Peter Vincent Architects (PVA) is pleased to announce its recognition on the 2026 Forbes America’s Top 200 Residential Architects and America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects lists. The annual Forbes rankings recognize leading residential architecture firms across the United States, highlighting practices whose work and reputation distinguish them within the profession.
Peter Vincent Architects is the only Hawai‘i-based firm named to the 2026 Forbes America’s Top 200 Residential Architects list, marking another national recognition for the Honolulu-based architecture and interior design firm.
“We are beyond thrilled to be recognized for our thoughtful, place-inspired design and honored to be included among such an accomplished group of firms,” said Peter N. Vincent, FAIA, NCARB, Founder and Managing Partner of Peter Vincent Architects. “Our work is deeply rooted in Hawai‘i, and this recognition reflects our team’s commitment to creating architecture that responds to each client, each site, and the unique character of its surroundings.”
About Peter Vincent Architects
For nearly 35 years, Peter Vincent Architects has created architecture rooted in a deep understanding of place, purpose, and the people who inhabit it. At the heart of PVA’s philosophy is a simple principle: listen first. By understanding each client’s aspirations, lifestyle, and vision, the firm creates enduring spaces that are uniquely their own while responding thoughtfully to the character of their surroundings.
Hawai‘i’s natural beauty, climate, landscape, and cultural context are integral to PVA’s design approach. Sustainable principles, seamless connections between indoors and out, and thoughtful responses to sun, wind, water, and topography are woven into the firm’s work. With decades of experience navigating Hawai‘i’s permitting and regulatory landscape, PVA brings both creative vision and practical expertise to every project, helping clients navigate the design and building process with confidence, including on some of Hawai‘i’s most challenging sites.
PVA’s portfolio spans a broad range of architectural styles and project types, each shaped by the individual needs, aspirations, and personality of its client. What unites the work is not a particular aesthetic, but a commitment to design excellence, thoughtful craftsmanship, and architecture that belongs to its place.
Forbes Lists and Methodology
To view the complete America’s Top 200 Residential Architects list, visit:
Forbes America’s Top 200 Residential Architects
To view the complete America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects list, visit:
Forbes America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects
For information about the Forbes selection methodology, visit:
Forbes 2026 Residential Architects Methodology
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