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2010 AIA Editor's Choice Award: Structured Evolution
Expansive windows and clean lines make our AIA Editor's Choice award winner stand out.The kitchens curved shape called for custom cabinetry. It also required that the vent hood be installed without...

Editor's Choice: A Hawaii Home
...separating the main house from the ohana guesthouse. To start, the owners were really fixated on an ironwood-shingled roof, says Marc Taron, AIA. He had envisioned creating this type of residence for years, but also welcomed the process of discovery. One of the driving forces here at Arquitec...

Designed Right
...king, my grandmother taught me well! photo: Scott T. Kubo Masanori Mark Shigei, AIA International Associated Snaidero Hawaii Gentry Pacific Design Center / 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 120 / Honolulu, HI 96817 / Phone: 599...

Center of Attention
...because Snaidero is practical, its timeless. WHERE TO GET IT Designer: Mark Shigei, AIA, of Snaidero Hawaii Architect: Anthony K. Ngai, AIA, of A.K. Ngai, Architect Inc. Counters: Absolute black granite, from Selectiv...

Extra Remodeling Resources
...a remodel, you can turn to this list of agencies and industry organizations for some additional help along the way. American Institute of Architects(AIA) Honolulu Chapter 119 Merchant St., Suite 402 Honolulu, HI 545-4242 www.aiahonolulu.org The AIA is the voice of the architecture profession and is de...

Killer Cabinets
...iture. Living room cabinetry in koa, by King Zelko Hawaiian Woodworks, architecture by James McPeak, AIA. Hanan Katz, of Layout Etc. Inc., is a self-taught cabinetmaker. He moved from Israel to New York in the early 80s to start a c...

Fit to a Tee
So far, only Bubba has been able to do it. The "it" is to hit a golf ball into the pool of a recently completed home along Waialae Country Club's golf course. The Bubba in question is Bubba Watson, the PGA Tour's longest-hitting player. Earlier this year, at the Sony Open in...

Editor's Choice: The Tree House
...three children, who wanted a compact home that wouldn't change the tropical character of the property's lush hillside. Architect Darrell Welch Jr., AIA, recalls the site's challenges. "The property slopes fairly steeply, and the family wanted to preserve the maximum number of trees," he says. "Two o...

For Ewa
...will have two stories, so many homes not directly on the golf course will still have breathtaking views of the fairways and greens, as well as the Waianae mountain range. Haleakea features five different plans, all of which combine kamaaina style with contemporary convenience. The efficient Wa...

Bali Moon Hawaii
...ing on the North Shore, for which Fernandez forgives his neighborhood. Fortunately, hes got backup. Weve got a huge warehouse full of inventory in Waialua, just down the road.

Surface Style
...atural Stones Ltd. 759 Puuloa Road 842-0842 www.marmolhi.com Maru Flooring Inc. 727 Waiakamilo Road, Bay B-1-2 853-1717 www.maruflooring.com Pacific American Lumber 142 Mokauea St....

Built To Last
...MARK DEVELOPMENT INC. Mark Development Inc. 3165 Waialae Ave., #200 Honolulu, HI 96816 Phone: 735-9099 Web: www.mdi-hawaii.com BACKGROUND...

Turned On
...lighting.com HECO 94-POWER (947-6937) www.heco.com Honolulu Stained Glass Studio 3520 Waialae Ave. 737-8018 www.honolulustainedglass.com Lighting Concepts 1931 S. Bereta...

Hard Choices
...www.hardwarehawaii.com LF International Trading 2855 Kaihikapu St. 833-3825 Maru Flooring 727 Waiakamilo Road 853-1717 www.maruflooring.com Pacific American Lumber 142 Mokauea St....

Classic Kahala
...clear out this forest of volunteer trees and shrubs. He cut down a random collection of pink Tacoma, African tulip, Christmasberry, ficus and brassaia trees. He also removed shrubs such as Tahitian gardenia, bougainvillea and hibiscus, many of which hadnt been pruned in several years. In addition,...

Vent & Cool Off
...solutions for established homes to sensible building methods for new homes. This Long Associates, AIA, Inc. house design utilizes fans to maximize airflow. Featured is MinkaAire's Cobra fan finished in brushed nickel, with integrated light, available...

