
CLIENT
First Hawaiian Bank
LOCATION
Kālia, Waikīkī, O‘ahu
SIZE
5,000 sf
SERVICES
Architecture
Interior Design
YEAR
2021
The branch features an open, contemporary design inspired by muliwai, the delta where the stream meets the sea, a nod to Waikīkī’s naturally rich and abundant past. Just as the muliwai produced and nurtured a rich productive ecosystem for sustainable living, First Hawaiian Bank’s new location will serve as a destination to protect and cultivate the financial well-being of its customers.
DESCRIPTION
The First Hawaiian Bank Waikīkī Lewers 5,061-square foot location, at 2181 Kalākaua Avenue, is just steps from FHB’s previous Waikīkī location. FHB has had a presence in Waikiki since 1941, and the opening of this new branch celebrates 80 years of service in this historic community. The full-service branch offers several options for its customers including personal and business banking deposit and lending services; specialists trained in retirement planning, wealth management, and residential mortgage needs; 24/7 access to no-envelope ATM; and a new dedicated service counter for merchant customers within the branch. The branch also low-VOC paint, LED lighting with occupancy sensors, and UV tinted glass windows, which provide ample natural light. The branch features an open, contemporary design inspired by muliwai, the delta where the stream meets the sea, a nod to Waikīkī’s naturally rich and abundant past. Just as the muliwai produced and nurtured a rich productive ecosystem for sustainable living, First Hawaiian Bank’s new location will serve as a destination to protect and cultivate the financial well-being of its customers.
Photography / Oliver Koning






