Projects - CSHQA

Coyne's Restaurant & Bar

Hospitality/Restaurant

It’s not often that a client knows exactly what type of architectural style they want to see for a new building, but the owner of Coyne’s restaurant knew he wanted a concept modeled after famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, because he lives in a home designed by one of Wright’s apprentices. He wanted to create […]
Inn at 500

Hospitality/Restaurant

A mix of contemporary design and warm, classic European charm signal the unique atmosphere of this six-story, 111-guest-room boutique hotel in downtown Boise, Idaho. The ground floor boasts a lobby, a restaurant and lounge, a hotel-guest bicycle area, enclosed trash and recycling facilities, and supporting mechanical and electrical spaces. The second floor consists of large […]
Boise Airport Terminal Replacement

Aviation

The award-winning, 378,000-sf Boise Airport Terminal was part of a $110 million expansion program that included the construction of a three-story structure to replace an aging two-story terminal, a two-level roadway system, an expanded air carrier apron, and additional parking. It was important to the city, the airport commission and the airport director that the […]
Albertsons - Broadway Avenue

Retail

CSHQA designed this new flagship Albertsons – Broadway neighborhood store. It is located less than a mile from Albertsons corporate headquarters and serves the Boise State University residential neighborhood. Elegant simplicity and modern lines compliment the design of this full-service grocery with its dynamic two-story elevation and pronounced corner glazing. The store replaces a small, […]
CSHQA Office

Commercial/Office

CSHQA provided all planning, design and development services to renovate a 20,000 sf 1950’s brick and CMU warehouse property into a modern, collaborative space for its Boise office. Services included architectural design, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical/plumbing engineering, telecommunications design, interior space planning and design, and landscape architecture. The project achieved LEED® Platinum certification from the […]
WaFd Boise Campus Tenant Improvement

Commercial/Office

Washington Federal Bank (WaFd) relocated its regional offices to an existing office building in the Boise Research Park, and they sought a modern, refreshed look that would accommodate an open floor plan with areas for breakout sessions, multi-purpose conference rooms, and small conference rooms for private phone calls. CSHQA provided architectural services and interior design […]
Chobani Office Building and Global R&D Center

Commercial/Office

CSHQA designed this 71,000-SF office building and 14,000-SF research and development lab for yogurt-maker Chobani. The facility is part innovation center and part community center, meant to benefit both Chobani employees and the community of Twin Falls. The new building, in addition to providing more office space for the company, offers many amenities for all […]
Whole Foods Market - Regional Office

Commercial/Office

Whole Foods Market was looking for office space for a new Regional Home Support Office that would reflect their culture and accommodate 132 Team Members. They also wanted to be near Denver’s Union Station to utilize public transportation and enjoy being close to the downtown Union Station store. The selected building is a three-story multi-wythe […]
Alpine Bank Corporate Offices

Commercial/Office

Alpine Bank sought upgraded offices for executives in an old publishing company building in the Downtown Denver Historic District, and asked CSHQA to help them convert an existing space on the ground floor. Wood floors, ceilings, and columns were refinished for this open-concept tenant improvement project with offices, conference rooms, and networking areas. The 5,014-square-foot […]
Glanbia Corporate Headquarters

Commercial/Office

International dairy products company Glanbia chose Twin Falls, Idaho for its US Headquarters. The company wanted to attract highly skilled talent and to be a good neighbor and leader in the Twin Falls community. The downtown site within the historic ‘warehouse district’ and a growing urban center influenced the massing and materials selection for the […]
Lamb Weston

Commercial/Office

Lamb Weston, an Idaho-based agribusiness, wanted a fresh, updated look for their new global headquarters in Eagle, Idaho. CSHQA provided interior design for tenant improvements for 32,000 sf and two stories of office space. Spaces include 120+ workstations, 30+ offices and numerous conference and meeting / collaborating spaces. Lamb Weston had outgrown their space and […]
Saint Alphonsus Emergency/Trauma Center Renovation and Addition

Healthcare

Imagine the space above the ceiling of a typical emergency room. In that 5 foot space you are likely to find more than 35 separate and distinct utility systems running here and there and everywhere. This is what’s needed to deliver the modern health care we expect in our emergency departments. Now contemplate an emergency […]
Saint Alphonsus - Children's Clinic at Mulvaney Medical Office Building