Opposites Attract
Public Spaces, Private Places: This Waialae Iki home has two distinctly different landscapes. The small front yard features plants that grow low to the ground and are laid out in straight c...

Cream of the Crop
...the rest of their plantation-style home. Modernized Island Charm Photo by Augie Salbosa, courtesy of Choi International Design by Mark Shigei, AIA, of Snaidero Hawaii Clients must-haves and wish list: This contemporary Kahala home called for a kitchen that would complement the rest of the homes...

Shady Characters
...55www.lightinghawaii.comPacific Ceiling Fans Inc.2 Locations on Oahu250 Ward Ave.,Honolulu, 597-8169www.pacificceilingfans.comPhase II Interiors3654 Waialae Ave.732-7992SoHaWard Center1200 Ala Moana Blvd.591-9777www.sohaliving.com

Maru Flooring
...r customers viewing and walking pleasure is the companys extensive selection of laminate flooring, in nearly 30 colors and styles. Maru Flooring727 Waiakamilo Rd.Open: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.,Sat. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.Tel: 853-1717 So, instead of trying to visualize a whole room based on a single plank...

Be Seated
...331 Kamani St. 589-2588 www.lanai-things.com Pacific Orient Traders 560 N. Nimitz Hwy., #106 531-3774 Phase II Interiors 3654 Waialae Ave. 732-7992 Pacific Home 420 Ward Ave. 596-9338 www.pacific-home.com SoHa Ward Centre 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. 591-9777...

Master Craftsmen
...roject with D.R. Horton, Schuler Division. It will be one of the first residential LEED-certified projects in the state.3builders Inc.P.O. Box 1185, Waialua637-7532 www.3buildersinc.com LIC # BC-23342 Nick Denzer, ownerphoto by Scott T. Kubo What We Offer: 3builders Inc. wa...

Cleanse & Rejuvenate
...678-0096www.orgliving.comPacific Ceiling Fans Inc.2 Locations on Oahu250 Ward Ave., Honolulu597-8169www.pacificceilingfans.comPhase II Interiors3654 Waialae Ave.732-7992Screens Things Inc.2960 Mokumoa St.836-1333www.screensandthings.netThe Bathroom Store985 Dillingham Blvd.843-2005www.tbshi.comT. Oki T...

Come On In
...a.Correction: In the November 2007 issue, we incorrectly identified the bathroom designer on page 46. This koa bathroom was designed by James McPeak, AIA, of McPeak Architects. We regret the error. A Surprising Use for a Bulletin Board Terry Rollman - Publisher...

Great Flow
...ully flowed into the dining and sitting areas. Those spaces had to seamlessly transition to the back yard, which included an expansive lanai and the Waialae Country Club golf course beyond.A wide-open floor plan provided the basic great room. Two walls of sliding glass doors achieved the smooth indoor-t...

Bold Beautiful & Practical �
...380 Kanoelehua Ave., Hilo (808) 935-0875 www.hpmhawaii.com LF International Trading 2855 Kaihikapu St. 833-3825 Maru Flooring 727 Waiakamilo Road Bay B-1-2 853-1717 www.maruflooring.com Pacific American Lumber 142 Mokauea St. 845-8700 www.pacamlumber.com Pacific Impor...

{Mod}ern Style
...aihikapu St.833-3825Lokahi Stone515 Kamani St.596-8833www.lokahistone.comMarblehaus Hawaii2933 Koapaka St.836-3449www.marblehaus.comMaru Flooring727 Waiakamilo RoadBay B-1-2Honolulu, HI 96817853-1717www.maruflooring.comPacific Craftworks2829 Awaawaloa St., Unit Dwww.pacificcraftworks.comSelective Stone2...

Magical Tradition
...ic views; from its landscaping to its gorgeous wooden details to its bold green roofing and blue ocean backdrop, this home submitted by Jeffrey Long, AIA, of Long Associates, has it all. Its the kind of place you dream aboutone that evokes tranquility and peace. There are secluded bedrooms and open, sp...

