Ushijima Architects, Inc. (UAI) was hired by The Hertz Corporation, a national car rental firm, to design tenant improvements at the new Kahului Airport (OGG) Consolidated Rental Car Facility (ConRAC) for Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar. The scope of work, which encompassed +246,000 s.f. of improvements over multiple levels, includes improvements to the client’s exclusive use areas within the ConRAC such as the customer service lobby, ready return, quick turn around (car wash and maintenance) as well as onsite administration areas. Additional ready return improvements include custom free-standing service booths and signage structures.
UAI worked closely with the client, base building architect, and the Department of Transportation Airports Division in order to keep the project on track during the design and construction phases. UAI faced unique challenges during the design of the project, including evolving national branding standards, design changes to the shell of the building, and coordination of numerous brand vendors.
Status: Completed in 2019