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Trusted Architecture & Engineering Solutions
Founded in 2003, AEPAC has evolved from a historic preservation specialist into a full-service architecture, engineering, and construction firm. Our team of licensed professionals brings over 20 years of cross-cultural experience delivering complex projects across the Pacific and coastal regions. We prioritize innovative, sustainable solutions that honor historical significance while meeting modern needs. With expertise in federal projects, including Department of Defense contracts, we ensure technical excellence, cultural sensitivity, and strict adherence to regulatory standards. Our integrated approach combines architecture, engineering, and construction under one umbrella, enabling efficient project delivery.We maintain a strong commitment to quality control, client collaboration, and community engagement. Our multidisciplinary team includes SOI Qualified Historic Architects, certified construction managers, and environmental specialists. We serve public and private clients with tailored solutions for new builds, renovations, and preservation efforts. Our regional knowledge spans the unique challenges of the Indo-Pacific, including corrosion resistance and hurricane resilience. Through transparent communication and scalable resources, we consistently deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Services
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Plumbing Engineering
LEED Design
Interior Design
Construction Management
Historic Preservation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of cross-cultural project experience in the Pacific region.
- Our team includes SOI Qualified Historic Architects and certified construction managers.
- We maintain a 100% on-time, on-budget delivery record for federal projects.
- Our integrated AEC model reduces coordination challenges and accelerates timelines.
- We hold specialized expertise in navigating Section 106 and HRS 6E compliance.
Services
Architecture
Our architecture practice combines technical expertise with cultural sensitivity, delivering innovative designs that meet modern functional requirements while preserving historical integrity. We specialize in federal projects requiring strict regulatory compliance and have extensive experience with Department of Defense installations. Our team provides comprehensive services from conceptual design through construction documentation, ensuring energy efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Construction Management
We offer full-spectrum construction management services for complex projects in remote and challenging environments. Our team ensures strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards while coordinating subcontractors and managing procurement activities. With deep expertise in federal contracting requirements, we provide daily operations oversight and risk mitigation strategies for government-funded projects across the Pacific region.
Historic Preservation
Our historic preservation services focus on maintaining architectural integrity while implementing modern upgrades. We specialize in Section 106 compliance, National Register nominations, and historic tax credit applications. Our team includes SOI Qualified Historic Architects who develop adaptive reuse strategies that balance preservation requirements with contemporary functionality for military installations, municipal buildings, and cultural institutions.
Environmental Solutions
Through our joint venture with Hawaii International Environmental Services, we provide comprehensive environmental assessments and remediation services. Our capabilities include hazardous material surveys, regulatory compliance management, and sustainable design solutions tailored to the Pacific region's unique ecological challenges. We support federal agencies and private clients with scientifically grounded environmental stewardship programs.
Project Management
Our project management team delivers proven leadership for complex AEC projects, maintaining integrated quality control systems and rigorous scheduling protocols. We specialize in managing multi-disciplinary teams for federal contracts, ensuring seamless coordination between design, engineering, and construction phases. Our PMI-certified professionals apply advanced methodologies to maintain budgetary control while meeting strict regulatory requirements for government projects.
People
Lorraine Minatoishi
President & CEO
Dr. Minatoishi holds a Doctorate of Engineering from Waseda University and has over two decades of federal project experience. She specializes in historical preservation and serves as Chair for the AIA Historic Resources Committee. Her leadership has grown AEPAC into a full-service AEC firm while maintaining its preservation core values.
Angelica Terrazas
Managing Director
With extensive federal procurement expertise, Terrazas excels in stakeholder relationship management and complex program execution. Her background includes coordinating multi-agency projects while maintaining strict compliance with government contracting requirements. She oversees AEPAC's quality control program and project delivery framework.
Alan Downer
Chief Archaeologist
A nationally recognized SOI Qualified leader with over four decades of experience, Downer previously administered Hawaii's SHPD and directed the Navajo Nation's preservation office. He specializes in cultural resource management and Section 106 compliance, bringing deep expertise in tribal sovereignty and historic legislation.
Natalie Besl
Architectural Historian
Besl specializes in cultural resource management with nine years of experience in historic tax credits and National Register nominations. She conducts building surveys and develops compliance strategies that balance regulatory requirements with project objectives, ensuring preservation standards meet modern functionality needs.
Roy Robins
Director of Construction
A 25-year military veteran and former US Army Combat Engineer, Robins brings extensive construction management experience from three USACE districts. His background includes quality control representation and contracting officer roles, enabling AEPAC to deliver turnkey design-build solutions for complex federal projects.
Questions
What services does AEPAC offer?
We provide architecture, engineering, construction, and historic preservation services with specialized expertise in federal projects, environmental solutions, and cultural resource management.
How long has AEPAC been in business?
Founded in 2003, we've grown from a historic preservation specialist into a full-service AEC firm with over two decades of regional project experience.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate across Hawaii, Guam, Washington D.C., and the broader Pacific region, with specialized knowledge of environmental and regulatory challenges in these areas.
Do you handle federal government projects?
Yes, we specialize in Department of Defense contracts and other federal projects, maintaining strict compliance with government contracting and regulatory requirements.
How do you approach historic preservation?
Our approach combines SOI Qualified expertise with Section 106 compliance, using adaptive reuse strategies that maintain historical integrity while implementing modern upgrades and code requirements.
What makes AEPAC different from other firms?
Our integrated AEC model, cultural sensitivity, and deep federal project experience enable us to deliver technically complex projects on time and within budget while preserving historical significance.
