Brian T. Takahashi

Architects Hawaii

1001 Bishop St., Suite 300

Honolulu, HI 96813

www.architects-hawaii.com

Phone: (808) 523-9636

E-mail: briant@architects-hawaii.com

Adjunct Activities

Brian is a practicum adjunct professor with the University of Hawai‘i School of Architecture.

Educational Background

University of Hawaii Manoa: Bachelor of Fine Arts - Architecture

University of Hawaii Manoa: Master of Architecture

Registration

Hawai‘i

Nevada

Guam

Saipan

NCARB member

Experience

Brian Takahashi joined Architects Hawaii Ltd. (AHL) in 2004 as a Project Director with more than 26 years of experience in architecture, planning and design. His extensive experience with private and public sector clients has been instrumental in shaping high client satisfaction with projects locally and internationally. Prior to joining AHL, Brian was a principal with another firm for 16 years. His projects during his career have spanned a wide range including: urban mixed-use, office, residential, educational, healthcare, industrial, restaurants and retail, institutional facility planning and design, and work for the U.S. Armed Forces. Several projects have received national recognition awards and more than a dozen local design awards.

He is a subject in Who’s Who Among Hawaii’s Top Professionals and Who’s Who in the West, and is a recipient of a Certificate of Merit in the Dictionary of International Biography. He has served as a member of the AIA/Honolulu Chapter Board for Urban Design, chair of the Educational Committee, and Director of the Chapter. He is a former treasurer of the American Planning Association.

Brian has been an AIA member since 1986 and an associate member for several years prior. He also is a member of the Kaka‘ako Improvement Association, Abe Lee Toastmaster Club and the University of Hawai‘i Alumni Association, and serves as a volunteer teacher in Karate at the Nu’uanu YMCA.

Awards

Pacific Command Air Force Design Award – DODEA Andersen Air Force Base Elementary and Middle School

Air Force National Facility Design Award – DODEA Andersen Air Force Base Elementary and Middle School

Air Force National Conceptual Design Award – DODEA Andersen Air Force Base Elementary and Middle School

AIA Design Award of Excellence – State of Hawai‘i DAGS – Hanalei Cafetorium and Library

AIA Merit Award – State of Hawai‘i, DAGS – Kapa‘a Middle School

Public Works Project of the Year – County of Kaua‘i, Lihu‘e Civic Center

City & County of Honolulu Project of the Year – First Place – Lani Huli Elderly Housing

Council of Educational Facility Planners Intervention – Project of Distinction – State of Hawai‘i DAGS – Kapa‘a Middle School

PACDIV Certificate(s) of Commendation of Excellent Service – DODEA Guam Schools Master Plan

American & School University Magazines Honorable Mention – State of Hawai‘i, DAGS – Hanama‘ulu Elementary School

Hawaii Renaissance Grand and Merit Award – County of Kaua‘i, Lihu‘e Civic Center

Hawaii Renaissance Grand and Merit Award – State of Hawai‘i, DAGS – Royal Elementary School

Toastmaster International – Competent Toastmaster Member

Research

Honolulu Magazine – County of Kaua‘i, Lihu‘e Civic Center

School Planning and Management – State of Hawai‘i, DAGS, Hanalei Elementary and Middle School

American School and University – State of Hawai‘i DAGS – Kapa‘a Middle School

Hawaii Architects Hawaii DID World Architecture

Interior Design Magazine – Dole Kids and Dole Logo Shop

Pacific Business News – Article about AM Partners, Inc.

Downtown Planet – Article about AM Partners, Inc.

Downtown Planet – Article on Renovation

Professional Memberships

American Institute of Architects, Hawai‘i Society of Corporate Planners, Hawai‘i Developers Council

Architects Hawaii Ltd.

Based in Honolulu, Architects Hawaii (AHL) is one of the largest architectural firms in Hawai‘i and the Pacific Region. AHL’s staff of more than 95 includes 31 registered architects.

Our firm has developed a reputation for its ability to work on fast track, complex projects of all types including high security projects such the as: the Kapolei Judiciary Complex, Kapolei Regional Police Station, and the Hawaii Regional Security Operations Center, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific on O‘ahu; as well as the Kaua‘i Main Police Station/Emergency Operations Center/Office of the Prosecuting Attorney in Līhu‘e; and the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine on O‘ahu.

AHL’s Hawai‘i landmark buildings include the Hawai‘i State Capitol and the Prince Kuhio Federal Building, as well as other major office buildings in downtown Honolulu such as the American Savings Bank Tower at Bishop Square, the Pacific Guardian Center, and the Ke‘elikolani State Office Building, and the Waialae Building in Kaimuki.

The Waikiki Landmark, at the entrance to Waikiki, is now joined by Lanikea at Waikiki, and in 2007 The Watermark Waikiki will be added to AHL’s list of completed projects. Another AHL high-rise scheduled for completion in 2007 is the Moana Pacific in Kaka‘ako, and continuing our Kaka‘ako tradition Moana Vista is scheduled for completion in 2009.

Architects Hawaii also has been working with Marriott Vacations Club International on the Marriott Ko Olina providing master planning and architectural services for its 31.5-acre timeshare development that includes retail shops, restaurants, recreational areas and a health club.

New educational facilities designed by AHL include Maui Lani Elementary School in Kahului on Maui, and Ocean Pointe Elementary in Kapolei on O‘ahu.

In Japan AHL has been working with Kameda Medical Center for more than 20 years, and recently completed the K Tower in Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan, which is the fifth and final phase of the master plan. AHL is now working on a master plan for the next 10 years.

In addition to those mentioned above, over our 60 years in business we have provided architectural services for projects in all sectors including: office/commercial, retail, hospitality, residential, healthcare, industrial and projects for the U.S. Armed Forces.

Equipped with the latest computer technology and the availability of a large experienced staff, we have the capability to handle projects efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

Since 1956, AHL has received more than 112 awards for its design excellence on justice, industrial, institutional, hotels and resorts, commercial retail and office, luxury and multi-family housing, educational, residential, healthcare, and specialty projects.