Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Monday, Jan. 21
The AIA Honolulu office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will re-open for regular business on Tuesday, January 22 at 9am.
For info during this period go to AIA Honolulu or the AIA National self-service help page.
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Call for Entries: 2019 KUKULU HALE AWARDS (Letter of Intent Feb. 1)
Recognizing projects and people in the state’s commercial real estate industry
2019 Kukulu Hale Awards, recognizing excellence in Hawaii’s commercial real estate industry. New projects and renovations completed for the public, private and nonprofit sectors are eligible if completed in Hawaii between January 31, 2016 and January 31, 2019. Nominations may be submitted by any person or entity affiliated with the project.
Important 2019 Dates:
Friday, Feb. 1: Deadline to postmark Letter of Intent to enter
Friday, March 1: Entry portfolios due
Friday, May 3: Awards announced at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Entry forms and information are available by calling Barbie Rosario at NAIOP Hawaii, (808) 864-7983, or email barbie@naiophawaii.org or visit www.naiophawaii.org.
AIA Honolulu Updates
Welcome 2019 AIA Honolulu Board of Directors
AIA Honolulu would like to welcome our 2019 AIA Honolulu Officers and Board of Directors. Their term started Jan. 1, 2019 and if you would like to meet them please attend our 2019 Annual Kick-Off Party on Thursday, Jan. 24.
Serving as president is Joe Ferraro, FAIA of Ferraro Choi And Associates. Our other officers are Vice-President/President-Elect Purnima McCutcheon, AIA with Oceanwide Resort; Treasurer Sean Baumes, AIA, with WCIT Architecture and Secretary Jen Toba-Davila, AIA with Philpotts Interiors.
The 2019 Board of Directors consist of.....
2018-2019 Board of Directors: Deirdre Stearns, AIA with AHL; Aki Yoshida, AIA with InForm Design; Todd Hassler, AIA with Peter Vincent Architects and Hale Takazawa, AIA with Hale Takazawa, Architect.
2019-2020 Board of Directors: Richard Furst, AIA with Wiss, Janney, Elstner & Associates; Chretien Macutay, AIA with G70; Jennifer Poepoe, AIA with Ferraro Choi And Associates; Kevin Wilcock, AIA with RIM Architects; John Hetherington, AIA (Hawaii) with Hetherington Architecture.
2019 Associate Directors: Henry Schneider IV, Assoc. AIA with Trinity ERD and Danielle Yafuso, Assoc. AIA with First Hawaiian Bank.
2019 Public Directors: Larry Heim, Hon. Affiliate with HonBlue and Jennifer Pang with Pang Communications.
2019 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship Opportunities
Join Us! Start Your Sponsorship Early and Pick Your Programs
Get On Board Early! In 2019 you will see lots of exciting sponsorship and networking opportunities. Support your profession and become an AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsor Today!
Start your partnership by supporting our 2019 Joint Kickoff Party on January 24 and pick which program-specific sponsorship opportunities your firm would like to align with and at what levels. Your options are limitless!
Email or call us at (808) 628-7245 for questions.
AIA Committee Meeting
AIA Honolulu committee meetings are open to all active AIA Honolulu members.
Jan 10: Housing Committee Meeting
No RSVP for Thursday, January 10, 12pm-1pm! The AIA Honolulu Housing Committee was created to promote the development of safe, attractive, accessible, and affordable housing. It will provide leadership, advocacy, and education to the profession and the public in matters related to housing design.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jan 10: YAF Pau Hana: Ferguson's Irish Pub, Downtown
RSVP Today! Thursday, Jan. 10, 5:30pm-7pm, Ferguson’s Pub
Kick off the New Year and join us for the Young Architects Forum (YAF) January Pau Hana and networking event at Ferguson’s Pub in downtown Honolulu. Ferguson’s will be providing complimentary pupus to enjoy at the beautiful bar in the historic Dillingham Transportation Building. Come network with your professional peers and build new relationships with colleagues from the up and coming generation of leaders in Hawaii's design and construction industry!
Mahalo 2019 Young Architects Forum Sponsors!
2019 AIA Honolulu & AIA Hawaii Kick Off Party
It's Time to Celebrate! Join Us on Thursday, Jan. 24, 5pm-8pm
Come Party with AIA Honolulu & Enjoy Great Company, Door Prizes & Food Catered by Da Spot
Join AIA Honolulu for our annual Kick-Off Party at the Center for Architecture! Bring your colleague(s), friend(s) and/or spouse for a fun evening with great networking. View Party Flyer.