Kitchen Designers - Which one’s right for you?
...rough my work: Team work. The client, designer, manufacturer and contractor need to work in harmony to create a new environment.Masanori Mark Shigei, AIA International AssociateSnaidero Hawaii Snaidero HawaiiGentry Pacific Design Center560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 120Hon...

Life of Leisure
...his Pearl City homes covered lanai looking out over the pool, with its generous flagstone deck, at the panoramic view of Oahus central plain and the Waianae mountain range beyond, you can easily appreciate why he would want to light up and propose a toast to every sunset. In fact, the plan to renovate t...

Sleek and Chic
When Ulf and Isobel Schaefer moved from their previous home in Waialae Iki to their hip downtown condo, they knew their new kitchen wasnt quite living up to its potential. We wanted a contemporary look, Ulf says. Somet...

Green Eats
...llege (left), offer Hawaii-grown and -produced products only, no Mainland or big-box produce or flowers allowed. For a list of market locations from Waianae to Kailua, visit www.hfbf.org.For an easy recipe utilizing local produce, click here. Have questions or suggestions about living an ecofriendly lif...

2008 NKBA Aloha Chapter Membership Listing
..., Suite #101B Honolulu, HI 96817 533-2227Carolyn Pace Design LLC560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 201C-2 Honolulu, HI 96817 545-5460Chaminade University3140 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816440-4216CDI Hawaii 1622 Kanakanui St. Honolulu, HI 96819 222-3636Christiane Duldulao Batangan, CKD Honolulu, HI 96822 599-35...

Mahalo Judges
...ns, she is vice president of builder sales, at Kiva Kitchen and Bath in Houston and president elect of NKBA National for 2009. Karen Sakamoto-Sato, AIAKaren Sakamoto-Sato, AIA, is a partner with Next Design LLC. She has been practicing architecture and interior design for the past 20 years in Hawai...

Remodel or Redesign?
...ature spikes that formerly occurred when someone flushed the toilet or turned on a water supply while someone was in the shower, says John Emery, of Waialae Plumbing and Construction. TIPWant the beauty of marble for your bathroom at a fraction of the price? Consider marble veneer, available at LF Inter...

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A Better Way to Live
...here comes with its Kailua location, and aqua accents further emphasize its playful mood. before: closed offAfter: A SENSE OF FLOWPhoto: Courtesy of Waialae PlumbingThe homeowners of this Kahala kitchen entertain often. In the "before" kitchen, their guests flocked to the space, which was isolated and c...

Know Your ABCs
.... Well work with them to get the project completed to their satisfaction.Hawaii Architecture LLP348 Puuhale Road., #141721-3411hawaii-architecture.netAIA, LEED APPhoto: David CroxfordWhen Hawaii Architecture company president Phillip Camp misses your call, hell call you back. Customer service and person...

The Complete Kitchen Page 3
...automatically start the cooking cycle. Photo courtesy of KohlerDon't move. The Kohler Indio Offset kitchen sink, available with installation through Waialae Plumbing, allows you to wash, strain and cut your produce all in the same place. Page 3 of 3 1 2

Neutral Territory
...cure you need to wash all your worries away. The master bath has become a sanctuary, a spa, a personal space to relax and refresh, says Ed Moore, of Waialae Plumbing. Like many of the pros we talked to, Moore says beautiful master- bathroom suites are becoming standard on his installation schedule. The...

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2008 NKBA Aloha Chapter Membership Listing
..., Suite #101B Honolulu, HI 96817 533-2227Carolyn Pace Design LLC560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 201C-2 Honolulu, HI 96817 545-5460Chaminade University3140 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, HI 96816440-4216CDI Hawaii 1622 Kanakanui St. Honolulu, HI 96819 222-3636Christiane Duldulao Batangan, CKD Honolulu, HI 96822 599-35...

Designer Notebook
The InnovatorMasanori "Mark" ShigeiAIA International AssociateContact Info:SnaideroGentry Pacific Design Center560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 120599-4554snaidero-usa.comsnaidero@hawaii.rr.comMy...

Relationships make all the difference
...r remodeling project, we always ask: Why did you choose your contractor or designer? The homeowners featured in our American Institute of Architects (AIA) Editors Choice award story knew they had picked a good match when they chose a trusted architect who was willing to take all the steps necessary to e...

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