Photography: Mike Kelley
Philpotts Interiors designed the offices for bakery company King’s Hawaiian, located in Torrance, California.
As a California transplant with Hawaii Island roots, the client’s primary goal was to reflect the firm’s Hawaiian heritage and cultural roots. As a California transplant with Hawaii Island roots, the client’s primary goal was to reflect the firm’s Hawaiian heritage and cultural roots.
To meet the client’s objectives, the design team approached the project with a blend of craftsmanship, functionality and cultural authenticity. The designers commissioned all-local Hawaii artisans for custom millwork, while a majority of artwork was sourced from Hawaii artists. Hawaii-inspired finishes were used throughout the space including: imported basalt, capturing the essence of lava, from Big Island for reception area & flooring; custom-designed tapa-inspired tropical wood screen providing visual separation between reception and coffee bar.
