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

    • 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

    • 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

    • LEED Certified Design

    • High Performance Facilities

    • Daylighting and Shading Systems

    • Induced Natural Ventilation

    • Systems Commissioning

    • Sustainable Design Consultation

  • 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

  • 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