Pualeilani Atrium Shops
Located on Kalakaua Avenue (the main shopping and entertainment spine of Waikiki), the Pualeilani Atrium Shops make up a 3-level retail development with two Hyatt towers above. This project looks at refreshing the retail and public spaces, wayfinding, and flow through the development, while creating a new draw and focal point.
The design takes advantage of the open-air space at the center of the building. Parallel, 6-story vertical green walls, nicknamed “The Arbor”, are inserted into the atrium, creating a central focal point at the crossroads of the main circulation axes. Within The Arbor, pop up retail spaces, reflecting pools, vertical circulation, and lookout points are housed to create a bustling hub that is visible from Kalakaua Avenue.
A new roof deck, bar, and infinity pool on the third level create a draw, while architectural treatments along the exterior, including new cladding and signage, create a cohesive and modern image.
The design takes advantage of the open-air space at the center of the building. Parallel, 6-story vertical green walls, nicknamed “The Arbor”, are inserted into the atrium, creating a central focal point at the crossroads of the main circulation axes. Within The Arbor, pop up retail spaces, reflecting pools, vertical circulation, and lookout points are housed to create a bustling hub that is visible from Kalakaua Avenue.
A new roof deck, bar, and infinity pool on the third level create a draw, while architectural treatments along the exterior, including new cladding and signage, create a cohesive and modern image.
Project Team
Eight Inc.
Scott Smardo
Mark Little
