Ethereal Form Ka Loko o ka Hale Lapaʻau ʻOkiʻoki Hoʻonani by Maria Park

Ethereal Form Ka Loko o ka Hale Lapaʻau ʻOkiʻoki Hoʻonani by Maria Park is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Loko Hale a me Hōʻike Competition Category.

KeleaweLoko Hale· 2026

Ethereal Form Ka Loko o ka Hale Lapaʻau ʻOkiʻoki Hoʻonani

by Maria Park

Client: Maria Park Interior Design

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Loko Hale Category

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The Design

About Ethereal Form Ka Loko o ka Hale Lapaʻau ʻOkiʻoki Hoʻonani

He loko hale lapaʻau ʻokiʻoki hoʻonani ʻo Ethereal Form i loko o ka Hale Kiaʻi Uaki ma Beverly Hills. Ua hōʻike ʻia ka wahi he 2,000 kapuaʻi kuea me nā ʻili microcement i kālai ʻia, nā ʻāpana puna a me nā hana lāʻau i pena ʻia me ke keleawe. Alakaʻi nā paia pōʻai i nā maʻi mai kahi hoʻokipa a i nā lumi kūkākūkā. Ua hoʻokomo ʻia ka mālamalama papa i loko o nā kikoʻī hoʻolālā e hōʻike ai i ka ʻano ʻili a me ke kino. Kākoʻo nā waihona kumu i hana kūikawā ʻia, nā ʻōnaehana paipu wai a me nā ʻōnaehana uila i ka hoʻohana lapaʻau i kēlā me kēia lā. Manaʻo ka loko e hōʻemi i ka hopohopo ma kahi kaiapuni lapaʻau ma o ka mālamalama palupalu a me nā mea hana mahana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Ethereal Form Ka Loko o ka Hale Lapaʻau ʻOkiʻoki Hoʻonani i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Ethereal Form Ka Loko o ka Hale Lapaʻau ʻOkiʻoki Hoʻonani he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Ethereal Form Ka Loko o ka Hale Lapaʻau ʻOkiʻoki Hoʻonani i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Located within the Clock Tower in Beverly Hills, this Aesthetic Surgery Clinic redefines healthcare as an experience of calm prestige. Sculpted micro cement forms, plaster fins, and layered lighting create a sanctuary of refinement. Balancing strength and softness, the design elevates wellness through serenity, material harmony, and emotional care.
Dimensions & Packaging: With a 2,000-sq ft floor area, the project scope includes non-structural interior partitions with 100 mm stud walls and gypsum board, integrated lighting, plumbing, and electrical systems. Custom 600 mm D × 900 mm H base cabinetry complements high end finishes. The layout adheres to ISO standards for circulation, accessibility, and ergonomic patient-care flow.
Tags: plastic surgery clinic, aesthetic wellness design, Beverly Hills interior design, microcement finishes, sculptural reception desk, plaster fins wall, luxury medical office, serene architecture, wellness environment
Production Technology: The design was realized through precise coordination between digital modeling and handcrafted finishes. Smooth microcement surfaces, plaster fins, and bronze-painted millwork were custom fabricated to achieve seamless continuity. Layered lighting was integrated within architectural details, merging technical precision with artisanal craft to shape a serene, sculptural interior.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was redefining a surgical clinic into a space of serenity while meeting strict medical codes. Balancing sterile functionality with emotional warmth required material innovation and precise detailing. Limited space and technical constraints on lighting integration demanded creative coordination between design intent, fabrication methods, and healthcare regulations.
Research: This qualitative design research aimed to humanize clinical spaces through sensory calm. Using site observation, client interviews, and spatial behavior studies, the team analyzed stress triggers in medical environments. Digital modeling and lighting simulations informed design decisions. Results showed that material warmth, curved forms, and soft lighting improved comfort, trust, and emotional wellbeing in patient experience.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the sculptural purity of calm spaces and the emotional need for serenity in medical environments. Drawing from wellness design and hospitality research, it seeks to dissolve clinical anxiety through texture, light, and form. Each curve, finish, and glow embodies balance, privacy, and the artistry of transformation.
Project Duration: The project was initiated in February 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, beginning with conceptual development and client coordination. Design and detailing progressed through March 2025, followed by construction and final finishing. The project reached completion in April 2025, delivering a refined and serene healthcare interior.
Operation Flow: Patients enter through a softly lit reception where curved forms and warm textures ease tension. The flow moves intuitively from waiting to consultation, guided by light and material transitions. Each space is designed to calm, ensuring privacy and comfort. The environment itself becomes part of the healing process, shaping trust and serenity.
Team Members: Maria Park - Founder and Principal Designer
Image Credits: Photography by Christopher Nolasco Courtesy to Maria Park Interior Design