Events

Puppy in Paradise Award Celebration & Fundraiser

A fun-filled night of amazing designs, exciting awards and of course, lots of puppies!

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On May 9, 2024, the inaugural Puppy in Paradise Design Challenge culminated in an Award Celebration and Fundraiser, bringing together Hawaii's top design firms in a showcase of creativity and community spirit, all in support of a noble cause.

The Challenge invited ten esteemed design firms to reimagine the Magis Puppy, a beloved design icon by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio. The challenge was not just a competition but a celebration of innovative design and philanthropy, with all proceeds benefiting Hawaii Fi-Do, an organization dedicated to providing service dogs to those in need.

At Office Pavilion, we are committed to Creating the Best places to Work, Serve, Learn and Heal. This challenge was a unique opportunity to merge our passion for design with our commitment to community service. By partnering with IIDA, ASID, and AIA, we aimed to foster a collaborative environment that not only highlights local talent but also supports an important local cause, Hawaii Fi-Do. Their collaboration was instrumental in bringing this event to life, demonstrating the power of partnership in fostering innovation and community engagement within the design and architectural industries.

Supporting Hawaii Fi-Do
We were proud to have supported Hawaii Fi-Do through this endeavor and collectively raised $5200 towards their mission to train and provide service dogs to people with disabilities (other than blindness) to increase their independence and quality of life. To learn more and/or support, go to www.hawaiifido.org.

The Design Challenge Teams and Winners

Congratulations to our winners, who set remarkable standards in each category:

Top Dog: Lowney Architecture
Best Use of Materials: WCIT Architecture
Most Innovative: Inform Design
People’s Choice: Stantec

These talented teams exemplified the highest levels of creativity and innovation, making the selection process both challenging and inspiring for our esteemed panel of judges.

Top Dog Award Winner: "A New Leash On Life", Lowney Architecture

Best Use of Materials Award Winner: "Pa'akai", WCIT Architecture

Most Innovative Award Winner: "PUPule", Inform Design

People's Choice Award Winner: "Ho'omau", Stantec

A heartfelt thank you to all the firms that participated and brought their creativity and passion to this event (listed in alpha order):

Design Partners
FAI
Ferraro Choi
G70
GD Design
InForm Design
Lowney Architecture
RMA Architects
Stantec
WCIT Architecture

Looking Forward
The success of the inaugural Magis “Puppy in Paradise" Design Challenge has set a new benchmark for what we can achieve together. Office Pavilion looks forward to hosting future events that continue to celebrate creativity, showcase local talent, and give back to our community. Stay tuned for more exciting initiatives!

Check out the amazing designs below!