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CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2019

Bathrooms are becoming more elegant with chandeliers.

A home’s one-bedroom guest suite is rejuvenated into a beachy oasis.

The 2019 Building Industry Design & Construction Award winners.

Be on guard with proper home security systems and devices.

Bling in the Bath

Sands of Time

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on the cover: This sculptural home designed by Arquitectura is the recipient of our Editor’s Choice Award. Photo by PanaViz 6 • NOVEMBER 2019 • hawaiihomemag.com

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EDITOR’S NOTES

This will be my first year celebrating the holidays in my new home.

If you’re in the midst of a renovation or planning for one, we’ve got great inspiration for that, too. This issue celebrates the award-winning work from the 2019 Building Industry Design & Construction Awards, an annual competition of the Building Industry Association – Hawaii. The complete guide to the awards starts on page 33 and shows all 21 award winners, including residential and commercial remodeling and new construction. Our feature stories take a closer look at a few of those winning projects, including a Moroccan-style bathroom, an open-concept kitchen in a guest suite, and my selection for the Editor’s Choice Award: a sculptural beach house on Maui that has an ocean view from the back to the front of the house, and a series of arches designed to replicate the rolling waves of the ocean. Take a look, starting on page 16. I hope this issue brings you joy and peace throughout your home planning and your holiday season. Aloha,

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t’s exciting to have a fresh start and to decorate my new place for the holidays for the very first time. While touring homes, I’ll often identify to myself where I’d put a Christmas tree if it were my home. I think it’s because my family’s house had the perfect place for a tree — it was directly across from the front door, through the foyer and great room and placed in the center of a bay window. This year, I’m going to put my tree in front of a floor-to-ceiling window, so I can spread joy beyond the walls of my little condo. Sure, I live in a small space, but I can certainly make room for a tree and to hang a couple of stockings — one for me and one for my dog. I’ve only hosted my family for Christmas dinner once, and that was when I lived in a plantation-style home I rented with roommates. Now I have a table that can fold away to be an entry table or fold out to seat up to six people. We haven’t decided where we’ll have dinner yet, but, if it’s at my place, I can accommodate a small gathering. Have you started your holiday planning yet? This issue includes a bit of advice for how to make your guests feel welcome and comfortable at your home, from clever furnishings to bath baskets, starting on page 12.

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Step This Way returning home is a serene experience for the owners of this house, designed by Marc Taron of Arquitectura. Illuminated steps to a walkway over a reflecting pool that twinkles with lights leads to the home’s open-concept, two-story great room. See more of our Editor’s Choice Award-winning home, starting on page 16. hawaiihomemag.com • NOVEMBER 2019 • 11

FURNISHINGS

Extending Space for Extended Family

LEAVE A THANKFUL MESSAGE FOR YOUR GUESTS IN THE KITCHEN.

What better way to spread the Thanksgiving spirit than by displaying a thankful message to your guests? This adorable message board from Target comes in the form of a classic, cozy wooden board. It includes 180 letters, numbers and other characters. Get creative and surprise your guests with fun messages like, “Eat pie & be thankful.”

Don’t stress about hosting during the holidays — make your guests feel welcome and opt for furniture that packs up when they do. BY ASHLEY INSONG

osting guests for the holidays can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. With clever design, we’re lucky to have furniture that can easily be expanded and contracted. If you prepare in advance, you can provide guests with a comfortable and welcoming holiday experience without compromising the space of your personal home.

The living room is a space where the family goes to sit back and relax. Don’t have enough room on the couch? Consider laying out a few floor cushions to add comfortable seating without taking up too much space. Place them around the coffee table and sip on hot cocoa while watching a holiday movie with the family.

MAKE ROOM AT THE TABLE.

Hosting an extended family for the holidays means you need an extended space — especially at the dining table. This French-country style dining table comes with an antique whitewash finish on both the table legs and the dining chairs. The surface of the dining table is an elegant distressed oak. The table can be extended by pulling both ends, then dropping in the leaf extension. With the extension, this dining table can seat up to eight people. Realyn 7-piece Dining Room Set (table and 6 chairs), $1,490, from Ashley Furniture HomeStore. 12 • NOVEMBER 2019 • hawaiihomemag.com

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“The best way to save floor space in your guest bedroom is to have a bed that goes away when the guests go away,” says Brent Potter of Inspired Closets. Inspired Closets carries a variety of wall beds that double — and even triple — as bookshelves, couches, workstations, even storage. “Without a big bed wasting space, the whole room looks bigger and more open,” Potter says. Starting at about $7,000, this particular Murphy bed is from the Clei Italian Murphy Beds collection. These designs can be customized to add additional shelving, cabinets, media centers or desks.

