December 21,2022 By
Joe Spano
NATIVE BEAUTY, 5-STAR FINISHES
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is an office building turned high-concept hotel in Hawaii that offers guests a rich and immerse island experience. Central to the design narrative was the consensus that the hotel embody the rejuvenating island spirit of Waikiki Beach through the incorporation of natural, local elements into the property.
Challenge
Because Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach was an adaptive reuse project, the designers and developers were tasked with concepting a design suited to the building’s existing structure without compromising the visual intent. By the time Source Direct was brought in, the project was well over budget. The client needed to obtain a constructibility constant that maintained the focus of the design intent while constraining the cost. Specifically, the client sought basket-weave wooden doors for the lobby and guest rooms as well as the glass and vanities required for the baths.
Photo: Courtesy of @hyattcentricwaikikibeach
Benefits:
- Soft-close details
- High-quality, custom design solutions at a cost-effective price point
- Cut down on expenditure, from product to install costs
- Team coordination amongst various parties
Solution
Source Direct sourced a special, premade, weave wood veneer that could be incorporated into the guest room and lobby door designs and, importantly, would help maintain the design intent.
Source Direct was easy to work with and a responsive team player. They understood and were able to meet the design style, client budget, and tight time schedule which contributed to the success of the project.”