Founded in 2000, the partnership of architect Darrell “Buck” Welch Jr., AIA, and architectural designer Victor Weeks began on the fourth floor of the historic Aloha Tower in Honolulu Harbor. From those early days, the firm dedicated itself to designing homes that celebrate Hawai‘i’s unique climate, culture, and way of life — where indoor and outdoor spaces flow together and buildings feel naturally connected to their surroundings.

In 2024, Welch & Weeks Architects moved into its current studio in the 1908 Yokohama Specie Bank Building in downtown Honolulu — a fitting home for a practice that values Hawai‘i’s architectural heritage as much as its future.

Their work draws inspiration from Hawai‘i’s early architectural masters — C.W. Dickey, Hart Wood, Albert Ives, and Vladimir Ossipoff — while embracing modern living and contemporary construction. They utilize Passive Environmental Systems and time-proven “green” strategies to create homes that are low-energy, comfortable, and enduring. Each project is guided by the belief that good architecture should feel as though it has always belonged to its site.

Welch & Weeks provides complete architectural services — from client collaboration and concept design through construction documents, permitting, bidding, and final completion. Over the years, Victor Weeks has taken on increasing responsibility in all phases of the firm’s work, leading design, coordination, and project management while maintaining the thoughtful, detail-driven approach that defines Welch & Weeks.

Victor remains personally involved in every project from the first sketch to the final inspection. He spends considerable time on the job site — answering contractor questions, reviewing payment applications, and providing hand-drawn sketches as needed to guide construction. His presence throughout the process ensures that each home is built true to the design intent and to the highest standard of craftsmanship.

Over the years, the firm’s work has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects, the Building Industry Association of Hawai‘i, and the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, and has appeared in numerous publications. The greatest satisfaction, however, comes from the continued trust and referrals of the homeowners Welch & Weeks has been privileged to serve.