A BASKET FULL OF NECESSITIES.

The bathroom is a place where guests go to unwind and wash the day off. Give your guests a spalike experience in a basket! This basket set holds all the necessities and is flexible and easy to carry. You can bend it out to use the handles, which will allow your guests to carry the basket from the guest bedroom to bathroom. Fill these baskets with essentials like travel-size shampoos, lotions, bath bombs and fall-scented candles. Jayden White Seagrass Baskets (3-piece set), $80, from Ashley Furniture HomeStore. hawaiihomemag.com • NOVEMBER 2019 • 13

TRENDS

Bling in the Bath Elegance shines in a new light with the rising trend of bathroom chandeliers. BY ASHLEY INSONG PHOTO BY AUGIE SALBOSA, COURTESY OF ARCHIPELAGO HAWAII

dd a grand piece of jewelry to your bathroom with a chandelier. The elegant lighting fixtures have long been popular in dining rooms and living spaces, and now homeowners are bringing a little “bling” to their bathrooms, too. “It’s not so out of reach anymore, and it has become a normal request for homeowners after viewing bath inspirations in magazines and television shows,” says Cris Johnson, president of the National Kitchen & Bath Association Aloha Chapter and owner of Hawaii Kitchen & Bath. Chandeliers make great focal points and brighten the mood. “It’s an opportunity for homeowners to put their unique spin in their bath while evoking a sense of opulence and tranquility,” Johnson says. Styles of chandeliers range from simple to very grand. They come in many different shapes, colors, sizes and materials, and can range anywhere from a couple of hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. Scale is important in selection, so if you want to add a chandelier to a smaller bathroom, such as a powder room, consider a mini chandelier. One of the most popular locations for bathroom chandeliers is in the center of the room, which allows the chandelier to be the focus and center of attention. Ideal placement will vary depending on layouts. “Every bathroom is different. It takes planning to execute a ‘good’ chandelier placement,” says Tiare Pinto, president of the American Society of Interior Designers — Hawaii Chapter and interior design firm Archipelago Hawaii. If you’re thinking of adding a chandelier to your bathroom, it’s important to consult a professional designer who is familiar with regulations and building codes. Visit nkbaaloha.org, hi.asid.org or biahawaii.org to find a pro.

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Desgined by Tiare Pinto of Archipelago Hawaii, this beautiful Tuscan style bathroom features the Schonbek Rivendell chandelier.

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Wave

Drawing inspiration from the ocean, an architect designs a unique home with views throughout. STORY BY STEPHANIE SILVERSTEIN PHOTOS BY PANAVIZ

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hether strolling the beach, walking on the sidewalk or driving along the road,

people stop to stare at this sculptural home on the southwestern coast of Maui. On the makai side of the house, the curved roof lines cause visitors and residents alike to stop in their sandy tracks, while on the mauka side, drivers slow down and pedestrians pause to see the view that extends through the length of the house to the ocean on the other side. Neil and Suzette Felder wanted their new home to be unique and creative, and to preserve the ocean view from off their property. They reached out to Maui-based architect Marc Taron of Arquitectura, who is known for designing high-end homes with indoor-outdoor features that capture incredible views. And this home needed to be on another level of creativity. “Neil and I both wanted something very different, and it is,” Suzette says. “That was the vision.”

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previous pages: A structural arch rises from the pool to support the cantilever lanai and extends toward the roof for artistic appeal. above: Walls of windows supplied by Maui Windows & Doors allow the interior of the garage and the home itself to appear on display. right: A tile walkway stretches across the reflecting pool, leading the homeowners from the mauka side of the property into their home.

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“I look at the house itself as a piece of art, and that’s why it was important for the ocean to be a part of that artwork.” — NEIL FELDER, HOMEOWNER

above left: The two-story great room has two stories of windows, letting the owners see the ocean from anywhere in the home.

Because the property is not subject to the confines of an association’s design guidelines, Taron was able to extend his creativity beyond the limits of some of his other projects. Taron’s first drawings were innovative, but not quite over-the-top enough for the Felders. “I was like, ‘All right, gloves are off, baby,’ and that’s when I started really coming up with something out of the norm,” Taron recalls. At the top of the Felders’ wish list for their home was the ability to see the ocean through the house from the street. “That’s really something,” Taron

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says, noting that many beachfront houses block the view due to their size and privacy barriers. The Felders wanted to share the ocean view and have it become part of the home’s design. “I look at the house itself as a piece of art, and that’s why it was important for the ocean to be a part of that artwork,” Neil says. Taron designed the house to be modern, sculptural and open. The garage is at street level, and with its two walls of glass windows, the Felders’ Porsche appears to be on display.

above right: A curved ceiling carries the look of the arches seen on the outside of the house. right: The kitchen’s upper cabinets were colormatched to the green in the Amazonite quartzite countertop.

