If you are looking for a trustworthy, experienced, and professional architect, Bill is the real deal. Upon deciding to move into my wife's grandparents' home, we needed to go through a complete renovation/remodel. We were very nervous given all of the concerns about delays with DPP and being able to get the project done in time for us to move in with our young family. We are incredibly grateful for Bill's help in navigating this journey. To keep things to the point: 1. Bill is very punctual and timely both with regard to meetings and his estimate for the project schedule. 2. All of his years/decades of experience really proved valuable, steering us away from potential pitfalls as well as providing helpful suggestions. 3. Bill listens. Given our list of needs and wants, he was able to come up with a set of plans that worked for our family. 4. His design really helped us preserve the original feel of the home (my wife's grandparents were the original owners of the home) and still provide us with all the modern day comforts. 5. Besides serving as our architect, he also did a wonderful job as our project manager. With his help and supervision, we were able to find the right contractors, make smart design choices, and push the schedule along in order move the project along. To sum things up, we were really worried about choosing the right person and team to help us our project. We are so blessed to have chosen Bill to help us out. If you are looking for an experienced, honest, and quality architect, we would highly recommend you contacting Bill. read more

Bill is a joy to work with. Fun and very professional. He has designed 3 renovation projects. 1. A very large upscale studio on top of my garage of my oceanfront home. 2. He designed a separate 2 story structure with a round frontage. A very difficult project which resulted in a beautiful artistic one of a kind 2 story addition. 3. Currently we just got permits for a commercial upgrade of my property in Kailua. I highly recommend him, especially to creatives and if you have challenging projects. Bill strategically finds loopholes in the system to get me what I wanted!!! read more

Excellent experience - professional, knowledgable, fair, and on schedule. Highly recommended. Bill prepared plans for a large kitchen and master bedroom/bath - great ideas to make the most of our home. read more

Bill has been a truly fantastic partner in our home remodel. He's so very personable, and is truly concerned with ensuring the design he produces meshes in harmony with what is practical, functional, beautiful, and in-line with what the client wants. We remodeled our master bath and closet, and built a wine cellar and basement on our property. Bill was prompt in his drawings, patient as we changed various features of the plans, and was great to work with once the construction was done to ensure the as-built job was reflected in the drawings on file with both us, and the City. He took care of the whole permit process for us, and made the process truly simple and easy. I highly recommend working with Bill, and look forward to doing future jobs with him! read more

I have worked with Bill on 2 projects on my house through the years. Both times he offered service beyond my expectations! He is smart, creative, practical and knows Hawaii and our nuances. Bill offered the suggestions and clarity I needed. He is the best!! read more

It has been almost five years since we hired Bill (William J Benjamin) as our architect for remodeling our house In Hawaii Kai. I did not know Bill at the time; it was also the first time we have done anything major to our house. We learned to trust Bill after a few meetings with him. He understood how to put his customer at ease by his listening skill and explaining the steps in remodeling a house. To make a success story short, all we did were to point out what we need in the remodel; Turn a single wall into a double wall house, larger master bedroom with a wall in closet and a bathroom with double vanity, a computer room with clean energy, a larger dining area and to make this house looked larger. All the architect drawings were accomplished during the fourth meeting; to our surprise, it was a major overhaul of our house, we loved it and there were only minor changes to the first design drawing and we proceeded with searching for a contractor after another meeting with Bill. It took seven months to complete the remodel; it was absolutely an outstanding job by Bill and the contractor's team. Again, what set the tone were the pre-architect and the construction processes, with his visits to be sure the design is moving accordingly. We feel very comfortable as each step is being completed. Bill is truly a professional in his field. The remodel follow up were done as promised and with efficiency. We were very impressed with the design, workmanship, attitudes, neatness and care that his team provided. Everyone on our remodel project impressed us from the first phone call to the final service check. Best wishes for continued success and good fortune! We have been very happy with our remodeled house for five years now. I would recommend Bill (William J Benjamin) to anyone who is looking into remodeling or building a new house, he is No Ka Oi! read more

Outstanding experience working with Bill! Experienced, professional and honest. My project also had some unexpected turns and he stepped up to help resolve what others could not take care of. Highly recommend, you will be in excellent care. read more

Bill delivered the most amazing service and design! He was always available and prompt in returning emails and phone calls. He designed our ADU unit in Kailua and put an amazing amount of detail into his work. His motto seems to be "over deliver" He is also great fun to chat with! I will recommend him over and over again! read more

Bill is the best on the island. He is knowledgeable and professional. His professionalism is displayed on the quality projects he has completed. Very happy to refer him to all my friends, family and clients! read more

I hired Bill to prepare the plans for a modification to our house on Diamond Head. He was exceptionally easy to work with, and prepared the plans quickly and accurately. Most significantly--Bill was always very responsive, respectful and professional. He listens carefully and puts the client's desires first. He was a pleasure to deal with. read more

We would recommend Bill Benjamin to anyone for architectural services. Bill drew up our home addition plans and submitted them to the city without a hitch. He listened carefully to our ideas and gave useful advice along the way. When we made a modification he came out to the house promptly and revised the plan. His knowledge of the building permit process in Honolulu was very useful and helped to keep us to our tight timeline. read more

One of best architects anywhere, Hawaii or otherwise. Bill can take your ideas and bring them to life and add touches that complement your design. He has years of experience with the legal and practical issues that invariably arise in any remodel or build. See Bill first! read more

Bill has been one of the greatest additions towards our journey to building our family home out in Waimanalo! This particular project added many challenges being that this would be on Hawaiian Homestead property and under DHHL regulations...but that never slowed Bill down one bit! He was on it with request not only from DHHL but also worked well with my contractor. He kept mines and my mom's dreams alive even at times we were ready to throw in the towel. His hospitality and welcoming energy made it easy for my mom and I to communicate back and forth and gave his expert advice when needed. Be ready for an adventure of personality, knowledge, and top quality architectural work with this guy! Also, dont be intimidated by his profile of astonishing designs, he will work with you understanding that everyone's budget and standpoints are different. He's been a blessing to us thus far, and I will definitely be recommending him to anyone I come across in the future! read more

Bill is a true professional and has a wealth of experience and design skills. I would give him the highest recommendation to anyone considering a home renovation or home building project. I am remodeling an older home, with some complex issues like a steep hillside grade and older construction that does not meet current code. He has always listened carefully to my ideas, some of which were not realistic, and has translated those into very specific and detailed options about what is feasible and how the cost estimate differs with each one. He has also provided original designs that have solved some of the challenges of the remodel, and has preserved the character and charm of the house while making the needed upgrades. His practical knowledge of building codes, time and construction costs, and the durability and appeal of various building materials has been invaluable, and is based on many years of experience with these projects in Hawaii. He is punctual, reliable and very responsive to any questions as the process evolves, and is flexible in considering all ideas. If you want the best, call Bill. read more