"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

Meridian Public Safety Training Center

Do you know a fire fighter? How about a police officer? Have you ever asked them about their typical work week? Getting involved in this project was a real eye opener for many of us here at the firm. We learned that on average 25% of the total work effort of these first responders is […]

CSHQA Elects New President and Board of Directors

CSHQA became 100% employee-owned July 2018. In parallel we have been preparing and initiating transitions in leadership within CSHQA. This week the next generation of CSHQA was elected. CSHQA Trustees are Kent Hanway, John Maulin […]

The Grove Hotel Bar and Lobby Remodel

The owners of The Grove Hotel were looking to redesign and modernize the hotel entry, bar, lobby and restaurant. They wanted a new look and amenities to compete in Boise’s growing downtown hotel and restaurant market. The existing lobby and bar were somewhat dark and without focal points. The check-in desk was lost in the […]

"CSHQA Engineers shed light on the office! Lighting trellis designed and installed by our team – even without a structural engineer! #HappyHolidays..."

December 12, 2018 at 5:09pm

Alisha Olson

Project Architect II

“There’s no better feeling than knowing you have been able to save your client money and time by finding the right answer for whatever the project situation might be.”

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.