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Entering the home is an experience itself. From the garage, the Felders can walk along an elevated walkway into the second floor of the home or descend an open staircase to the lower level; or, they can ride a glass elevator. From the street, an open stairway with LED lights beneath each tread leads to a tiled walkway over a reflecting pool illuminated by a flickering star field below the water’s surface, as though

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a reflection of the night sky. Along the retaining walls, waterfalls pour into the reflecting pool, adding to the ambiance. Inside, the home is completely open. The walkway leads into the great room, an open concept comprised of the kitchen, dining and living areas that extends to the second story of the home, which was built by Buddy L & Sons. Kitchen and bath designer Cindy Tervola of Tervola Designs used a

below: The arch, which supports the cantilever lanai, has the added benefit of providing shade for this guest bedroom. right: The master bath has both an outdoor and indoor shower, and the husband and wife each have their own floating vanity with under-cabinet LED lighting. Hers is shown here.

color palette drawn from the kitchen’s Amazonite quartzite countertop, a stone that Suzette really liked. “I love my color palette,” Suzette says. “It all blends perfectly.” The modern kitchen has two-tone, flatpanel European cabinetry, mixing light green upper cabinets that were color matched to the countertop with highgloss white lacquer, including matching panels for the Thermador appliances. Through Fleetwood doors from Pacific Source that can be pulled completely open, the great room extends outside to the pool deck and lawn before reaching the beach and ocean beyond. The pool deck is partially shaded by a cantilevered lanai from the second floor, which also inspired the design of the home’s makai-facing exterior. A support system was necessary for the cantilever lanai, and rather

than use a column, Taron designed a sculptural, artistic arch that makes a bold statement. The arch extends from the pool up through the lanai to provide support, and then continues past a guest bedroom — which creates shade for the room — and crests above the roofline. Taron mimicked the shape of the arch throughout the home’s roof, with additional curves to represent a set of rolling waves. “It was ingenious,” Neil says of the structural arch, noting that it allows the rest of the area to remain completely open. The Felders spend most of their time on this side of the house, closest to the ocean but set back enough to enjoy the view from any part of their home. They never tire of it. “I’m always amazed at how beautiful it is,” Suzette says. “It’s so unique. It’s just beautiful.”

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Sands of Time A renovated guest suite is designed to bring in the sand and sea.

STORY BY STEPHANIE KIM PHOTOS BY HAWKINS BIGGINS PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURING MOORHEAD & COMPANY INC.

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rowing up in kailua, j.r. moorhead always knew he wanted to eventually settle down with his family on the Windward Side. Three and a half years ago, it was just his luck, an old friend was selling his home and reached out to offer it to him first. Moorhead happily accepted. The 70-year-old house was a definite fixer-upper, but perfect for Moorhead, a carpenter by trade and owner of Moorhead & Company Inc., which specializes in home renovations. One of the first spaces to be renovated was the soon-to-be guest suite, with a complete overhaul of the once bare basement garage that the previous owners used as a makeshift living area. Moorhead and his team had to overcome a lot of challenges before they could start designing: load bearing walls lacked footing and needed to be restructured, plumbing and electrical had to be made over and something had to be done about a large 14inch step-up into the kitchen and bathroom. “It wasn’t laid out very well,” says Moorhead. The construction phase took some time, with Moorhead working on the project in between jobs. In time, he set out to create a one-bedroom luxury suite for hosting and entertaining family and friends. The newly remodeled guest suite features an open-

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previous pages: This openconcept guest suite features elements intended to evoke a beachy vacation feel, creating a relaxing environment for visiting family and friends. above left: A walnut open shelf with an LED strip light, above, showcases art, plants and knickknacks, while white shaker-style cabinetry, below, provides storage. above right: A sliding barn door painted in teal matches the front door of the guest suite. The handle is crafted from a tree found at nearby Heeia Fishpond. left: The kitchen island serves as the central gathering space, where entertaining and cooking mix, with four seats on one side and a glass cooktop on the other.

