"Architects work in two ways. One is to respond precisely to a client’s needs or demands. Another is to look at what a client asks and reinterpret it."
- Rem Koolhaus

Smokin’ Fins Restaurant

Smokin’ Fins owner and chef focuses on high quality food and service. He sought a design that evokes the character of the preparation process, local surroundings and the community of Idaho Falls. The restaurant has three distinct areas that blend and reflect special characteristics of Smokin’ Fins. A primary element is house-smoked meat and fish. […]

CSHQA Appoints New Associates

CSHQA recently promoted the following individuals to Associate: Alisha Olson, Collin Hill, Jason Cline, Jesse Walker, Peggy Schindler, and Rory Heggie. As Associates they will have the opportunity to expand their leadership knowledge and responsibilities […]

Idaho State Capitol Renovation and Restoration

After a century of use, deferred maintenance, and countless modifications that eroded the historical character of the building, the Idaho Capitol restoration brought the 250,000 sf building back to its former grandeur by restoring the historical elements of the building, preserving the integrity of the existing materials, and rehabilitating the spaces for contemporary uses. As […]

"CSHQA has been around since 1889 and for day 3 of #ArchWeek19 we wanted to celebrate how far our field has come in 125 years. Cline Hamill and Smull a..."

April 24, 2019 at 9:27pm

John Gragg

Senior Electrical Engineering Designer

Good design takes time and effort.

CSHQA is passionate about sustainable, energy-efficient design and creating healthy, enduring spaces.

CSHQA is passionate about sustainable, energy-efficient design and creating healthy, enduring spaces for our clients and the people who live, work and play in our buildings. We are people who listen, creating design that speaks.

Our award-winning design firm specializes in full-service architecture and engineering, interior and environmental design, landscape architecture, telecommunications, and building forensic services. Nearly 100 professionals design commercial, retail, hospitality, aviation, civic, education and healthcare projects. Serving clients in all 50 states, CSHQA has offices in Boise, Denver, and Sacramento.