"Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it's really how it works."
- Steve Jobs

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. […]

Scott Hopkins Leadership Boise Class of 2021

CSHQA’s Scott Hopkins AIA, LEED AP has been selected through a competitive application and interview process as one of 54 participants to join the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Boise (LB) Class of 2021. […]

Idaho State Capitol Historic Preservation, Restoration, and Rehabilitation

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

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Kent A. Hanway, AIA, NCARB

Architect Principal / Past President

“I want what is produced by me and my team to be quality—always.”

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.