Rick Cowan | Kitchen Designer Oahu | Archipelago Hawaii
Certified Kitchen Designer / President & Co-Owner
As Archipelago Hawaii’s Co-Founder and President, Rick draws upon over two decades of experience in the construction industry and design field.
Rick’s unique understanding of the interplay between innovative design and practical construction allows him to create environments that are beautiful, functional as well as eco-friendly. In 2002, he applied his passion, industry expertise and visionary approach to building his own 2,600 square foot home.
A Certified Kitchen Designer and multi-talented entrepreneur, Rick both spearheads Archipelago’s design team and oversees the firm’s daily operations. By integrating his talents and know-how with those of his sister, Tiare, Archipelago is able to address all aspects of home and hospitality environment, renovation and construction.
Areas of Special Expertise
Rick’s expertise encompasses all facets of project design and implementation for both residential and hospitality environments:
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Design & Planning
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Ground-Up Construction
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Remodeling
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Finish Carpentry
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Project Management
Honors & Awards:
- As a leader in the kitchen and bath industry, Rick and the Archipelago Hawaii team have frequently received recognition for exceptional design (click link – Awards)
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Designs featured on KITV and HGTV (Home & Garden Television)
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Designs highlighted in Hawaii Home and Remodeling, Hawaiian Style Magazine & Luxury Home Magazine
Credentials:
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Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD)
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Graduate - University of Hawaii - Manoa
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Recognized industry expert and spokesperson on “green” design
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In-depth experience in high-end custom home building and development
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Designer/Project Manager John Cooke Kitchens
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Finish carpenter for 12 years
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Former owner and president of Studio Becker-Honolulu
Email: rick@archipelagohawaii.com
“Any experience is richer when shared, and in design,
it is the combination of diverse experiences
that enriches the palette” -- Rick Cowan, CKD