Healthcare

An over-arching goal for the tenant improvements at Mulvaney Medical Office Building, part of the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, is to provide a patient-centered medical home for clients. The totally integrated practice provides a continuum of care for patient health needs, particularly with the co-location of the Women’s Clinic and Children’s Clinic in the […]
Whole Foods Market - Canyon Corners

Retail

Whole Foods Market and CenterCal Properties were looking for an up-scale, quality project that would fit into the Park City scene. Required elements included indoor and outdoor seating, views to the colorful interior and a big open façade to view nearby mountains and changing seasons. The 43,000 sf Whole Foods Market – Canyon Corners in […]
Meridian Public Safety Training Center

Civic/Government

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 […]
ISU-Meridian Health Science Center Anatomy & Physiology Lab Addition

Higher Education

This project is an addition in the existing exterior courtyard space immediately adjacent to the existing Anatomy and Physiology Lab at the Meridian Health Science Center, Meridian, Idaho. The addition incorporates state-of-the art anatomy and physiology labs/cadaver room for 12-14 cadaver stations including the prep and storage, adjacent IT telecommunications room, storage room, and future […]
West Ada SD: Meridian High School Achievement House

K-12 Education

West Ada is the largest school district in the state of Idaho, and like any other district, its student population includes children with severe developmental and physical disabilities who require individual education plans and one-on-one attention. At Meridian High School, those children are taught in a house near the school that had no handicap accessibility […]
Idaho Humane Society (IHS) Animal Welfare Campus

Commercial/Office

The Idaho Humane Society (IHS) opened their new Animal Welfare Campus in October 2019. At approximately 42,000 SF, this new facility houses about 200 dogs and cats in a state-of-the-art shelter. CSHQA, with shelter design specialists Jackson & Ryan Architects and engineering design specialists Design Learned, Inc., designed a comprehensive community animal resource center. Key […]
Idaho State Capitol Historic Preservation, Restoration, and Rehabilitation

Civic/Government

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. […]
Valor Pointe

Multi-family Housing

Some projects are just meant to fulfill the needs of a business or provide a service, while others—like Valor Pointe—could save lives. The 27-unit apartment building can house 26 veterans and one live-in manager and will prioritize placement for veterans who would otherwise be homeless. It is part of a larger initiative within the City […]
Smokin’ Fins Restaurant

Hospitality/Restaurant

The owner and chef at Smokin’ Fins in Idaho Falls is dedicated to high-quality food and service, and he sought a design for his new restaurant that evoked the character of the food, the local surroundings and community. The restaurant has three distinct areas that reflect its special characteristics, starting with house-smoked meat and fish. […]
Wyoming State Capitol Restoration

Civic/Government

The Wyoming State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark and the State’s most significant building. Constructed in three phases, 1888, 1890 and 1970 respectively, the detailing, wood species and construction methodology differs slightly throughout each building campaign. The restoration returned the historic decorative elements and grandeur of this architectural treasure while maintaining its historic character […]
The Grove Hotel Bar and Lobby Remodel

Hospitality/Restaurant

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 […]
One Nineteen Condominiums

Multi-family Housing

One Nineteen Condominiums are located in downtown Boise near shopping, restaurants, and the city’s business core. It is a new structure of four levels of condos over two levels of parking. The investors’ target market was active, urban professionals seeking a higher quality of lifestyle than the typical city condo. The result is a no-compromises, […]
Crave Kitchen and Bar

Hospitality/Restaurant

Crave restaurant owners set out with a bold idea – to offer high-end food without all the trappings of fine dining, and instead keep a family-friendly, blended atmosphere. They wanted this emphasis to be reflected in the design of the restaurant and envisioned a modern building that would stand out in the traditional setting of […]
Whole Foods Market - Union Station

Retail

This two-story 56,000 sf Whole Foods Market sits across Wewatta Street from Union Station in downtown Denver. It forms the pedestal for a 14-story, multi-tower, mixed-use project. CSHQA designed the tenant improvement for Whole Foods and food prep areas in the basement, first floor, and mezzanine. Davis Partnership Architects designed the building shell and mixed-use […]
Life’s Kitchen Renovation

Hospitality/Restaurant

Life’s Kitchen is a local non-profit that provides comprehensive food service and life skills training for at-risk youth. Their training program prepares young adults for culinary jobs and has allowed the organization to donate over 2 million meals to Boise residents. When Life’s Kitchen’s small and hidden downtown Boise headquarters no longer supported the space […]
U of I Administration Building Historic Renovation

