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post updated August 3, 2025

Hawaii Architecture Designs – chronological list

July 30, 2025
Hawaii Off Grid house design – Kūpono Hale: , Maui, Hawaii, Central Pacific,
Design: HIOG

photo : Hawaii Off Grid (HIOG)

July 28, 2025
The Gathering House, Kaloko, Hawaii property
Design: Tantalus Studio

photo : Mariko Reed

March 11, 2025
Tantalus Studio Residence, Honolulu

photo : Mariko Reed

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December 3, 2024
One Ocean Holiday House, Kauai
Design: White Noise Design Studio

photo : Hans Klett

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Dec 13, 2023
Hale Hapuna, Kukuiula, Kauai Hawaii
Design: Eerkes Architects

image : Notion Workshop

June 28, 2023
Mākena Golf and Beach Club, Maui
Design: de Reus Architects

image : Jeff Brink

April 12, 2023
Ālia at Kaka‘ako, Honolulu, Hawaii tower
Design: WRNS Studio

rendering courtesy of WRNS Studio

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Sep 18, 2022
Kailua Residence, Hawaii Central Pacific
Design: West Edge Architects

photo : Andrea Brizzi

We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of Hawaii Buildings, USA. We aim to include projects that are either of top quality or interesting, or ideally both.

We cover completed American Pacific buildings, new building designs, architectural exhibitions and architecture competitions across the Hawaii islands. The focus is on contemporary American Pacific buildings but information on traditional buildings is also welcome.

Hawaii Architecture

Contemporary Hawaii Architectural Projects, chronological:

October 13, 2021
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, Oahu
Design: de Reus Architects

photo : Andrea Brizzi
The assignment—a $100 million transformation and rebranding of an aging hotel into a five-star Four Seasons Resort in Oahu. Encompassing architecture, interior design, landscape, pools, and signage, the former 617,906-sqft JW Marriott, originally designed by Edward Killingsworth in 1993, the de Reus team lead the massive overhaul.

Aug 18, 2021
Kua Bay Residence on Kona
Design: Walker Warner Architects in collaboration with NICOLEHOLLIS (interiors) and Lutsko Associates (landscape)

photograph : Douglas Friedman
Situated along a rugged stretch of coastline, the family retreat embraces the spirit of Mauka-Makai—the symbolic flow of lava from mountain to sea—through its direct connections to the volcanic landscape and dramatic vistas of the Pacific Ocean. Kua Bay Residence’s site captures the stark contrasts between land and sea in the Hawaiian topography.

Aug 6, 2021
Kohala Coast Residence, Big Island
Design: de Reus Architects

photo : Matthew Millman
Situated alongside a lava flow dating from 1801 on the leeward coast of Hawaii, this 10,361-sqft residence was designed as a modern interpretation of indigenous island architecture. Rather than orienting the house directly to the view, the home’s living spaces are set at an angle, resulting in glancing coastal views.

Jun 19, 2021
Wai’olu Residence, North Kohala Coast
Design: de Reus Architects

photo : Joe Fletcher
Overlooking coastal anchialine ponds where ancient Hawai’ians raised fish, this 13,497-square-foot home for an extended family was designed so that all its major living spaces capture views of Uluweu-weu Bay and Kikaua Point. The name Wai’olu comes from the Hawai’ian words wai (fresh water) and olu (pleasant) and means cool, attractive, soft, and gentle.

May 14, 2021
Hale Mau’u, The Big Island
Design: Walker Warner Architects

photograph : Matthew Millman
For anyone who has never visited Hawaii’s Big Island, it can be surprising to discover that a vast arid plain occupies a significant portion of its western side, sloping gently down from the Hualalai Mountain to the coastline. Tufts of golden-green grass spring from the crumbled bed of black lava rock, with lacy Kiawe trees scattered throughout.

May 5, 2021
Kauhale Kai, The Big Island
Design: de Reus Architects

photograph : Joe Fletcher
This private residence sits within the Mauna Kea Resort on the island of Hawai’i, a place full of memories for the client who recalls family vacations to the famous hotel. The clients share an affinity for Hawai’i and Polynesia, for modern art and design, and for the beauty of natural materials and craftsmanship.

8 Feb, 2021
Makani’ Eka, The Big Island
Design: Walker Warner Architects

photography : Matthew Millman
Makani’ Eka is set atop a hardened lava flow with views of sky, sun, and water, this family compound strikes a balance between modernity and tradition. Old and new ebb and flow through a simple composition of small structures linked by a lush courtyard and a series of walkways and patios.

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Hawaii Buildings 2006 – 2020

Oct 29, 2020
Kalihiwai Pavilion, Kauai
Design: Walker Warner Architects

photograph : Matthew Millman
Located on Kauai, also known as “The Garden Isle,” the Kalihiwai Pavilion is the latest architectural addition to a 14-acre coastal property, perched on a scenic bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and surrounding mountains.

July 27, 2020
Waterfalling Estate Hawaii Residence, Hamakua Coast, Big Island

photo : Concierge
Justin Bieber came to fame as a YouTube sensation for teenage girls at age 13 in 2007 when a talent scout found his channel by accident and signed him to RBMG Records the next year. His music career has taken him on an amazing journey from Canadian government subsidized housing to a net worth of $285 million in just over ten years.

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Mar 17, 2016
Tommy Bahama Honolulu Restaurant in Waikiki
Design: Oz Architects

photography: Tommy Bahamas
A stunning new retail and dining space has just opened on Oahu’s southern shore. Tommy Bahama Honolulu Restaurant Bar & Store chose the vibrant beachfront neighbourhood of Waikiki as the location for their newest opening.

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Jan 8, 2015
Barack Obama Presidential Center in Hawaii
Design: Snøhetta

image from architects
The notion of coral as a diverse collective of individuals growing over generations illustrates the ambitions of the Barack Obama Presidential Center to become a catalyst for growth and community in Hawai‘i, where the president was born and raised.

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Sep 19, 2014
Kona Residencen>
Design: Belzberg Architects

photographs : Benny Chan (Fotoworks), Belzberg Architects
Nestled between cooled lava flows, the Kona residence situates its axis not with the linearity of the property, but rather with the axiality of predominant views available to the site. This modern residence integrates both the surrounding views of volcanic mountain ranges to the east and ocean horizons westward.

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Oct 23, 2013
Clifftop House Maui
Design: dekleva gregorič arhitekti

photo © Cristobal Palma
The roof concept for this intriguing home is strongly related to the rough climate with plenty of sun and strong ocean winds. The area of the roof is twice the size of the house.

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Major US Pacific Ocean Buildings, alphabetical:

Davies Memorial Chapel – Hawaii Preparatory Academy
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Vladimir Ossipoff

IBM Building, 1240 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu
1962
Vladimir Ossipoff (latterly Ossipoff Snyder & Rowland Architects)
6 storeys, distinctive concrete grille on the facade

Pacific Club
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Vladimir Ossipoff

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Location: Hawaii, USA.

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