Our Recent Work

“When we were looking for an Architectural firm in Hawaii, our requirements were a firm that could produce quality design work, construction documents, and oversight for our work. We interviewed several firms in Hawaii and chose Matthew Gilbertson and MGA Architecture based on Matthew’s experience, history on the islands, and firm set up for specific focus and attention on each project. Matt and his team have brought so much more than we anticipated. Not only have they more than met our core requirements, they continue to provide helpful insight into the Hawaiian culture, including development expectations, through all phases of our projects.”

Chuck Rice SENIOR PRINCIPAL DESIGN LEAD, CHICK-FIL-A, INC.

Nothing but raves from our regular customers and new customers about the new restaurant…we could not be more delighted with the final result.

Richard Tanaka (FORMER) PRESIDENT, TANAKA OF TOKYO

“What you all have done is the miracle icing on the cake. Thanks to you and your team for your professionalism, expertise, positive can-do attitude, endurance, and continued perseverance! Nothing we do will count if you all don’t translate everything into a viable project!"

Christine Kinimaka PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR, STATE OF HAWAII DAGS

I have multiple clients and properties, and the projects I have worked on with MGA range in degree of urgency as well as knowledge necessary to succeed. MGA has proven to have the right team members, resources, and experience time and time again. From WSDD to concept and design, I value and appreciate what you do."

Mark Lane PROJECT MANAGER, 3D INVESTMENTS, LLC

"Matt (and his team) offered extremely effective creative assistance to our internal design team to assure the stores had an appropriate fit into the community, while maintaining Target’s brand image. They proved especially invaluable in understanding and working with local officials and providing critical input to successfully manage Hawaii’s tortuous permit processes. I simply could not have succeeded without relying on MGA’s abilities.

David Pederson, AIA TARGET CORPORATION

"REDICO has now been working with MGA for just over two years on our 677 Ala Moana project, and we look forward to working with them for years to come. MGA has been a critical asset to our development team. Their knowledge of the inner workings of local and State municipal design review and permitting agencies has saved us a lot of time on our very complex project. They have been truly professional and a pleasure to work with…MGA impressed all parties with their creative abilities and their sensibilities and understanding of the objectives of all parties involved."

Tim McCafferty SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, REDICO

"Over the past 5 years, our development team has witnessed first-hand, week-in and week-out, the skill and creativity of this talented group of architects and designers, and we have reaped the fruits of their labors with the success of the award-winning Waikiki Shopping Plaza Expansion."

Alika Mau VICE PRESIDENT, WAIKIKI SHOPPING PLAZA