Who We Are

Architects Pacific, Inc. (API) Since our inception, Architects Pacific, Inc. has grown in the number of employees, diversifying into planning, space programming, interiors, and furnishings.  The architects and staff possess the necessary skills required in this field.  However, similar to many industries, API transitioned from pencils and paper to computers and printers.  CAD became an essential skill at API since the early ‘90s and continues through to this day.  With the explosion of the digital era, CAD is only one of many tools used to enhance the staff’s abilities and productivity as well as allows us to offer additional services.  API strives to incorporate the latest technology has to offer, yet retaining the skills for good and sensible designs.  Both architects and staff members are involved with all facets of a project from the initial design stages through completion.  API's staff is self motivated and independently driven, this enhances the firm’s capacity to deliver projects on time.  API has done several multimillion dollar projects.  This is credited to the staff’s skills and dedication.  API has designed several large projects, such as the Inter-Island Terminal Complex ($150 Million), Queen Emmalani Tower ($70 Million), Hale Kewalo ($60 Million).  The project manager establishes a clear understanding of the scope of work and the client's needs.   To keep projects on track, Architects Pacific, Inc. develops a schedule with milestones and deadlines for each information gathering tasks and submissions.  Outside Consultants and Engineers are vital to the success for any project and are selected based on past performance and capability.

• John Adversalo
• Calvin Nishio
• Susan Irvine
• Leslie Ono
• Jeremy Cabanlit

John Adversalo, Principal Architect

	YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:	23 years with this firm 13 years with other firms
	EDUCATION:	University of California at Berkeley B.A. 1978 - Architecture M. Arch. 1981 - Architecture
	ACTIVE REGISTRATION:	1984 - Architect - Hawaii NCARB Certified
	AFFILIATIONS:	American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.) National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Navy League of the United States, Inc.

Mr. Adversalo is a Principal Architect responsible for administration of the office. He is in charge of architectural design and oversees construction documentation, specification writing, and
construction administration.

Mr. Adversalo has provided architectural services for the State of Hawaii, City and County of
Honolulu, Department of Defense, and private clients. Some of these design services entails multi-family housing, residential, airports, educational, commercial, and industrial.

Calvin Nishio, Associate Architect

	YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:	9 years with this firm 28 years with other firms
	EDUCATION:	University of Hawaii at Manoa B.F.A. - Bachelor of Architecture, 1973
	ACTIVE REGISTRATION:	1991 - Architect - Hawaii
	AFFILIATIONS:	American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.)

Mr. Nishio is the vice president of Architects Pacific, Inc. in charge of day to day operations and human resources for the firm. Mr. Nishio possesses a strong technical background. Being in charged of a wide range of commercial and government projects, Mr. Nishio offers a wealth of experience and knowledge enriching the company’s diversity.

Susan Irvine, Project Architect

	YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:	20 years with this firm 5 years with other firms
	EDUCATION:	University of Hawaii at Manoa B.Arch - Bachelor of Architecture, 1987
	ACTIVE REGISTRATION:	1992 - Architect - Hawaii
	AFFILIATIONS:	American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.) LEED™ Accredited Professional 2004 LEED™ Green Associate 2009 LEED™ Homes 2009

Ms. Irvine has been a project architect for a broad range of different project types. Being very meticulous in her work, Ms. Irvine has been involved with many design development processes, construction document, and construction administration phases of high complexity. She possesses an extensive knowledge base with accessibility requirements, codes, green building (LEED), as well as architectural products. In addition, she also oversees the office product and sample library.

Leslie Ono, Project Architect

	YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:	16 years with this firm 8 years with other firms
	EDUCATION:	B.A. in Economics 2008 University of Hawaii at Manoa, 1983-1986 Honolulu Community College A.S. 1980
	ACTIVE REGISTRATION:	1992 - Architect - Hawaii
	AFFILIATIONS:	American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.) Construction Specifications Institute (C.S.I.)

Mr. Ono is a Project Architect and is responsible for management of projects from the initial client contract through the construction closeout. Mr. Ono possesses a diverse body of knowledge and is capable of producing imaginative solutions to difficult design parameter.

Jeremy Cabanlit, Project Architect

	YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:	4 years with this firm 8 years with other firms
	EDUCATION:	University of Colorado at Boulder B. Envd - Bachelor of Environmental Design from the College of Architecture, 1999
	ACTIVE REGISTRATION:	2010 - Architect - Hawaii
	AFFILIATIONS:	American Institute of Architects (AIA) LEED™ Accredited Professional 2009

Jeremy Cabanlit is a project architect, who has architectural experience for both the private and public sector. His range of experience includes request for proposal (RFP preparation, design-build projects and traditional design-bid-build projects. He is responsible of coordinating and working with numerours consultants in order to complete each project task. Mr. Cabanlit is also a LEED Accredited Professional.