CLIENT Zegna

YEAR 2024

LOACTION Honolulu, Hawaii

ALA MOANA HAWAI’I

The ZEGNA boutique at Ala Moana Center masterfully blends Italian sophistication with natural textures, creating an immersive shopping environment that is both modern and deeply rooted in craftsmanship. A key architectural feature of the space is the hale-inspired wood installation that adorns the walls, a design element that pays homage to Hawaii’s cultural landscape while aligning with ZEGNA’s commitment to natural materials and artisanal excellence.

The hale, traditionally a Hawaiian structure made from wood and organic fibers, is reinterpreted in the boutique through intricately arranged wooden slats that form a textured, architectural statement along the walls. These wooden panels, often crafted from oak or walnut, add warmth and depth to the space, softening the clean, modern lines of the boutique’s metal fixtures and stone flooring. The rhythmic pattern of the slats evokes the woven craftsmanship of traditional hale construction, creating a tactile connection between ZEGNA’s Italian heritage and the local culture of Ala Moana.