Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina

de Reus Architects led the design team in the re-branding of the former J.W.Marriott, converting the property into the five-star Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. The team led the repositioning of the outdated 1985 Killingsworth-designed hotel into a one-of-a-kind luxury holding for the developer and investors.

While the hotel had a durable and expressive structure, and gracious sized guest rooms, it suffered from inadequate and tired amenities, neglected finishes, mediocre landscaping and FF&E.  The $100 million dollar refresh was extensive: 

• The entire arrival experience from the street through to the lobby was enhanced
• The previous reception which blocked views of the ocean from the lobby was relocated to a discreet location to the side of the lobby with new concierge pods
• Wood detailing was added to the entry and the 17 story atrium to enrich the overall drama of the space and bring a gracious elegance to the experience.
• A new lobby bar, coffee lounge and outdoor lounge deck
• Redo all four restaurants
• Create a new outdoor dining terrace and natural water feature lagoon
• Create a new outdoor dining terrace at the Fish House
• A new Adult pool, with Service Pantry, Lounge Decks, Restrooms and Cabanas
• A new Family pool
• Refurbish the existing circular pool with new lounge terraces
• Create a new Chapel for weddings
• New Treatment Pavilions for the Spa
• Refurbish 358 guest accommodations (640 SF average)  — including 52 suites
• New landscaping throughout
• New signage throughout