concept layout, with the living room flowing into the kitchen. Moorhead opted for a single large bedroom, which has its own walk-in closet. “It was designed for entertaining,” says Moorhead. “There are lots of windows at the front because you can see the ocean, and there’s a nice yard and flowers. It’s a special spot.” The overall focus was to create a relaxing vacation environment, uniting sand and sea. The light, sandy luxury vinyl flooring is paired with pops of blues and greens, like the gorgeous glass feathered tile kitchen backsplash that mimics sea glass. In the kitchen, the addition of a large island, with waterfall edges on both sides, serves as a gathering spot. “I love the open feel of the kitchen,” says Moorhead. New appliances include a glass cooktop at the island and a wall-mounted oven in the white shaker-style cabinetry that’s topped with a white quartz countertop. Moorhead added an open shelf in walnut to display art, plants and knickknacks. A teal barn door, painted to match the front door, leads to the bathroom and laundry area. But what remains as one of the best features of the home is its view. “I love that you can see the sunrise over the ocean,” says Moorhead. He says it’s the most complicated project that he’s done in his life, and also the most rewarding. “It’s my forever house.”

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Morocco a match made in

This unique bathroom remodel is tied together with intricate details. STORY BY KEEGAN TOMONAGA PHOTOS BY HAWKINS BIGGINS PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURING MOORHEAD & COMPANY INC.

his bathroom oasis was once unusable. Plumbing and electrical problems were hidden within the walls and a 1-foot ledge intended as a bench made this now spacious area feel cramped. While spending a night in a luxurious hotel, the homeowners felt inspired by the room’s open-concept bathroom, which featured a large area for changing and an elegant vanity. They knew they wanted these features in their new master bath, as well as a Moroccan aesthetic. With their eyes set on creating a bathroom customized to fit their every desire,

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the homeowners sought the help of Moorhead & Company Inc., which worked closely with them to bring their vision to fruition. With clear direction to incorporate Moroccan lattice, Moorhead & Company Inc. got to work taking precise measurements — checking their work four times — and sent raw beech wood to Morocco to be made into cabinet doors and custom saloon doors to frame the entrance to the master bath. The beech wood was ordered raw so Mosaic House could build the Moroccan café and cabinet doors to be a perfect match. The Moorhead team used the same wood to build the openshelf vanity for a consistent look.

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above: A glass tile backsplash inspired by the color of the lotus mural lines the perimeter walls of the shower, and repeats as a backsplash for the vanity.

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right: Blue vessel sinks are halfway recessed and centered below the overhead lights, creating a light display beneath the Dekton counter.

“After the vanity was built, stained and installed, we brought our countertop team to wrap it,” says J.R. Moorhead. They chose Dekton for the countertops because of its nonporous, scratch- and abrasion-resistant properties that make it ideal to withstand the natural wear a bathroom countertop endures. But working with the material has its challenges. “The color isn’t solid throughout like marble or quartz … [making] the way we cut and shape the edges much more tricky,” Moorhead says. Keeping with the Moroccan theme, the homeowners turned to Thomas Deir Studios, a company that’s been around for nearly 25 years, and its team of Hawaii artists and craftsmen to paint a lotus mural that stretches across eight different tiles of their new shower. Everything was taken into consideration when selecting details for this project. A glass mosaic tile backsplash from Daltile complements the colors from the lotus mural and is repeated along the perimeter walls of the shower, tying in the look. Blue vessel sinks are halfway recessed and precisely centered below the overhead lights to create a magical light display beneath the glass sinks. Every detail of this bathroom remodel, big and small, was well-thought out by the team at Moorhead, allowing the homeowners to achieve their dream for a space that is entirely their own. “This bathroom was definitely one of a kind,” Moorhead says.

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WELCOME IN 1985, BIA-HAWAII HAD ITS FIRST RENAISSANCE BUILDING & REMODELING AWARDS COMPETITION. Now known as the Building Industry Design & Construction Awards, the competition features the best in remodeling and new construction projects statewide. We have come a long way and have evolved into one of the most prestigious building and design competitions in Hawaii. Entries are judged on creativity, use of materials, craftsmanship, functionality and design principles. These award-winning designs incorporate the latest technologies and products on the market today. From sustainable living and luxurious outdoor spaces to commercial and retail spaces that become community gathering places, consumers will learn about and be inspired by the exciting possibilities for their next projects. Congratulations to all of our winners and to all who submitted their hard work for consideration. Heartfelt appreciation to our team of jurists, who spent many hours reviewing and scoring the submissions.

MEET THE JURORS

J O S EPH FER R A RO FAIA, LEED AP PRESIDENT, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS HONOLULU CHAPTER CHAIRMAN, FERRARO CHOI & ASSOCIATES LTD.

