construction
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Jul 2, 2014
“Unlike most of people that live on the mainland that built a home in Kauai, we do not have any horror stories to share. I believe that’s because we had an open dialog with Puuwai Construction. The building of our home was a seamless process that kept everyone in the loop and there was never a surprise. With that said, we highly recommend Puu’wai as probably the best construction company on the island of Kauai. Mahalo, ~Holt & Margo Cloward”
Hunton Conrad & Associates
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Feb 25, 2015
“We have built our first and second house (Maui Meadows 1995, Waikoloa Rd. Hana 2009) with Hunton Conrad. He designed house, pool, garden and did the interiour design complete with furniture etc., ready to move in. His design, knowledge, and also his attitude towards the builders and sub-contractors was outstanding. The Jobs were completed within the budget and timeframe set. If ever we should have another project, we no doubt would work together with Hunton again.”
Hawaii Island Architects, LLC
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Jul 22, 2014
“We purchased a property on the Big Island of Hawaii and wanted an architect local to that area to design our home and assist in its construction as we were not as familiar with the issues that can arise in building in that area since we live in Washington State. We have received excellent service from the firm even before we had the company on contract. We are still in the later design phases, but already have greatly benefited in the design of our home to accommodate the specific climate and other environmental issues associated with building in Hawaii. The firm has the right contacts for all the other necessary engineering and construction services that will be needed in the design, permitting and construction of our home. We find Roger Brasel (principal of the firm) to be very easy to work with. So, this review is relative to the design of our home and does not cover the construction phase.”
Daniel Ruark, Architect
Hawaii Architects and Building Designers
Oct 23, 2016
“Aaron Green could not have asked for a more worthy heir than Daniel Ruark, just as Frank Lloyd Wright could not have asked for a more worthy heir than Aaron Green. In 2013, I purchased a small residence on the Stanford campus designed by Aaron Green, a real gem of a house that had an outdoor tool shed in the carport area. I consulted Ruark about transforming the shed into a master bathroom that would incorporate into the main house without compromising or adding to the main plan. Ruark produced an ingenious, exquisite design, down to the last detail, and oversaw the construction, which entailed considerable challenges. The result is a stunning master bathroom that blends seamlessly into the unique architecture and color tones of the house. Daniel Ruark's professionalism, honesty, and devotion to his work are exemplary. He is a a master artist of organic architecture. Aaron Green recognized this, and the work Ruark did for me confirms it.”
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When you hire an architectural designer, you are not only hiring someone for their architectural services, but also to manage and coordinate other parties involved in the project. As you search through Hawaii interior architects and designers, keep in mind the following tips to help you choose the perfect one:

How do I find the best Hawaii architect for my home design project?


It is best to hire a home architect who will be involved in all phases of the design process, from the initial concept to the completed construction. The architect is often the first person you will hire for your project. If necessary, they might also help you select and hire Hawaii subcontractors, which can include the builders, engineers and landscaper. Interior architects are also involved in negotiating contracts for all involved participants. It is for these reasons that it is extremely important for you to have a good relationship with the Hawaii residential architect you hire. He or she can be the tie-breaking vote between you and the general contractor and can be your biggest advocate during the construction process. Different architecture firms in Hawaii provide different services, so the scope of the work can span from pre-design environmental impact studies to selecting furniture and finishes, depending on what your specific needs are.

What sort of process can I expect from a residential architect?


As far as the process goes, the architecture firm or individual that you choose will start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings and videos, but that should not be assumed. There should be plenty of meetings between you and your building designer until you have agreed upon a design that you are completely happy with. Always keep in mind that the designer will have building codes to follow, and likely pre-existing design limitations when dealing with a remodel, so while they might not be able to execute your exact ideas they always have your safety and aesthetics in mind. One of the most important duties of a residential architect is to serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction, as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors, so you can expect them to be present throughout the entire building process to ensure everything is executed as planned.

It is very important to hire the right professional for the job. Remember that the most well-known or established designer might not provide the best architectural services for your needs. It all comes down to the individual project. Research and ask people whose work you like for recommendations. It's important to have somewhat of an idea of the style of house architecture that you prefer, as well as the amount you would like to spend. Residential architects in Hawaii are natural problem solvers. They will assess the entire situation and help you to solve your problems too. Don't settle for a single company too early. Call and interview a few. Make sure that you feel like your personalities will mesh well and that you like their professional perspective.

Questions to ask prospective Hawaii interior architects:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • Can you handle my special requests (ADA, LEED etc.)?
  • What types of renderings (3D, video, illustrative) will you produce?
  • What is your experience with similar projects?
  • When do you expect to start and be finished with the project?
  • What do your services include? (It's best that the services are until construction is completed.)
  • What happens when the cost exceeds the budget?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Would you say your work has a defining style? (This is important in case the architect's personal style will interfere with your vision.)
  • Will you help with hiring a general contractor and subcontractors?
  • What do you estimate the cost will be?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any complications you foresee with this project?


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