
About Us
With over 25 years experience in architecture and construction my greatest satisfaction comes in the successful realization of the dreams and visions for your new custom home. Recognized as a "Top 10 Neighbor Island Firm" by Pacific Business News, a "Best of Houzz" for Client Satisfaction award winner and published in the Wall Street Journal and Coastal Living I am solution-focused with an eye for creative expression. If you have any questions, or to arrange a free consultation, please contact us!
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Home Additions, Home Remodeling, New Home Construction, Sustainable Design, 3D Home Design
Areas Served
Honokaa, Honoka‘a, Kukuihaele, Paauilo, Pa‘auilo, Waimea, Kamuela, Hawi, Kapaau, Hilo, Laupahoehoe, Hakalau, Honomu, Kawaihae, Kona, Kailua, Kailua-Kona, Waikii, Kohala, Ookala, Papaaloa
Awards
2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2014: Best of Houzz - Client Satisfaction 2020, 2018, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011: Top Hawaii Architecture Firms, Pacific Business News
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22 Reviews for Paul M. Donoho, Architect
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David Stout
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I could not more highly recommend Paul Donoho. He is dedicated, prompt, helpful, and kind. His knowledge and expertise combined with his passion and love for helping create, have been a huge blessing in our moving forward with two major building projects. While our projects are still in process, the completion date is yet to be determined. However, I can say that what has been completed thus far has been highly professional and tremendously appreciated.
December 31, 2020

Rev. Linda Lundgren
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Paul has been wonderful to work with. He went above and beyond many times on our project. He is professional in all aspects and his drawings were amazing. Our church had an exceptionally large remodel with many components and he navigated the waters expertly.; he didn't leave anything to chance. It was truly wonderful to have Paul behind the project! I highly recommend Paul Donoho. His work is excellent and so is his character.
December 23, 2020

Bruce Kaphan
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It's hard for me to know where to start in recommending Paul Donoho—I can't decide whether to first praise his work, or praise the quality of his character. I chose to hire Paul after seeing a home that he designed. That home was absolutely a work of art, and reflected the character of his clients beautifully. When Paul showed me this home, one of the things he pointed out was how he was able to source materials that were absolutely appropriate for the project, yet as economical as could be. This leads to Paul's character—he's forthright and honest. We hired him for an addition. He visited our site on a couple of occasions to get the feel of the place and make measurements. His presentations are super-clean, whether hand drawn or presented in dynamic perspective on computer. Paul's taste is impeccable—lines are clean and very well considered. My wife and I couldn't recommend him more highly.
December 19, 2019

Stuart Wolfe
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Paul was easy to work with and excellent at incorporating our vision in to the project. He wrks with a user friendly contractual process with agreed objectives, completion dates and costs, so there are no bad surprises.
Unfortunately we had to relocate before actual construction began, so the project was not completed.
January 2, 2019

kathy coressel
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I live on the mainland, so Paul designed a complete remodel of a master bedroom and bathroom remotely. He never set foot in my house. I sent him measurements and pictures. He listened to my needs very closely. He did what I asked, however he also proposed other designs. He came up with a much better design that I EVER would have imagined. He went above and beyond my expectations. He communicated with me consistently during the remodel as questions arose. I strongly recommend Paul for any remodel. It was an amazing experience.
December 21, 2018

Alex Bell
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We would highly recommend Paul Donoho to anyone looking for an architect to build their dream home. We met with several architects and selecting Paul was based on our observation that Paul was the one architect who really listened to what we wanted which was important to us. In reviewing a sample of Paul's project format it was obvious that Paul's organized. We hired Paul to draw our plans and we probably weren't the easiest to work with as we had Paul meet us at the site on numerous occasions to make sure what we wanted was perfect. Paul was attentive throughout and incorporated our specific needs as we progressed through the various design stages. Our only regret is that we moved out of state and our property is being sold. Although we never built our home, the wonderful experience in working with Paul in designing our home is that we first hired Paul, and someone we didn't know, as an architect and in the end he became our friend. If we ever decide to design another home we would definitely seek Paul's service.
December 12, 2018

Stefanie Henderson
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Paul helped us with design for a remodel and we found him to be incredibly professional. He listened, gave feedback, and ultimately drew up fantastic plans. He's prompt and respectful. I can't recommend him highly enough.
December 19, 2017