Gladys Quinto Marrone, CAE BIA-Hawaii CEO & Chief Lobbyist

M A R S H A LL R . H ICKOX PRESIDENT, BIA-HAWAII PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, HOMEWORKS CONSTRUCTION INC.

THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII ANNUAL BUILDING INDUSTRY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION AWARDS has a 34-year history of presenting prestigious construction projects in Hawaii. BIA-Hawaii, in partnership with the National Kitchen & Bath Association Aloha Chapter, has elevated this construction competition and allowed us to provide proper accolades for the outstanding quality and workmanship of builders, designers and architects. An elite panel of judges was asked to review and score each entrant in a number of criteria. Each judge brings their own experience in architecture, interior design and construction. I would like to take this opportunity to say mahalo to each of the judges for your time, energy and expertise in design and construction. This competition could not be the most successful and prestigious design and construction competition in Hawaii without each of you. Thank you to our partners at NKBA Aloha Chapter and Hawaii Home + Remodeling magazine for your continued support and for elevating the Building Industry Design & Construction Awards to an unparalleled status. Your partnership has been a blessing and we look forward to many more successful years ahead. A special thanks to all of the entrants in the 2019 Building Industry Design & Construction Awards competition. Please keep striving for excellence for your clients, because they are the true winners of your valiant attention to detail and hard work. We will see you again next year.

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HOAKALEI GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE The Hoakalei Golf Course Clubhouse was designed to provide members with a variety of social amenities and to create a clubhouse that unites with the golf course, creating a more enhanced golfing experience. It’s a state-of-the-art facility with sustainable strategies such as a 300 kW photovoltaic array, energy-efficient glazing, durable materials, natural ventilation, light shafts, large overhangs and shaded perimeter porches. A theme of both floral and water patterns is carried throughout the project — seen in the carpet, at the entry gates, with the light fixtures, in the infinity edge swimming pool and throughout the facility’s interior design concept. hawaiihomemag.com • NOVEMBER 2019 • 35

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The Carl Reppun Award goes to Moorhead & Company Inc., whose M. Residential project demonstrates creative design and quintessential construction. The award is presented to a small to medium-sized builder whose work exemplifies excellence. According to the judges, the M. Residential project shows elegance and attention to detail. For these reasons, it is BIA-Hawaii’s privilege to present this award to Moorhead & Company Inc. in 2019.

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DISTINGUISHED KITCHEN & BATH DESIGNER AWARD PHOTOS: Aaron K. Yoshino, Ryan Siphers

The NKBA Aloha Chapter Kitchen & Bath Design Competition was established more than 20 years ago, honoring Hawaii’s talented designers and outstanding projects through the years. The competition is based on design principles set forth by the National Kitchen & Bath Association and judged by a certified kitchen and bath designer and professionals from BIA-Hawaii, ASID Hawaii Chapter and AIA Honolulu. This year, the NKBA Aloha Chapter acknowledged and honored a certified kitchen and bath designer in Hawaii who has consistently showcased and entered kitchen and bath projects in the NKBA Design Competition for 10 years or more, winning awards at various levels, including multiple top-level technical awards (which is a big achievement on its own), and has had multiple projects selected through the years for the Hawaii Home + Remodeling Editor’s Choice Award. The 2019 Distinguished Kitchen & Bath Designer was awarded to Shelley Tanner, a certified kitchen designer with John Cook Kitchens. hawaiihomemag.com • NOVEMBER 2019 • 37

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The Moroccan Oasis bathroom is one of a kind when it comes to design, materials and overall workmanship, from hand-painted designs on tile to customized cabinets with Moroccan lattice to dual blue vessel sinks that are centered on the lights above so they shine down through the sink bowl. All of this is surrounded with beautiful blue glass accent tile to accentuate the blue in the lotus flower, bringing everything together.

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The Hoakalei Clubhouse wanted a wall that not only provides security, but also allows for an unobstructed view of the poolside cabanas and beautiful golf course. The project accomplished this with elegant rollup doors that disappear into the ceiling when the facility is in use and then turns into a solid, secure wall when not in use.

The pool at this Kahala property is a calming, harmonious outdoor palace in the center of the home and garden. The design solution called for a pool and deck with clean and simple lines, surrounded by tropical plantings.

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RENOVATION OF GARTLEY HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA

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The renovation of Gartley Hall at the University of Hawaii at Manoa maintains the historical value of the place and provides a state-of-the-art educational facility to support Hawaii’s scholars and future social workers. In addition to the restored character and the resolution of the significant structural issues, Gartley Hall has achieved a Gold LEED certificate as an energy-efficient and sustainable building.

