Some say that helping new businesses land successfully in Hawai‘i is a gift of MGA Architecture’s President & Founder Matt Gilbertson. “I really understand how challenging it can be since I did it three decades ago.” Likewise, since most of us at MGA are from or have...
MGA is proud to be a part of Planet Fitness’ second location in Hawaii; today is the Grand Opening of their Puunene Shopping Center facility. If you are over on Maui, stop by and check it out!...
Have you checked out MGA’s new design for the luxury perfumery Le Labo at Ala Moana yet? Le Labo is an artisanal fragrance brand, born in Grasse, France and based in New York City with a new store in Ala Moana Shopping Center....
This week marks the 3 Year anniversary of Matt’s talk show, DESIGN TALK HAWAII. DESIGN TALK HAWAII, heard every Friday at 4 pm on KGU AM 760 and now on KGU 95.1 FM. Podcasts at www.760kgu.biz. All DTH show archives at www.mgahawaii.com under heading "Design Talk Hawaii." DTH is gifted to...
What a nice surprise! to open up the 2017-2018 PBN “Book of Lists” to find this republished feature photo on the opening page of the Construction section~ Mahalo again PBN and Tina Yuen! And MGA Architecture is still holding steady on the list at #12 of...
MGA is proud to announce the completion of our latest project, American Savings Bank - Kapolei, and to have been a part their Grand Opening celebration today. The new branch building features the first installation of the energy efficient View Glass window system on Oahu....
To MGA president/director of design Matt Gilbertson, AIA, architecture is all about community. “In a world dominated by texts, tweets and hashtags, our most important role is to design places that really support us engaging, face-to-face, sharing ideas and communicating.” Working with healthcare principal Marni...
Surf’s up! MGA Architecture always works hard to bring expressive design and a local flavor to everything they do. As a premier design firm responsible for creating—and recreating—many of our local landmarks, MGA brings talent and credibility to any development team for projects across all...
The Michigan-based owner of the landmark Honolulu mixed-use building formerly known as the Gold Bond Building plans to wrap up its $14 million renovation this fall. Redico, a real estate development and investment company that owns the 677 Ala Moana Building, held a building blessing ceremony...
THE FACE OF ARCHITECTURE: From a wide-eyed start three months into the “Great Recession” to multiple PBN’s “Fastest 50” showings, design awards and current #9 on “The List,” MGA Architecture has been climbing to new heights! So what is their secret? “It’s rather basic really,” says MGA Founder Matt Gilbertson. “This...