A cold, uninviting SoMa loft is warmed up by referencing the owner’s passion for all things mechanical. Reclaimed wood, books, black and white photographs and vintage collections create a new intimacy in a San Francisco apartment.

Situated on the Island of Lanai, the house itself sits facing the sparkling Pacific ocean, with views of Kahoolawe and the Big Island. Dramatic hits of color and pattern are everywhere, from the orange and white striped upholstery in the Great Room to the punches of red and aubergine in the bedrooms.

Modern and organic come together in a colorful fusion of Latin and Southern California influences on the Long Beach waterfront. Clean lines and lush landscaping make the hotel an ideal decadent, urban playground.

Design by Charles de Lisle

The grounded, earthy textures of this Kohala Coast resort are brought to life again with vibrant corals, yellows and hot pinks giving it new life and vigor. Modern shapes punctuate the space - from the art on the walls to the lighting and furniture - at this classic property.

An iconic Waikiki beach resort built in the 1920s gets a much needed update. Preservation needed to also meet the expectations of today's luxury traveler. It now glows with historical references in a more modern envelope.

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A cozy retreat, soft-hued and organic, with a definitive Asian allure added by an antique Chinese screen and daybed.

Terraced tropical gardens and a 30,000 square-foot building are given a sense of place. Relaxation lounges, steam and sauna rooms and a cool rain shower look out upon Kapalua Bay for the ultimate transformational experience.

Everything about this beachfront apartment reflects the water just outside the door. Timeless, stylish furniture in blue and shell pink tints suggest a substantial presence of the sky and water.

Japanese anime meets urban San Francisco at this amusing hotel in the heart of Japantown. Filled with color and playfulness, the hotel is both comfortable and a reflection of the neighborhood.

Design by Charles de Lisle

The fitness facility at the Kapalua Spa is a wonderland with saline lap pool, yoga space, cardio, circuit and Kinesis training. Natural and ocean elements affecting physical well being are incorporated throughout the fitness center.

 Our own office building acts as a laboratory for good green design. The old structure has been refitted with stylish, sustainable materials that make us proud.

Interesting textures, materials and contemporary art are the stars that help make this one of the best addresses in the city. Great design sets this project above the competition.

An artist and his stylish wife have created a house filled with his brilliantly hued work. Once the home of a bishop, it has been transformed by original art and furniture into a home with the feel of modern Europe.

Its' downtown, urban location makes Capitol Place the spot to live when you want to live and play near your work. The building's architectural nature and contemporary art forms set the tone for the interior spaces.

Open spaces and understated elegance make this new residential condominium work for its high end buyers. The value brought through the design supports their desire for a luxurious lifestyle.

The high contrast, architectural finishes of bronze, steel and wood give this trendy establishment a classic industrial expression. It's a kind of warehouse chic located in the fashionable SOMA district.

The new Duke's Beach House on Kaanapali, Maui's north beach allows you to travel to a bygone era. Reminiscent of an old vacation home and honoring Hawaii's premier waterman, the restaurant sports a fresh, modern take on the past.

By keeping everything clean and crisp, the owner has redefined tropical modernism in a second home. Here, the ocean is the only backdrop needed.

When this busy designer moved into his 1940s classic, he wanted to remain faithful to its history while giving it the "spit and polish" it craved. He did it by using vintage pieces pumped up with vibrant color.

East meets West in a lifestyle boutique filled with rich detail and layered Pacific Rim influences. The palette is natural and the merchandise eclectic.

An open, casual, yet grounded residence with dramatic ocean views.

The massive textured stone interiors and clean finishes give a sense of security and calm. Relaxation and privacy rule in this island showplace.

Modern design reigns in this new resort community. Island design gets a reinterpretation and beomes simpler and sleeker. Traditional island motifs are reduced to their essential shapes as colors become more earthy. 

The small, reinvented space of a teenage girl puts every square inch of space to work. The result is a room that is modern and multi-functional with more room to grow.

Health and wellness are celebrated at this fitness retreat located in a brand new resort community. Clean surfaces allow the eye to rest and local art reminds the visitor where he is.

A to-go juice bar serving healthy spa cuisine and fresh island juices combines with a shop offering exclusive skin care lines and gifts. Located on Kapalua Bay on Maui, the restaurant takes advantage of spectacular ocean views.

Bringing a designer on early helps with more creative ideas and makes the look of a business consistent with the company's brand. This established business now has a fresh corporate identity.

A favorite spot for lunch for Honolulu business, the private club's redesign of an under-used pavilion into a casual indoor-outdoor lounge-cum-restaurant is a big hit with everyone.

Inspired by the spirituality of Balinese dwellings, this contemporary beach house is restful, while alluding to a more serene and mindful way of life.

Plenty of light, texture and color brings surfer-chic to this renovated property on the California coast. The result of this thoughtful design is a feeling of belonging to both past and present.

Design by Charles de Lisle

The private residences in this quality, gated resort community benefit from its straightforward execution and good design.

The California ocean blues make this mid-century hotel update both restful and restrained. Outside you can almost imagine Mom, Dad and the kids piled into a wood-paneled station wagon.

Design by Charles de Lisle

A sad, two-star property built in the 1960s underwent a reinvention. Today it's a streamlined, chic resort with sleek finishes and modern tropical influences.

Confidence in this established retail outlet is built through the stylish China Chic identity created for them by our design team.

Texture and the generous use of architectural materials such as stone and rich woods, speaks to all the senses. The resulting home is decidedly handsome.

This traditional five-star property now shines with appropriateness  and elegance. Located on Maui's West Side, it sets a new standard for tropical elegance.

The Northern California coast is host to this rugged, outdoor camping experience, which is surprisingly upscale and filled with all the creature comforts.

An anonymous big city condo gets a fresh, joyful makeover for a young, single with a professional life. Strong color and a collection of vintage pieces help the owner make the transition to a new town.

Cultural identity does not only belong in faraway lands. Even this wine country retreat is designed with a healthy nod to its surroundings and traditions.

Design by Charles de Lisle

 Get a traditional Napa experience at this wine country spa. The entire facility has a residential feel. The decor leans toward a contemporary interpretation of the fabled area.

Design by Charles de Lisle

The interior design and international brand of tropical architecture are the stars in this beachfront home on one of Hawaii's loveliest beaches. It is a synthesis of contemporary island design.

Deep into Napa Valley, with an age-old reputation for healing mud baths, the Calistoga Spa is fresh, bright and overwhelmingly cheerful in its approach to fitness, pampering and style.

"There's a small hotel -" Well, you get the idea. This hip, urban boutique hotel near Moscone Center in the SOMA district is chic and youthful.

Design by Charles de Lisle

This traditional grand manor filled with treasures never sits still in the past. Exotic florals, richly-hued fabrics and thoughtfully restored rooms make it as livable today as yesterday.

Creating an authentic environment with tasteful references to the locale is what this lush resort home is about. Leisure living is at its best when the inside and the outside combine seamlessly.

The exotic fabrics and zen-like touches in this day spa, located in San Francisco's famous Japantown, make the visitor feel as if they have been transported to a country more mysterious than their own.

Everything about this Sonoma County spa is agrarian, modern and minimal. It's an atmosphere perfect for healing and therapeutic treatments.

The monumental urban civic design for the convention center is a way of building confidence by referencing the past and taking an integrated approach to the whole project.