Nestled at the base of Olomana, this newly constructed residence is designed to show off sweeping views from mauka to makai. The home was successfully certified to ENERGY STAR®,EPA Indoor airPLUS and LEED for Homes v4 Platinum. It’s a beacon of architectural reverence, craftsmanship and unparalleled quality, seamlessly integrating the client’s wishes without compromise while enhancing the surrounding environment.

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The Anaha Townhouse Senior Residence provides a mother and daughter their very own space that takes less maintenance, has convenient parking, an aging-in-place bathroom, and a private tatami room to perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony they enjoy doing together.

This guest suite was remodeled into a beautiful beachthemed getaway with an open kitchen, large bedroom, walkin closet, laundry room and full bathroom. The large island built in the kitchen acts as the gathering spot for friends and family as they enjoy the beautiful ocean view. From the glass feathered tile used as a backsplash in the kitchen to the color of the barnyard door, this suite was designed for relaxation by the beach.

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GRAND AWARD: RESIDENTIAL REMODELING MORE THAN $450,000 BL ACK POINT VILL A ENTR ANT: Barker Kappelle Construction PHOTO: Olivier Koning

The Black Point Villa remodel elevates an existing 1950s single-wall house to a modern, connected home with indoor-outdoor tropical resort-style living. The kitchen, dining and living rooms were transitioned into a seamless, light, breathable and flowing common area. The remodeled oasis evokes relaxation, capturing the essence of luxury in a classic 1950s tropical villa.

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MCCULLY APARTMENTS ENTR ANT: Masterpiece Construction LLC PHOTO: Caiel Manuel

The design goal is to create a geographically and culturally friendly, comfortable, affordable yet still contemporary modern infrastructure. The four housing units are designed for sustainable and ecologically driven solutions such as daylight (large safety glass windows), sunlight harvesting photovoltaic water heater panels, and split-unit air conditioning. Overall, the project is intended to accommodate and meet all the necessary elements of single-family housing.

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This Waimanalo home exemplifies a classic Hawaii beach house with beautiful ocean and mountain views while incorporating some modern techniques such as cross ventilation and borrowed light, which helps keep the home cool throughout the year. The home also has a lot of windows to make the best use of natural light. While the interior is modern, the exterior still gives the home a “sense of place” in the simple neighborhood.

The Style Loft Salon was remodeled to represent a highend modern, stylish new age salon. The design concept incorporated new technologies, current design elements as well as cost and energy saving solutions, giving it a sleek and inviting welcome to a well-deserved day at the salon. The unique color palette promotes relaxation while the simplicity in the details is reflected in the remodel. The architect was Rachael Jorgensen of District Architects.

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GRAND AWARD: NEW COMMERCIAL UP TO 7,500 SQ. FT.

HICKAM FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WINDWARD BRANCH FACILITY ENTR ANT: NewGround International

GRAND AWARD: NEWLY DEVELOPED COMMUNITY (MORE THAN 4 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES) DIVISION: LESS THAN $1 MILLION PER UNIT

HOOULU AT HOOPILI ENTR ANT: D.R. Horton Hawaii PHOTO: Courtesy of D.R. Horton Hawaii

The contemporary branch storefront features a sleek, colorful glass ATM facility for after-hours use, and an all-glass storefront mall interface and entrance. Utilizing vibrant colors, shapes and patterns in the floor coverings, wall colors and ceiling materials, the well illuminated interior has been designed to draw the Windward community into the branch to experience the personalized member services of the Hickam member service team.

As Hawaii’s newest mixed-use community in West Oahu, Hoopili is self-sustaining and designed around the core principles of providing attainable housing for Hawaii’s working families. The single-family and multifamily townhomes come in a variety of home styles and floor plans. Hoopili gives residents a taste of a convenient life with seven community and recreation centers as well as a community garden. The location also gives easy access to schools, recreation, shopping, dining and the new rail.

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GRAND AWARD: CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTIAL REMODELING UP TO $200,000

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Hoopili aims to encompass everything residents might need – from services and goods to recreation – all within walking or biking distance from their homes. These single-family homes are designed with modern plantation exterior and contemporary interior finishes. The homes come in three floor plans; some home lots accommodate expansions, allowing homeowners to add bedrooms or living areas. This “grow” aspect is intended to meet the needs of multigenerational families. 42 • NOVEMBER 2019 • hawaiihomemag.com

ROSS CONDO REMODEL ENTR ANT: Moorhead & Company Inc. PHOTO: Hawkins Biggins Photography

The two-bedroom, two-bathroom renovation is on the beach at Waikiki, steps away from the ocean. Opening up the condo allows better views of the beach, and custom-made white cabinets with contrasting gray cabinets, along with a beautiful countertop with a glass backsplash, certainly highlight the design.

