AWARDS

The real honor for any architect or firm is to see a project completed on time, on budget, with the creative vision intact as well as being positively received by the public at large. It’s the ultimate monument to success, overshadowing any award. That said, awards are nice too, and CDS International has received its share. The following is a selective list of some of our recent and past honors.

LEEWARD YMCA RENOVATION & EXPANSION

Waipahu, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

2007 HISTORIC PRESERVATION HONOR AWARD

• Historic Hawai‘i Foundation

2007 EXCELLENCE IN FACILITIES AWARD

• YMCA of the USA
  
  

BISHOP MUSEUM SCIENCE ADVENTURE CENTER

Honolulu, Hawai‘i

2007 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

• AIA Honolulu

2006 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

• National Concrete Masonry Association

2006 KUKULU HALE AWARD

New Project of the Year (Non-profit Category)

• NAIOP Hawai‘i
  
  

NAVY LODGE ADAPTIVE RE-USE & HISTORIC REHABILITATION

Ford Island, US Naval Station Pearl Harbor, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

2005 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Awarded for exceptional service, professionalism, high standard of performance and commitment to excellence.

• NAVFAC Pacific

2003–2004 HISTORIC PRESERVATION HONOR AWARD

For the Careful Restoration and Revitalization of a Historic Building Into a Successful Adaptive Reuse Project

• Historic Hawai‘i Foundation
  
  

OLD FEDERAL BUILDING RESTORATION & RENOVATION

Honolulu, Hawai‘i

2003–2004 GOVERNOR’S PRESERVATION HONOR AWARD

• Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and Governor Linda Lingle

2003–2004 HISTORIC PRESERVATION HONOR AWARD

For the sensitive restoration and renovation of the historic U.S. Post Office, Custom House and Court House

• Historic Hawai‘i Foundation

2004 KUKULU HALE AWARD

Renovation Project of the Year (Commercial, Over 40,000 Square Feet)

• NAIOP Hawai‘i
  
  

ENLISTED CLUB

Hickam Air Force Base, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

2004 DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD

For Facility Design

• HQ PACAF Civil Engineer, Pacific Air Forces

2003 EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION AWARD

New Commercial Project

• Associated Builders and Contractors, Hawai‘i Chapter

2001 CITATION AWARD

For Concept Design

• The United States Air Force Design Awards Program

2001 AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE

For Concept Design

• HQ PACAF Civil Engineer, Pacific Air Forces
  
  

BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS (P286 & P740)

Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i, Kaneohe Bay, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

2001 CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

In recognition and appreciation of outstanding service to the Command for the exemplary and timely completion of… Design and Build Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i, Kaneohe Bay, Hawai‘i.

• Department of the Navy, The Commander of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command
  
  

HAWAI‘I AIR NATIONAL GUARD CONSOLIDATED SUPPORT FACILITY

Hickam Air Force Base, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

1998 MERIT AWARD

For Facility Design

• The United States Air Force Design Awards Program

1998 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

In Recognition of Exemplary Performance in the Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the New Consolidated Support Facility at the Hawai‘i Air National Guard Site, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawai‘i.

• United States Property and Fiscal Office for Hawai‘i
  
  

COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE

Honolulu, Hawai‘i

1996 CONCRETE ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD

For Excellence in Concrete Design and Construction in Hawai‘i (New Private Building )

• Hawaiian Cement

1995 GRAND AWARD

American Consulting Engineers Council

1995 EXCELLENCE AWARD

Consulting Engineers Council of Hawai‘i

1994 BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF HAWAI‘I PARADE OF HOMES AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

• AIA Hawai‘i State Council—A Council of The American Institute of Architects
  
  

GRAND WAILEA RESORT & SPA

Wailea, Maui, Hawai‘i

1996 NUMBER ONE SPA IN THE UNITED STATES

• Condé Nast Traveler

1996 SPA OF THE YEAR (WORLDWIDE)

• Spa Management Magazine

1992 CONCRETE ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD

• For Excellence in Concrete Design and Construction in Hawai‘i (New Private Building )
  Hawaiian Cement
  
  

MAINTENANCE HANGAR (NAVY)

Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

1993 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

For Exemplary Performance in the Fulfillment of a Naval Facilities Engineering Command Contract (Recognized for “Outstanding Performance in Providing a Complete Functional and Cost Effective Facility and for Responsiveness in the Delivery of the Contract Services”)

• Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
  
  

HISTORIC REHABILITATION OF THE MOANA HOTEL

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawai‘i

1992 PRESIDENT’S HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD

For Excellence in Privately Funded Historic Preservation

• The President of the United States & the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

