B R A D E N  &  M E H T A  D E S I G N

P R O F I L E

Braden & Mehta is an interior design firm based in Hawaii and New York City. Partners Jill Braden, ASID and Geeta Mehta, AIA began their association in 1992 with a series of commercial and residential projects in Tokyo, Japan.  Jill has managed the practice in Hawaii since 1995, while Geeta has continued work in Japan and New York.  In 2011, Jill started a partner firm, Outdoor Spaces, collaborating with Hale Tropical Living, for the design of outdoor living areas and landscaping, utilizing Hale Tropical’s extensive network of suppliers in Indonesia to offer custom architectural products.    www.outdoorspaceshawaii.com

The work of the firm is marked by their distinct contemporary blending of classic western style with modern Asian and Polynesian elements. Our goal is to create timeless environments imbued with a sense of grace and harmony unique to each client’s personal history and interests.

SERVICES

Services include consulting, cost analysis, design of custom furniture and lighting and the full gamut of interior design services from initial concept to procurement and installation, for both commercial and residential projects.

PHILOSOPHY

We strive for total integration of our vision with our client’s vision.  We want to solve problems and we want to go beyond solutions.  Essential to our vision is:

◦  sensitivity to local culture

◦  sustainability

◦  value to the larger community

◦  originality

◦  value to our clients

◦  the quality of life which occurs in our buildings after our work is done

 

SELECTED PROJECT LIST

  • CONSUELO FOUNDATION, HONOLULU HI

Designed renovation of offices and community center for families in need

Concept, budget, furnishings, design and execution of large scale murals

 

  • MILLER RESIDENCE, KANEOHE  HI

Designed and supervised whole house renovation

Furnishings, kitchen, baths, outdoor areas and landscape

 

  • DEERFIELD INDUSTRIAL PARK, HCM City in Vietnam

Consultant to Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE) for master planning and development guidelines for the Park

 

  • SAVOY APARTMENT PROJECT , NEW YORK CITY

Designed and supervised renovation of apartments in midtown Manhattan

Space planning, structural design, kitchens, baths

 

  • O’NEIL RESIDENCE, MAKENA MAUI

Designed and supervised furnishings for new construction for 5000 sf home, including design and production of architectural millwork, doors, cabinets (5 baths, kitchen, built ins, outdoor kitchen) and designed and produced numerous custom furniture items

 

  • WEBER RESIDENCE, LANIKAI, KAILUA HI

Collaborated with James Cutler Architects on new construction

Furnishings, finishes, lighting, fixtures and appliances, swimming pool and landscape design for 5000 sf home

 

  • PRM REALTY, THE HOMES AT MALUHIA,  WAILEA MAUI

Consultant to PRM Realty, developer, for interior design services – planning, material specifications, finish selection, custom furniture design, procurement and installation for multi home luxury development

 

  • AMERICAN MALLS INC. , TOKYO

Design of offices in Nagatacho, Tokyo

Space planning, structural design, material selection

 

  • MORGAN STANLEY JAPAN LTD., TOKYO

Architectural coordinator for facilities for a staff of 800 people at Ebisu Garden Place

 

  • AIG HEADQUARTERS, TOKYO

Design of lobby, public areas, executive offices, boardroom

Concept, structural design, material selection, custom furniture and architectural elements

 

  • ALICO INSURANCE COMPANY, TOKYO

Design of public areas, meeting rooms, and executive offices

Concept, space planning, material selection, custom furniture and lighting