Puanani Au
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Paul Donoho continues to exceed our expectations. He is extremely creative in his designs and ideas, detail oriented, is able to anticipate/foresee potential problems from topography to roofline. When we started our "journey" in building our dream home, we were well aware of the qualities and level of professionalism we wanted in an architect. We found those qualities in Paul. He continues to serve and guide us through our project, and consistently provides straightforward and honest feedback, including ways to best manage costs. He is very reliable and timely in completing the related "phases" as well. We could not have found anyone better!
December 4, 2017

Doreen Trudeau Anderson
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Paul is very responsive, creative and realistic! We are working with him on a renovation and find his ideas spot on.
March 3, 2016

Edwin Goto
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Paul Donoho recently designed my second restaurant, Noodle Club in the town of Kamuela on the Big Island of Hawaii. Paul always displayed professionalism with a keen eye for detail. His calm demeanor and prompt response to all involved with the project insured a smooth build out. I have referred friends to Pauls services and would not hesitate to use Paul Donoho for future projects.
December 29, 2015

papaaloa
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Paul has been the architect for our remodel of our restaraunt and small grocery store. Paul is very professional and knowledgable in working with the county and what steps to take to get things accomplished. Very pleased with his work and would recommend him to anyone doing commercial or residential.
Thanks Galahad
January 21, 2015

Kohala Dad
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Our experience in working with Paul Donoho has been excellent. We had a very complicated project involving development of a 4 acre parcel that required an almost 100' long bridge to be built, and a challenging sloping building site - all within a development that had detailed CCRs being enforced. Paul designed the home of our dreams, and worked hard with the builder to create a home that was sensitive to the environment, elegant, modern, and rational in cost to construct. He paid very close attention to the engineering issues - as we had to deal with a slope, lots of retaining walls, and an infinity edge pool in a seismic zone with lots of activity (and the odd hurricane from time to time.)
Building on the Island of Hawaii is not an easy task. There are a variety of complex issues to address including the ultra micro-climate weather patterns, seismic activities, the covenants and restrictions of the various developments, ever-changing county building codes (or the interpretation of those codes by the County), the very wide variances in the costs from various contractors, and the peak and valley of the tourism driven economy. The housing market is a very much boom or bust situation, and finding an architect with a track record of success, a reputation for great home build quality, and a an elegant aesthetic flair (who doesn't demand a quarter of a million dollar retainer) is tough, but we're really happy we met Paul and partnered with him to design our dream home in paradise.
Now that we're living in the home, we love the way it "lives". He paid a lot of attention to our actual day to day living patterns, and created a home that feels very comfortable, takes full advantage of the local climate, and is environmentally sensitive in both the way it integrates to the land, and the materials used in construction. He took our inputs, requirements, and even crazy ideas, and turned them into reality. Thank you Paul!
January 18, 2015

Comment from Paul M. Donoho, Architect:
Thank you so much! It truly was an honor and privilege to be of service in the realization of your home and I am ever grateful for the opportunity and the awesome challenges that stretched my skills!
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Commented: New homethat is African Mahogany
March 1, 2017
Commented: WindowsAloha, thanks for the question! Western Windows supplied most of the package, www.westernwindowsystems.com. The sliding pocket doors are from Pacific Millwork http://www.pacmillwork.com/cms/.
April 7, 2016
Commented: who made the chandelier? where can i buy one like this?Aloha Jen! Thanks so much for the question The fixture is from Cerno, you can find their info here: http://cernogroup.com/products/muto/
April 6, 2016
Commented: Countertop.Aloha! It is a "crema bamboo" granite, sourced from Tile Warehouse in Kona. Thanks for the question!
March 1, 2016
Commented: What wood are these cabinets?Clear stained actually. If you also look at another of my homes, the Lincoln-George Residence you'll see a clear stained sapele. The Kohala Ranch Heathers Residence has a clear stained walnut.
December 30, 2015
Commented: Trim color?Good question, would love to know the siding, stone, roof manufacturer's and colors too, great work!
September 14, 2015
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PO Box 1727
Honokaa, HI 96727
Honokaa, HI 96727
Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 10 million
New ground up construction to full house remodels; pre-design through construction observation.
New ground up construction to full house remodels; pre-design through construction observation.
License Number AR-11559, ARC-203640
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