Higher Education

The Administration Building is nestled in the heart of the University of Idaho’s Campus in Moscow, Idaho. It has an important place in Idaho’s history, and contributes significantly to the campus. It was important to the University to restore this building and provide critical life safety upgrades. CSHQA in association with Associated Architects, LLP completed […]
Boise Airport ARFF Remodel / Expansion

Aviation

The Boise Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting [ARFF] station required remodeling and an expansion to meet current and growing needs. The project had two critical design requirements: (1) The facility had to remain fully operational 24/7/365 and (2) A response time of no more than three minutes had to be maintained regardless of construction […]
Grove Plaza Renovation

Civic/Government

Originally constructed in the center of four nearly vacant lots in 1986, The Grove Plaza established a gathering space and focal point for Boise’s downtown. Early events included the Holiday Tree Lighting, Alive After Five and Saturday Farmers’ Market. By 2015, more and more events were being held at the Plaza, but the space was […]
Whole Foods Market - River Park Place

Retail

Boise’s first Whole Foods Market (River Park Place) is prominently located at the crossroads of three major thoroughfares. CSHQA worked closely with the mayor’s office, city and county planning offices, and the owner, developer and tenant (Whole Foods) to create this gateway project. The site and structures are uniquely identifiable and visually interesting, employ strong […]
Black Box-VR Tenant Improvement

Recreation

An environmental design approach melded materials, lighting, wayfinding and a deep understanding of brand and design to create the Black Box experience. Black Box-VR is a new fitness concept where a guest exercises in Virtual Reality while doing resistance training. Data from guest sessions is saved and subsequent workouts demand increased effort, becoming like a […]
Tamarack Resort Discovery Square

Retail

Tamarack Resort was the first year round mountain resort to open in the US in 22 years. It is located 90 miles north of Boise between Donnelly and McCall, Idaho. The owners wanted to create a unique, first class resort, appealing to all age groups and providing an unforgettable destination experience. Discovery Square opened on […]
ISU-Meridian Health Science Center Physical & Occupational Therapy Expansion

Healthcare

This project is part of the expansion within the ISU Meridian Health Science Center (MHSC), located in Meridian, Idaho for the ISU Division of Health Sciences (DHS). ISU-Meridian currently houses three (3) clinics, Counseling, Dentistry, and Speech /Language, and the Idaho Center for Disabilities Evaluation (ICDE) which provides assessment services for the developmentally delayed children […]
Idaho State Police Patrol and Lab Facility

Civic/Government

Efficient government. It’s what the taxpayers want and the elected officials strive to achieve. Recently, the State Government allocated funds to the Idaho State Police (ISP) and asked them to look at their operation and increase efficiencies. ISP District 5 (Pocatello area) has five distinct sub-operations with most of these operations in different facilities spread […]
Treasure Valley Community College - Caldwell Center

Higher Education

The Treasure Valley Community College at Caldwell Center is the first building in a planned revitalization of downtown Caldwell on a renewed section of the once covered Indian Creek. It offers college prep, transfer and professional technical classes. Two key design challenges included programming within a tight budget and a desire to achieve LEED Silver […]
Vectra Bank Branch

Commercial/Office

Vectra Bank operates 39 locations across Colorado and Farmington, New Mexico. The Wheat Ridge branch serves a community mid-way between Denver and Golden, Colorado to the west. The building is a ground up replacement of a branch across the parking lot and provides more space for customers and staff. The total space is 4,800-sf over […]
Steve C. Guerber Community Park

Recreation

This 15-acre city park, built on a former gravel pit, was designed and built in several phases. CSHQA teamed with Robert W. Droll, ASLA, on the master plan, which was completed in 2003. The city asked CSHQA to expand its contract and complete the first of four phases of the park’s construction documents to establish […]
Veterans Administration Community Living Center

Multi-family Housing

Paradigm Shift – An important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way We had no idea when we accepted the commission of this project that our client was about to undergo an earth moving paradigm shift…..and neither did they! In fact […]
Ada County Civic Plaza Tenant Improvement

Commercial/Office

CSHQA provided architectural, interior design, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and LEED® documentation services through the programming, design, and construction administration phases of two tenant improvement projects for Ada County. The Ada County Assessor’s and the Ada County Indigent Services Department’s new office spaces are located in what were previously empty retail spaces on the ground […]
The Springs Apartments II