Meet our new 2019 Board and hear what the year will bring. We will also thank our outgoing board and celebrate our Newly Licensed Architects.
Refreshments: Included in the price is two drinks and delicious heavy pupus.
Cost: $40 for AIA Members (AIA, FAIA, ME, Allied), $30 for Assoc. AIA Members, $50 for Non-Members and $20 for Students until Jan. 23. At the Door fee is $60 for ALL.
MAHALO 2019 KICK OFF PARTY SPONSORS!
KICK OFF PARTY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
Become An Annual Sponsor & Start with the Kick Off Party! View 2019 Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today. Questions? Email Camilla Nicholas, AIA Honolulu.
AIA Honolulu Member Update
Allied Members Kieselbach Woodworks in the News
Congratulations Allied Member Nichoas Haigler, Allied Member with Kieselbach Woodworks for being featured in the Pacific Business News January 3 in an article titled "Woodworker carves out a niche in business."
Wayne Kieselbach is the owner and founder of Kakaako-based Kieselbach Woodworks. The company, which specializes in the manufacturing of high-quality wood products, opened its doors in 1994.....Kieselbach arrived in Hawaii over 30 years ago to manage an ice cream plant in the Islands. Read More >
AIA Honolulu Job Board
Three (3) New Jobs Just Listed and Five (5) Total on our Job Board
Post a job with AIA Honolulu!
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- NEW! Junior Project Manager - hi.arch.y llp
- NEW! Interior Designer - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc.
- NEW! Architectural Associate - Pacific Asia Design Group, Inc.
- .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board to view all jobs listed.
AIA National Career Center
The AIA National Career Center is also a great place to look for your next career or post a job. Check back frequently as new jobs are posted every day.
AIA National Updates
AIA Recipients for 2019 Institute Honor Awards for Interior Architecture
AIA is recognizing nine projects with its 2019 Institute Honor Awards for Interior Architecture. The 2019 Interior Architecture program celebrates the most innovative interior spaces. The five-member jury evaluates entries based on design achievement, including sense of place and purpose, ecology and environmental sustainability and history.
- Apple Store, Upper East Side, New York City | Bohlin Cywinski Jackson
- Design Office, Austin, Texas | Alterstudio Architecture
- Hyundai Capital Convention Hall, Seoul, South Korea | Gensler
- New United States Courthouse, Los Angeles, Los Angeles | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
- Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark | BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group
- Optimo, Chicago | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago | Gensler
- St. Pius Chapel and Prayer Garden, New Orleans | Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
- Studio Dental II, San Francisco | Montalba Architects
Visit AIA’s website for more information on the Institute Honor Awards for Interior Architecture.
Register Today! Grassroots 2019 March 6-8 in Washington DC
Register Now for Grassroots 2019 and this year's event will be held in Washington, DC March 6-8 at the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel.
Grassroots 2019 is AIA’s annual leadership and legislative event for elected chapter leaders and chapter staff. This year’s agenda emphasizes chapter and community leadership with workshops designed to help elected chapter officers become more effective chapter and civic leaders. Attendees share information, ideas, and best practices with their counterparts from around the country and are given the opportunity to provide input on AIA initiatives. There are also many networking opportunities with peers and AIA national staff. This year’s theme is “People. Purpose. Partnerships.” Learn More.
AIA Grassroots 2019 Leadership Conference Scholarship Due Feb. 4
The Call for Applications for Scholarships for Emerging Professionals to attend the AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference in Washington DC on March 6-8 is Now Open! The scholarship is provided to Associates and Young Architect members of AIA, who have been registered less than 10 years. The scholarship covers airfare and registration expenses. Read more >
Application deadline is February 4, 2019.
Upcoming Community Events
- Jan 30-Feb 1: 2019 SMPS Pacific Regional Conference
Two and a half days of professional development through 18 powerful learning sessions, 3 keynote sessions and several fun networking events, this will be a wave you don't want to miss.
When/Where: January 30-Feb 1 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Register: Click Here to register online with SMPS
- Feb. 11: 2019 Historic Hawaii Foundation Preservation Honor Awards
The Historic Hawaii Foundation is seeking preservation projects from all islands and the deadline to submit nominations is February 11. The Awards offer architects and their project partners a wonderful opportunity to receive recognition for and showcase their preservation-related projects with their peers. Click here for more information.