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Featured Reviews for Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.

TAPIA + DESIGN
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 June 2021
“We LOVED working with Rafael. He exceeded every expectation we had. His eye for design has completely set our home apart from other homes nearby. It takes our breath away every time we walk in the door.”
Balance Design LLC
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars28 August 2014
“Amanda Hughes is a very talented designer who has helped us redesign and reconstruct our home. She is professional, personable, and positive to work with and is prompt to answering questions and returning calls. We feel so fortunate to have had her lead us through the building process by helping us find quality products: flooring, tile, cabinets, vanities, etc. at a reasonable price. We highly recommend Amanda to help you create your quality dream home, like she has been able to help us rebuild ours. Sincerely, Hannibal, Joy, Riga, Mika Grubis Family”
Pu'uwai Design & Construction
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars2 July 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”
WhiteSpace Architects
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars20 March 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.”
ARQUITECTURA
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars11 November 2017
“I was very pleased to work with Marc! Gill and I built the house of our dreams in Wailea. Marc took our ideas and produced a design that perfectly reflected these dreams. Marc worked seamlessly with our builder and interior design professionals. We are pleased to show our home to any of Marc's potential clients!”
Nishikawa Architects Inc
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars14 March 2014
“My wife and I have known Clayton Nishikawa for 17 years. We first met Clayton in 1997 when interviewing architects to design our first home in Kaanapali Maui Hawaii. His enthusiasm and easy going attitude made us feel extremely comfortable, but we needed more than comfort. We needed an amazing talent who listened to our needs and translated them into our dream home. We looked at some of his previous work and became convinced of his talents as well. We spent a year designing the home to make sure everything was exactly as we wanted it. We didn't want a bunch of change orders. The completed home was exactly as we imagined it only better with only one minor change from the plans. We thought that was amazing. Clayton took our floor plan and added the touches we hadn't even imagined could be incorporated into the home. The result was spectacular. The home was so beautiful that we had several unsolicited offers to buy the home and two years later we sold it. It didn't take much for us to look to Clayton to design our new home in Kapalua Maui Hawaii. Once again, Clayton performed his magic. From design to construction oversight and even representing us to the County of Maui for a variance because of a special design feature, Clayton came through for us. Both of our homes were done long distance, meaning that we were not on Maui during construction. We relied on Clayton to represent our interests with the contractors and subs. He did an amazing job. Clayton can be trusted to complete whatever it is you want him to do. If we ever build another home, we want Clayton on our team.”
envision.design.build, llc / edbhawaii
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars12 December 2019
“We hired Envision Design Build to help us design our kitchen remodel in conjunction with a large sliding glass door. We knew we wanted to open up the kitchen, add an island and create an indoor/outdoor feel and accessibility to the backyard patio. Envision took the time to create a plan that not only worked well within the space, but also worked best for our family. The project came out better than we could have imagined! Many thanks Gazelle & Parker!”
Summers Architects
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 February 2014
“Aza was instrumental in designing our remodel on the Hamakua Coast and he has also provided a wonderful design for our new home in Kohala Ranch. He listens and has excellent conceptual ideas. We would definitely recommend him for your project.”
Fusion Architecture
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 August 2015
“Rex is a fantastic professional. He did an amazing job of fully understanding the vision of my project. Any changes that I wanted or needed he was very quick to complete and discuss. Rex also has a great ability to communicate with his clients as well as with contractors and government officials. His attention detail and understanding of not only architecture but of the entire construction process was a huge help. I would highly recommend Rex and his company to any of my friends or colleagues and will absolutely use him again.”
Paul M. Donoho, Architect
Architects & Building Designers in Hawaii.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars3 January 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.”
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An architect or building designer in Hawaii can transform your needs and desires into a visual concept and habitable structure. They will help you determine what is possible in terms of your land and the budget you have, and then work with you to plan a home design that best caters to your lifestyle.

Architects and building designers have an extensive knowledge of architectural designs and trends, as well as construction methods and building materials, and are well versed in seeing the ‘bigger picture’. Depending on the architecture firm you hire, their scope of work can span project management and sustainable design for your renovation, to the selection of furniture and finishes. So whether you’re building from scratch, adding an extension or renovating your Hawaii home, engage an architect or building designer to make your dream home a reality.

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


It is best to hire a home architect or building designer 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 general contractors, which can include builders, engineers and landscape architects. 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 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.

As far as the process goes, the architecture firm 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. One of the most important duties of an architect is project management – that is, to serve as managers and supervise most aspects of construction, as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors.

It is very important to hire the right professional for the job. Remember that the most well-known or established architect or building 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 an idea of the style of architecture you prefer, as well as the amount you would like to spend. Architects 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 architects and building designers in Hawaii:


  • What is your fee structure?
  • What does the cost include?
  • Do you have professional liability insurance?
  • 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 general contractors and renovation contractors?
  • 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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