Island Vintage Coffee is a renovation of a commercial space within the newly revitalized Royal Hawaiian Center in the heart of Waikiki, the project included: selective demolition, interior renovation, exterior storefront and fixture design. Green Sand Inc. was selected to create a new image and brand for Island Vintage Coffee which better embodies the spirt of the product. A timeless Kahala cottage was used for the basis of design. The goal was to capture the feeling of sitting on a lanai enjoying an afternoon tea of coffee from a slower paced time long since gone, making a strong connection between the premium product and this vintage time.
AWARDS
2009 Grand Award, BIA Renaissance Building and Remodeling Awards
PROJECT ROLE
Designer & Architect, Fixuture Designer
PROJECT TYPE
New coffee house in Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES INCLUDE
Locally reclaimed tongue and groove siding
Engineered wood flooring, top surface is FSC wood while the base utilizes a lower faster growing grade of wood
Air curtain acting as a virtual wall at 4 open sides
Low VOC paints