Recognition
WhiteSpace Architects’ designs have been recognized by a wide array of highly respected local and national organizations including:
American Institute of Architects
American Society of Interior Designers
Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation
Hawai‘i Visitor and Convention Bureau
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Hawai‘i and National Kitchen & Bath Association
Pacific Business News’
Women Who Mean Business
2020 – Women Who Mean Business honoree
Each year PBN honors Hawaii businesswomen in non- and for-profit business sectors who affect change in their relevant fields through leadership skills, business knowledge and dedication in their industry.
This year 28 women were nominated from the areas of architecture, retail, real estate, banking and other industries. Women are nominated by peers and colleagues based on their business acumen, work ethic and individual achievements.
We congratulate Laura Ayers on her outstanding achievements in the field of architecture and as PBN’s 2020 Women Who Mean Business honoree.
Honolulu Coffee Experience Center
2016 – Overall Grand Award Building Industry Association of Hawai’i
2016 – BIA – Overall Grand Award – Commercial Remodeling.
2016 – BIA – Grand Award – Commercial Remodeling up to 7,500 sf
143 Hekili
2016 – Mayor’s Choice Award American Institute of Architects, Hawai’i chapter
2016 – BIA – Award of Merit – New Commercial project under 7500 sf.
2016 – NAIOP Award – New Commercial project 40,000 sf or less
American Savings Bank - Kailua Branch
2015 – Grand Award, Commercial Remodeling Category Building Industry Association of Hawaii
Bishop Bank Building Renovation
2011 – Historic Preservation Honor Award, Historic Hawai’i Foundation
40 South School Street
2009 – Award of Excellence, American Society of Interior Designers
2008 – Jack C. Lipman AIA Memberʻs Choice Award, AIA Honolulu
2009 – BIA Renaissance Building and Remodeling Award, Hawai’i BuiltGreen Division, Building Industry Association of Hawai’i
2008 – Green Building Award – Renovation Award, Projects 40,000 s.f. or less, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Hawai’i
Molokai Plantation Home
2006 – Grand Award for Residential Remodeling, Building Industry of Hawai’i Association
Ulili Residence
2004 – Grand for New Residential, Building Industry of Hawai’i Association
Kenny’s Restaurant Renovation
2004 – Grand Award for Commercial Remodeling, Building Industry of Hawai’i Association
Hale Waiolu
2003 – Grand Award for New Residential, Building Industry of Hawai’i Association
Molokai Ranch Lodge
2001 – Grand Award for New Commercial – 15,000+ s.f. Division Building Industry of Hawai’i Association
2001 – Project of the Year, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)
Molokai Visitor Camps
2001 – Certificate of Merit, Environmental Preservation Hawai’i Visitors & Convention Bureau
2001 – The Best of the Coast, Tourism, Coastal Living Magazine