Your’s Truly

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Narrative: Hidden Secrete

Business in the front meets party in the back at this 1920’s era lounge. The front room design is a nod to the original curio shop which sold some of the first Hawaiian postcards in the world. The back room is a tribute to the shop’s Hawaiiana obsessed founder who collected artifacts through out decades.

Head to the bar where you get a key providing access to your own mail box for the night. Drinks are ordered through postcard service and you’ll find you adventurous cocktail inside your locked PO Box.

Set of beige mailboxes with numbered slots against a wall in a lobby, with a large potted plant on the right side and a wall with the words 'U.S. POST OFFICE HON L LUI H WAI' spelled out in metal letters above.
Interior of a stylish restaurant or bar with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, black lighting fixtures, a bar area in the background, and tables with candles and glassware, featuring seating with red or neutral-colored seating and a large painting on the wall.
A table with a notepad, pencil, and empty glass tumbler in a dimly lit setting with a leather tufted booth in the background.
A person is holding a key fob with a key in front of a wall of mailboxes.
A tropical-themed restaurant with bamboo decor, rope accents, lanterns, and a painted mural featuring a tropical landscape and the words "Yours Truly" on the back wall.
A woman with long brown hair wearing a navy dress with a white floral pattern is reaching out to touch a green-lit display box on a wall of yellow lockers. The lockers are labeled with numbers and have padlocks. The background features a woven bamboo wall and a rustic wooden wheel.
Interior of a restaurant decorated with Hawaiian and nautical themed items, featuring tables with tropical-themed tablecloths, bamboo fixtures, hanging lanterns, ropes, and nautical decor like ship wheels.

PIKO restaurant + bar

Location: Waikiki, Hawaii

Narrative: energy at the shore

Piko Kitchen + Bar honors the vibrant history of Waikiki’s beachfront and wetlands. The restaurant reimagines the legacy of the area’s waterfront, blending the rich bounty of the makai’s wetlands with the ocean-inspired flavors that have shaped the region’s culinary traditions throughout history. It’s a celebration of both land and sea, where each dish tells a story of Waikiki’s enduring connection to the natural world.

Piko draws inspiration from Waikiki’s rich history, blending it with a contemporary twist to create a dynamic izakaya experience for both spirited locals and guests.

The restaurant reimagines the century-old fishponds that hold a special place in Waikiki’s heart. From the enduring stone walls to the delicate plating of Olonā, every design element is thoughtfully woven together, honoring the deep cultural heritage of Waikiki while offering a fresh, modern perspective.

Interior view of a modern restaurant or cafe with a wooden bar counter, blue patterned tiles, and wooden chairs, stainless steel kitchen area behind the bar, large glass windows showing outdoor rocky landscape.
A row of colorful cocktails on a gray surface against a blue tiled wall with white patterns, including a pink drink in a martini glass, a pinkish drink with mint leaves, an orange drink garnished with mint, a green drink with whipped cream, and a clear drink with herbs.
Photo of a dining area with blue plates and silverware, wooden table, and a blue water-themed wall mural in the background.
Inside a restaurant near a window with a view of a street and outdoor seating, featuring a wooden counter with stone supports and stools, set with napkins and small plates.
Interior of a space decorated with custom woven wicker hanging lamps and a wall with a rock wall pattern. There are sheer white curtains in front of windows, sunlight streaming through.
Interior of a modern restaurant with wooden ceiling and walls, hanging decorative sculptures, a large stone wall, and a bustling dining area with people dining and working.

‘Olili

Location: Waikiki, Hawaii

Narrative: Hawaiian Highland

This specialty restaurant celebrates the history of the Hawaiian Highlands – a community of agrarian villages that once overlooked Waikiki’s fishing shores. 

Going deeper into the Hawaiian Highland ethos, the design showcases Hawaiian traditions, explores local sourcing, leverages talk story and explores the rich history of Waikiki’s agrarian lifestyle. Using these fundamental foundations, the design re-imagines the humble hillside hale, the social public garden and the traditions of Waikiki’s agrarian community.

The designation ‘olili is a name which explores the farmers relationship to sun, moon and sea. Olili, in it’s most literal definition means shimmer, shine or sparkle. A perfect description for the shimmer of the sea, the shine of the sun and the sparkle of the stars.

Interior of a modern restaurant or bar with wooden tables, black chairs, a bar counter with barstools, and decorative lighting fixtures on the ceiling.
A variety of Asian dishes on a wooden table, including rice, grilled vegetables, meats, seafood, and side dishes in bowls and plates.
Close-up of a wooden geometric pattern engraved on a surface.
Interior of a bright dining area with a round wooden table and six woven chairs, large floor-to-ceiling windows showing palm trees and buildings outside, and decorative hanging light fixtures.
Two cocktails on a white speckled table in a restaurant: one is a brownish mixed drink with ice, cucumber, and mint garnishes in a short glass, and the other is a bright green frozen cocktail in a tall martini glass.
Interior of a modern restaurant or bar with wooden tables and chairs, a bar counter with bottles, stylish hanging lights, and decorative wall art.