17 Best Honolulu Architects

AHL is a multi-disciplinary architectural firm with local and international experience in architecture, planning, interior, and sustainable design. The firm provides services for projects in all market sectors including healthcare, educational, hospitality, retail, multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and military. Located in downtown Honolulu, AHL is one of the largest architectural firms within Hawai‘i and the Pacific Region. The firm’s portfolio of award-winning projects extends around the globe. Recent notable projects include Walgreens Ke'eaumoku, which in 2016 won a global award for retail design from the International Council of Shopping Centers; Ka Makana Ali’i; Symphony Honolulu; Windward Community College Library Learning Commons; Aulani - A Disney Resort and Spa; FBI Honolulu Field Office; and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Information and Visitors Center.

Architects Pacific is a firm in Honolulu that opened in 1988. The team strives to create and deliver functional and visually appealing designs for various building types, and it caters to clients with projects intended for residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, medical, academic, and federal government purposes. Architects Pacific has professionals who hold US Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional certifications, with specialties in building design, construction, and housing.

de Reus Architects is a design firm in Honolulu and Kamuela. The company takes projects large and small, whether it be a world-class resort in Oahu or a private residence in the Rocky Mountains, and the team commits to delivering work with fine craftsmanship. de Reus Architects has an out-of-state office in Ketchum, Idaho.

DRAFTECHi is an architectural drafting and residential remodeling firm in Honolulu. The company specializes in producing 3D custom building plans, and it also offers rendering, structural stamping, computer-aided design consulting, building permit routing, and general drafting services. DRAFTECHi handles kitchens, bathrooms, and other functional spaces in homes, and it accepts small and large projects.

Geoffrey Lewis Architect is a firm in Honolulu. The practice engages in an extensive design process, which involves concept development, construction documentation, and observation. The company uses the latest computer technology, and its visual aids include 3D renderings and presentations. Geoffrey Lewis Architect is a recipient of numerous industry honors, including Awards of Merit from the American Institute of Architects, and its projects include the AIA Honolulu Center for Architecture, Hanahau'oli School, and several homes.

Guerin Glass Architects is an international practice that holds its headquarters in Honolulu. The team strives to create refined, client-focused projects, and its portfolio features commercial, institutional, hospitality, and residential works, including Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach, Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach, Four Seasons Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, and Ploenchit Tower in Bangkok, Thailand. Guerin Glass Architects has a sister company, Composite, which is a construction firm, and it engages in master planning and interior design services as well.

Interlock Architects is a design and build practice in Honolulu that goes by the slogan, “Weaving people, place, idea.” The founder is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and he holds a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional certification. Interlock Architects engages in design and documentation, project management, and real estate development, and its related services involve due diligence, feasibility studies, and rezoning.

Jeff Brink is a visualization service in Honolulu that cater to architects, home builders, interior designers, and real estate developers. The company handles commercial and residential properties within and outside of Hawai'i, and the portfolio features renderings of the Portlock home in the city, Hale Kai Malie in Kauai, and The Timbers at Moonlight Basin in Montana. Jeff Brink has another office in Seattle, Washington.

Long & Associates is an architectural firm in Honolulu that is part of the Longhouse Group. The business has decades of industry experience, and it engages in design and build services. Long & Associates caters to local and international clients, and it helps non-Hawaiian developers avoid “off-island” risks. Some of the projects are Mele Komo Estate, which sits on a beachfront property, and the posh waterfront home that has won in HGTV's Ultimate House Hunt show.

Mark Eyler is an architect in Hanalei, who has more than 20 years of professional experience. The practice specializes in the design of custom residential homes, and the team has carried out projects across the Hawai'ian islands, on the mainland, and in other parts of the world, such as Costa Rica and Indonesia. Mr. Eyler offers a range of services, from conceptual design and site planning to project development and construction supervision.

Matsuki Architects is a practice in Honolulu. The founder is a licensed professional architect, who obtained his degree from the University of Hawaii. Matsuki Architects opened in 2001, and the firm focuses on residential design. The projects include custom single-family homes, structural renovations, and building additions, and clients can fill out the online form to see if the team is a perfect fit for them.

MGA Architecture is a practice in Honolulu that is a recipient of multiple industry honors, including the 2014 Masonry Institute of Hawai'i Project of the Year Award. The team of creative professionals serves the entire state, and it commits to balancing Hawai'ian history and traditions with the islands' progressive outlook. MGA Architecture designs buildings for commercial, retail, hospitality, health care, administrative, and residential purposes.

Omizu Architecture is a practice in Honolulu. The team commits to working with clients on a personalized level, and its thorough process involves the design development, construction documentation, negotiation, administration, and project closeout phases. Omizu Architecture handles commercial and residential buildings, state and county structures, tenant improvements, and other project types, and it offers drafting and consulting services as well.

WCIT Architecture is a design practice in Honolulu that began in 2000. The firm is home to internationally trained architects and interior designers, who specialize in building and enhancing luxury resorts, commercial and residential buildings, community facilities, medical clinics, and schools. WCIT Architecture also engages in master planning, entitlement, and signage fabrication services, and the website features some of the team's completed projects.

Weile is an architectural practice in Honolulu that also engages in construction. The founder and company president is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and the firm has a cultural consultant, who holds a doctorate in architecture. Weile commits to delivering outstanding workmanship to commercial and residential property owners, and its portfolio features stand-alone homes, a penthouse residence, a guest house, a mortuary in the city, and a salon in Kahala.