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GRAND AWARD: CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTIAL REMODELING MORE THAN $450,000

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This third-floor Waikiki condo has an open, clean, contemporary boatlike design with pocketing sliding glass doors and a new frameless glass lanai railing to provide a seamless panoramic ocean view.

This project was intended to make the house stand out from the rest in the neighborhood and to increase its value. The home was designed with an open-concept kitchen with a stovetop and farmers sink in the custom-built island. The cabinets were installed along the wall for more storage and built-in appliances provide more space.

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olished concrete flooring is a trend that has dominated in large-scale commercial applications, and lately the shiny, polished flooring has been rising in popularity among homeowners seeking a sleek, industrial look for their living spaces. Polished concrete flooring is low maintenance and eases some of the worries that come with other flooring products. Dust is easily swept away and stains, dents and water damage are highly unlikely. “Homeowners can use something as simple as a Swiffer broom with mild cleaning solution and water,” says Richard Gryde of Classic Concrete Polishing, a locally owned company that helps homeowners revitalize concrete with budget- and eco-conscious

applications. He adds that it is important to avoid using acidic cleaning solutions that could ruin the polish. In addition to simple home maintenance, homeowners should have their concrete polished professionally every couple of years and can select their preferred shine or gloss level. A high-gloss finish gives a glasslike effect, the shiniest selection. While it has a glassy look, Classic Concrete Polishing adds a protective layer to create a nonslip surface for safety. “If you’re looking for a cost-effective flooring option, high quality of service and a beautiful project, we’re here to help,” Gryde says. “A properly maintained polished concrete floor will last a lifetime.” hawaiihomemag.com • NOVEMBER 2019 • 45

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5 Tips for Handling a Required Renovation Home improvement projects are fun, but when a house is in disrepair and renovating is necessary, there are a few things every homeowner should keep in mind. BY LENNIE OMALZA

iving a home a facelift — whether it’s upgrading countertops and cabinetry or painting each room a different color — can be an exciting, sometimes stressful choice. But sometimes, it’s no choice at all. When a home is worn down, renovations can be necessary, even urgent. Perhaps you purchased a house knowing renovations were necessary, or you fell behind on maintenance and renovating is imminent. Regardless of how you got here, there are a few tips you should keep in mind as you embark on your renovation journey.

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1. ENSURE RENOVATION IS THE ANSWER. Sometimes, a complete rebuild is a better solution. Consider what’s best for you and your budget. If you’re feeling unsure, check out hawaiihomemag.com/renovatereplace.

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2. PRIORITIZE YOUR PROJECTS. Unless you have an unlimited budget, it’s best to complete renovation projects in order of importance. Fixing structural damage or anything else necessary for everyday living come first. Drywall repairs, paint touch-ups and the like are lower priorities. If you’ve just purchased a fixer-upper, be sure to check on plumbing — water issues can quickly lead to additional damage. 3. THINK ABOUT TIMING. Depending on the scope of work, remodeling could be a lengthy process. If you’re dealing with something major, such as a structural change, flexible living arrangements could be in order. Make plans for how you and your ohana will handle this during the renovation period.

4. FIND THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR FOR THE JOB. Different contractors may specialize in different types of renovation projects. Shop around and be sure to get three to five quotes. A good place to start is with Hawaii Home + Remodeling’s Resource Guide. 5. FIGURE OUT FINANCING. For smaller projects, cash is ideal and credit cards are an option. But often, financing a home renovation will require some type of loan. Always secure your financing before hiring contractors and beginning the renovation process.

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Q&A Jordan Lum, Mortage Loan Consultant, NMLS # 1525165 HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union

When working with members who need to renovate due to their home being in disrepair, what is the best advice you can offer? A: Leave electrical, plumbing and all other major renovations to the experts. With that said, depending on your appetite for adventure, hands-on abilities and magnitude of the repair, consider doing some of the work, such as simple decorative upgrades, yourself. On the opposite end of the spectrum, sometimes if the home is too far in disrepair, a complete rebuild may be in order.

