creating thoughtful experiences through design

Our Philosophy

To create thoughtful and moving experiences through architecture and design.

DISTRICT is a small boutique architecture & design firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii and Kalispell, Montana. DISTRICT is passionate about creating spaces, architecture, and experiences that impacts its users in a memorable way.

DISTRICT's philosophy is hands on and involved in all aspects of the design process, from concept to build out. We love to brainstorm with our clients and help their vision come through in every phase of the project.

We pride ourselves on delivering a finished product that will exceed your expectations.

References available upon request.

The Architect

Rachel Pfister has impressed clients in both small and large commercial and residential firms over her career, the last fifteen of which have been focused in Hawaii. She started District Architecture + Design in the summer of 2014 and has a passion for developing retail spaces, hospitality, salons and spas, restaurants, bars, churches and offices.

Her unique ability to take the personality of a brand or business and translate it in to design is incomparable. Rachel truly cares that each of her clients is content with the process, timing, results, and sustainability of the design.

DISTRICT SERVICES

PROGRAMMING
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT & CREATIVE DIRECTION
ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
DESIGN CONCEPT & SPACE PLANNING
GRAPHICS DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
FF&E SELECTION, PURCHASING & INSTALLATION
PROMOTE BRAND DEVELOPMENT & IDENTITY
BRAND STYLE GUIDES

WE ARE ICONIC

This space began as a blank canvas in a large open volume retail space. After much dialogue with the owners, Nate and Shie Clark, about their vision for their brand and identity, we decided that their distinctive clothing should be the focus of the store, with the store a clean and minimal canvas. Using smart details like refined exposed pipe shelving racks, to bare wood boxes, allowing the product to be the emphasis, District Architects made this space welcoming, clean, and fresh.

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ANA SALES AMERICAS

This client wanted a creative, on-brand look for their new office. Bright blues and energizing yellows emerged to generate a productive workspace. Warm wood highlights and hints of silver brought in a natural, yet modern composition. District Architects wanted to design a space that encouraged creativity, nurtured collaboration, and inspired passion. As the final pieces fit in, the creation of a collaborative, sophisticated workspace was completed. For on-brand design that will help you stand out from the competition, look no further than District Architects.

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Retail/Restaurant:

Candy Bar Hawaii

Island Shoppers, Honolulu Airport

Buca di Beppo