1992 FIRST PLACE

Project of the Year Awards

• City & County of Honolulu

1991 HONOR AWARD

Northwest & Pacific Region

• The American Institute of Architects

1990 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

• Honolulu Chapter/The American Institute of Architects

1990 BEST HOTEL OVER 300 ROOMS

• Restaurant/Hotel Design International Magazine Award Competition

1990 GRAND CONCEPTOR AWARD

• Consulting Engineers Council of Hawai‘i

1989 NATIONAL PRESERVATION HONOR AWARD

• The National Trust for Historic Preservation

1989 PRESERVATION AWARD

For Restoration and Preservation

• Historic Hawai‘i Foundation

1989 MERIT AWARD – CERTIFIED HISTORIC PROJECT

• National Association of Home Builders’ Remodelors Council and REMODELING Magazine Renaissance Awards Program

1989 JUDGE’S CHOICE (BEST PROJECT OF THE YEAR)

• The Hawai‘i Remodelors Council of the Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i and HONOLULU Magazine Renaissance Awards Program

1989 EXEMPLARY ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AWARD

• State of Hawai ‘i Governor’s Commission on Persons with Disabilities

1989 AWARD OF MERIT – HISTORIC PRESERVATION

• Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers
  
  

ALI‘IOLANI HALE

Honolulu, Hawai‘i

1990 HONOR AWARD

Project of the Year Awards

• City & County of Honolulu

1989 PRESERVATION AWARD

For Restoration and Rehabilitation

• Historic Hawai‘i Foundation
  
  

MEDICAL FACILITY/DENTAL CLINIC

Osan Air Base, Korea

1989 DESIGN AWARD

For Composite Medical Facility Type I

• Pacific Air Forces

1988 DESIGN AWARD

For Composite Medical Facility Type IV

• Pacific Air Forces
  
  

MAUNA LANI RACQUET CLUB

Kalahuipua‘a, Kohala Coast, Hawai‘i

1989 MERIT AWARD

• The American Society of Landscape Architects

1988 SECOND PLACE

Court-Of-The-Year Award

• Tennis Industry Magazine
  
  

HAWAI‘I KAI CORPORATE PLAZA

Honolulu, Hawai‘i

1988 HONORABLE MENTION

Project of the Year Awards

• City & County of Honolulu
  
  

CONSOLIDATED COMMUNITY CENTER

Aliamanu Military Reservation, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

1987 HONORABLE MENTION AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE

Chief of Engineers’ Design and Environmental Awards Program

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  
  

TAMARIND PARK

Honolulu, Hawai‘i

1986 FIRST PLACE

Project of the Year Awards

• City & County of Honolulu
  
  

BISHOP SQUARE PAUAHI TOWER

Honolulu, Hawai‘i

1984 AWARD OF MERIT

For Architectural Excellence in Urban Design

• Hawai‘i Society/The American Institute of Architects
  
  

ARIZONA MEMORIAL VISITOR CENTER

US Naval Station Pearl Harbor, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i

1984 AWARD OF MERIT

For Architectural Excellence in Urban Design

• Hawai‘i Society/The American Institute of Architects

1982 AWARD OF MERIT

For Distinguished Architectural Accomplishment

• The American Institute of Architects and The Naval Facilities Engineering Command

1982 CITATION for Architectural Excellence

• Hawai‘i Society/The American Institute of Architects

1981 HONOR AWARD

For Fostering Excellence in Engineering Design

• The American Consulting Engineers Council

1980 BLUE SEAL AWARD

For The Most Outstanding Design 1980

• The Secretary of Defense

1980 AWARD OF MERIT

For Engineering Project of The Year

• The Naval Facilities Engineering Command
  
  

RARE DISCOVERY

Honolulu, Hawaii

1979 EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE

• Hawaii Society/The American Institute of Architects
  
  

AIRMEN'S DORMITORIES

Hickam Air Force Base, Oahu, Hawaii

1978 HONORABLE MENTION

For Achievement Of Design Excellence

• The United States Air Force Design Awards Program
  
  

BACHELOR OFFICERS QUARTERS AND MESS

US Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

1976 EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE AWARD

For Outstanding Architectural Design

• The Secretary Of Defense

1976 AWARD OF MERIT

• The American Institute of Architects and The Naval Facilities Engineering Command

1975 GOVERNMENTAL BUILDINGS HONORABLE MENTION

• Hawaii Society/The American Institute of Architects
  
  

WAILEA TENNIS CLUB

Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

1975 HONOR AWARD

• Hawaii Society/The American Institute of Architects
  
  

WILLIAM M. SWOPE RESIDENCE

Honolulu, Hawaii

1974 RESIDENTIAL HONORABLE MENTION AWARD

• Hawaii Chapter/The American Institute of Architects
  
  

RICHARD M. LIBBEY RESIDENCE

Laie, Oahu, Hawaii

1973 HONORABLE MENTION AWARD

• Hawaii Chapter/The American Institute of Architects
  
  

CHAPEL & ANNEX

Wheeler Army Air Field, Oahu, Hawaii

1969 HONORABLE MENTION AWARD

For Architectural Design Chief of Engineers' Design Awards Program

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
  
  

GARDEN OFFICE BUILDING

Honolulu, Hawaii

1969 HONOR AWARD

• Hawaii Chapter/The American Institute of Architects