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A: Financial institutions are always running Home Equity Line of Credit rate specials trying to get new business. It should be noted that the intent of any line of credit, HELOCs included, is to cover shorter-term expenses as well as unforeseen expenses. It’s fine if you intend to use a HELOC for a large ticket item, like an extension on your home, if you are OK with chasing rates when the promotional period is over. Otherwise, plan out your budget by keeping the normal payment in mind once the promotional rate is over. At HawaiiUSA FCU, we also have a Home Improvement Loan program, which has attractive rates and terms.

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Another option to secure your home is utilizing smarter devices, like the Google Nest Cam IQ Indoor and Google Nest Cam IQ Outdoor. These devices allow for easy monitoring of your home’s interior and exterior spaces. The Nest Cam IQ features Nest Aware, which allows it to distinguish a person from an object, and provides crystal-clear communication that lets you hear and speak clearly through the microphone. Plus, no matter the time of day, the picture will be easy to see. Google Nest Cam IQ Outdoor is also weatherproof and tamper-resistant.

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This arrangement mixes a real air-purifying snake plant with fake succulents filling in the pot.

In Faux Bloom A simple guide to decorating your home with artificial plants. BY KEEGAN TOMONAGA PHOTO BY LEAH FRIEL

ontrary to popular belief, faux plants and flowers can look incredibly stylish when utilized correctly. They also provide many benefits in addition to looking perfect year-round, especially for pet owners and those on a budget. Here are four must-know tips and tricks for those lacking a green thumb.

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We all know — and despise — the tacky look of an obvious faux plant, and many of us shy away from using them in our homes because of this. However, the quality of fake plants has grown over the years, making it difficult to distinguish the real from the fake. By investing in higher quality artificial plants and flowers, they’ll look anything but tacky. If the thought of spending more on a fake plant than a real one concerns you, think about all the money and time you’ll save when you cut out the cost of care. HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT

The biggest giveaway when it comes to using artificial foliage is a beautiful assortment of houseplants in a dark, isolated area. Instead, put your faux beauties in an area where they would actually be able to grow if they were alive. This technique makes it that much more believable, so houseguests won’t question your plant life-preserving abilities.

BLEND THE REAL WITH THE FAKE

While fake plants are better for pet owners, frequent travelers and those suffering from allergies, there’s no beating the improved air quality real houseplants provide. To get the best of both worlds, consider blending the two together. To do this, select one air-purifying houseplant, such as a snake plant or common ivy, and add fake plants of your choice into the pot. This allows you to enjoy the benefits

of an air-purifying plant while cutting down on the maintenance. KEEPING UP APPEARANCES

Now that you have everyone fooled, remember to give your fake plants a quick dusting every couple of weeks. To keep things fresh, consider rearranging your plants every so often or alternating flower bouquets seasonally. hawaiihomemag.com • NOVEMBER 2019 • 55

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Highlighting Award-Winning Design and Construction The annual awards competition recognizes a range of remarkable work. BY GLADYS QUINTO MARRONE

he prestigious bia-hawaii building industry design & construction awards competition celebrates excellence and recognizes collaborative partnerships within the design and construction industry. We are always impressed by the entries! The complete guide to the awards is published in this issue, and here I’ll highlight a few of the winning projects. To take advantage of our beautiful surroundings, the winner in our Outdoor Living Residential category, submitted by Pacific Pool & Spa, created a beautifully

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is the 2019 Overall Grand Award winner. Peter Vincent Architects’ winning entry is a clubhouse that unites with the golf course, creating a more enhanced golfing experience, and providing club members with a variety of social amenities. Carl Reppun was the first committee chair when the competition began as the BIA Renaissance Awards. A highly competitive award in his name is given to a small-volume contracting company for excellence in residential work. We congratulate Moorhead & Company Inc. for this well-deserved honor this year! Thank you to all of our entrants and congratulations to all of our 2019 winners! Gladys Quinto Marrone is CEO of the Building Industry Association – Hawaii.

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plant pots and vases can be stand-alone pieces of art, but they are also a great way to accentuate house plants and flower arrangements while adding character to your home. The perfect planter can be used to highlight the color scheme within a home or act as the focal point of a coffee table. Here’s a selection of trendy shapes, colors and sizes that are sure to complement any space.

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: A. and D. Nordom Glass Box Set, $150, from HomeWorld Furniture B. Sage Split Leaf Candle Holder, $66, from HomeWorld Furniture C. S ilver Candle Holder, $60, from Red Knot, with 12-inch Grass Orb, $55, from HomeWorld Furniture E. Sage Asymmetrical Metal Vase, $94, from HomeWorld Furniture F. Ceramic Bottle in Gray, $49, from Ashley Furniture HomeStore

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