DESIGNING TOGETHER
We design purpose-driven architecture that serves and celebrates the environment, culture, and community.
OUR VALUES
Collaborating on a foundation of respect, accountability and humility.
Solving complex challenges through creativity and shared expertise.
Valuing continued learning to accelerate innovation.
Advocating for responsible change in Hawaii and beyond.
OUR WORK
OUR SERVICES
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Due Diligence and Building and Site Appraisals
Building Design
Master Planning
Project Programming
Facility Feasibility Studies
Documentation of Existing Conditions & Systems
Building Systems Evaluation
Construction Contract Administration
Facility Project Management
Contractor Review and Selection Requirements
Historical Research
General Research and Associated Reports
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Pre-lease Marketing Support Services
Development of Facility Standards and Guidelines
Space Planning
Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment Specification
Area Measurements and Confirmations
Furniture Standards
Furniture Inventory
Post Occupancy Evaluations and Periodic Facility Audits
Art Consultation, Selection, and Coordination
Lighting Evaluation
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LEED Certified Design
High Performance Facilities
Daylighting and Shading Systems
Induced Natural Ventilation
Systems Commissioning
Sustainable Design Consultation
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American Institute of Architects
Bank of Hawaii
Central Pacific Bank
City & County of Honolulu
Consolidated Theatres
County of Maui
Department of Education
Department of Accounting and General Services
Hawaii Foodbank
Hawaii Community Development Authority
Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaii Public Radio
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
Hawaii Theater
Hilton Worldwide
Homestreet Bank
Honolulu Museum of Art
Howard Hughes Corporation
Island Air
Jones Lang LaSalle
Kaiser Permanente
Kamehameha Schools
Kobayashi Sugita & Goda
Liliuokalani Trust
The National Science Foundation
Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii
NOAA
Oahu Veteran’s Center
The Queens Medical Center
Servco
Shriners Hospitals for Children
State of Hawaii – Hawaii Army National Guard
United States Department of Agriculture
United States Forest Service
University of Hawaii
Waimanalo Health Center
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
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2025
NAIOP Kukulu Hale Awards Public/Government Category
Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic
2024
NAIOP Kukulu Hale Awards Renovation Category
Central Pacific Bank - Papa Pilialoha
2022
AIA Honolulu Design Award of Merit
HEMIC
NAIOP Kukulu Hale Awards Green Category –
Kohala High School STEM/Science Facility
NAIOP Kukulu Hale Awards Green Category –
Honouliuli Middle School
2021
AIA Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient
Design Kohala High School STEM Science Facility
2020
AIA Honolulu Design Award of Excellence & Hawaii Energy Award
Honouliuli Middle School
NAIOP Kukulu Hale Awards Public/Government Category
HTDC Entrepreneurs Sandbox
2019
AIA Honolulu Design Award of Merit, Interior Architecture
HTDC Entrepreneurs Sandbox
2016
ACECH Engineering Excellence Competition – Honor Award
University of Hawaii Information Technology Center
2015
AIA Honolulu Design Award of Excellence
NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center
AIA Honolulu Mayor’s Choice Award
NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center
AIA San Francisco Design Awards – Award of Merit
NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center
NAIOP Kukulu Hale Awards Green Category
University of Hawaii Information Technology Center
NAIOP Kukulu Hale Awards New Construction
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
2014
ENR Regional Best Projects
NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center
Historic Hawaii Foundation Preservation Honor Award
NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center
Historic Hawaii Foundation Preservation Honor Award
IBM Rehabilitation
2012
USGBC Sustainable Design Pioneer Award
Joseph Ferraro, FAIA, LEED® AP
2011
NAIOP Kukulu Hale – Renovation Award
Ferraro Choi And Associates Offices
2009
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation – Preservation Honors Award
YWCA of O‘ahu at Laniākea
2008
NAIOP Kukulu Hale – Green Building Award
Waipahu Intermediate School Cafeteria
2007
AIA/COTE Top Ten Green Projects Award
Hawaii Gateway Energy Center for the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA)
Honolulu Academy of Arts
AIA Honolulu Chapter – Award of Merit for
Honolulu Academy of Arts