Lisa-Maria Priester
Principal, Director of Interior DesignWCIT ArchitectureLisa-Maria Priester is Principal and Director of Interior Design at WCIT Architecture in Honolulu,
Hawaii. With more than 30 years of experience, she brings expertise across hospitality,
workplace, education and other commercial environments. Before relocating to Hawaii, Lisa-Maria worked with leading architectural firms in Minneapolis, beginning her career in healthcare interior design. There she developed a deeper
understanding of how the built environment can support wellness and the human experience.
Today, she brings these principles to hospitality, combining a wellness-centered approach with
an appreciation for Hawaii’s culture, landscape and sense of place. Through design and local
storytelling, she creates contemporary environments that foster connection and well-being while reflecting the cultural narratives and genealogy of Hawaii. Lisa-Maria’s award-winning work has been recognized by numerous professional and community organizations. Understanding the importance of community, she is also an active member of Hawaii’s arts and design community where she serves on the boards of Docomomo Hawaii and Iona Contemporary Dance Theatre.
The End of the “Cool Hotel”: Has Hospitality Mistaken Taste for Culture?
As the same aesthetics, references, and design language circulate across hotels, restaurants, fashion, retail, and social media, the idea of “cool” is
…As the same aesthetics, references, and design language circulate across hotels, restaurants, fashion, retail, and social media, the idea of “cool” is becoming increasingly universal, and increasingly difficult to own. This session explores what happ
…As the same aesthetics, references, and design language circulate across hotels, restaurants, fashion, retail, and social media, the idea of “cool” is becoming increasingly universal, and increasingly difficult to own. This session explores what happens when beautiful spaces start to look and feel the same. Where does cultural distinction come from now? And how can hospitality move beyond a curated aesthetic to create places with genuine identity
…As the same aesthetics, references, and design language circulate across hotels, restaurants, fashion, retail, and social media, the idea of “cool” is becoming increasingly universal, and increasingly difficult to own. This session explores what happens when beautiful spaces start to look and feel the same. Where does cultural distinction come from now? And how can hospitality move beyond a curated aesthetic to create places with genuine identity, relevance, and a point of view?
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