EF Honolulu is a branch of EF Education First, a global educational language school which allows students to immerse themselves in language training program through travel and cultural experiences.
FAI aspired to create a space of inspiration, collaboration, and immersion reflecting EF’s DNA. The EF Honolulu Renovation was designed with the needs of international students in mind. With insights from EF’s international and national offices, FAI worked with EF’s team at multiple levels to create and execute the LEARN + PLAY vision.
The challenge was creating an environment to encourage and to enhance the students’ cultural experience in Hawaii. To achieve the LEARN + PLAY concept, design employed a build-out with open ceiling to employ a mix of structured and casual spaces, with Hawaii-inspired design motifs and engaging activities such as foosball tables in a lounge atmosphere.