Multi-family Housing

The Springs II is located adjacent to The Springs I which was completed in 2011. When completed it will provide an additional 36 affordable housing units in three buildings with studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Although there are no plans to pursue LEED certification the project is very energy efficient and follows many sustainable […]
Veterans Administration Research and Education Building

Healthcare

This new, two-story 17,827-sf medical research and education facility on the Boise Veterans’ Administration Medical Center (VAMC) campus replaces some of the research space currently located within the existing hospital facility and allows for expansion and development of further outreach to the state’s three universities. Within the new building are 16 general research lab spaces, […]
Veterans Administration Building 33 Historic Renovation

Civic/Government

The Mountain Cove Building (Building 33), on the campus of the Boise Veterans Administration Medical Center, was built in 1908 as a U.S. Army hospital. This 20,000-sf, three-story building was constructed with a wood framed structure, brick and sandstone exterior walls, and slate roof. Over time, the building saw a variety of occupants, leading to […]
Napa Crossing

Retail

Napa Crossing at Olivieri Corner: CSHQA provided architectural, engineering and landscape design services for a 13,415 sf retail building completed in 2011. Another building of just under 5,000 sf was completed across the street. Napa Crossing South: Three buildings totaling 82,000+ sf were designed and modeled in Revit. CSHQA provided design and construction services through […]
Northern Arizona University Aquatic & Tennis Complex

Higher Education

The 120,000-SF Aquatic & Tennis Complex (ATC) is located at the intersection of San Francisco and McCreary Streets along the north campus border. The site was the former home to a recreational outdoor sports field, an on-grade parking lot and the Wall Aquatic Center. The program for the Aquatic Center was developed in early 2013, […]
Quick Serve Restaurants

Retail

What makes a quick serve restaurant interesting to architects? Each one is a puzzle with extensive equipment and utility needs, located on a different site with different local regulations, yet each must conform to a master program required by the franchisee or franchisor. Whether the customer drives through, grabs and goes, or dines in, the visual experience […]
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group - OB/GYN at Mulvaney Medical Office Building

Healthcare

An over-arching goal for the tenant improvements at Mulvaney Medical Office Building, part of the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, is to provide a patient-centered medical home for clients. The totally integrated practice provides a continuum of care for patient health needs, particularly with the co-location of the Women’s Clinic and Children’s Clinic in the […]
Avimor Clubhouse and Community Center

Multi-family Housing

The Avimor Clubhouse and Community Center, with swimming pool, work out room and meeting amenities, is the centerpiece of a residential community planned for 684 homes on 830 acres. The 12,000 SF clubhouse was the first non-residential structure in this master-planned community of residential, mixed-use commercial, recreation and community services. CSHQA worked with the developer […]
Chandler's Steakhouse - Hotel 43

Hospitality/Restaurant

When owner Rex Chandler decided to expand his restaurant business from Sun Valley to Boise, Idaho he was determined to create an elegant, intimate and enduring fine dining sensation. As Hotel 43 was renovated into a chic downtown hotel, a non-descript pool and patio space was to be completely redesigned for his vision. One of […]
St. Luke's Fruitland Medical Office Building

Healthcare

St. Luke’s needed to combine and expand local area clinics to serve a growing population in rural Fruitland, Idaho and Ontario, Oregon. The architecture (by others) replicates the St. Luke’s brand while the interior designed by CSHQA avoids a ‘city doctors’ sensibility and comfortably reflects the community values and agricultural heritage. Important considerations for the […]
Harris Ranch Community Center

Recreation

The historic Harris Ranch is a 1,300-acre master planned community embracing the concepts of smart growth and new urbanism. Appearing as a barn with related sheds the 1,382 sf Community Center reflects the local ranching history and matches the other commercial buildings in the development. Inside are a post office box room for local mail […]
Safeway Expansion and Renovation

Retail

CSHQA has provided architectural and engineering design services, including design criteria for specific programs and roll-outs, for Safeway stores throughout the US, Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, since 1994. A recent major program included design/build services and roll-out to renovate pharmacies in over 40 stores in Arizona and over 50 stores in California. Remodeled pharmacies […]
Veterans Administration Medical Center Imaging Building

Healthcare

CSHQA provided architectural and engineering design services for a new 5,400 SF medical imaging facility to accommodate two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) units. The facility houses associated patient and staff support spaces and is designed to high energy efficiency standards. It is designed to exceed ASHRAE 90.1-2004 energy efficiency requirements by more than 31.5%. CSHQA’s […]
Boise Airport Terminal New Concessions

Aviation

Working with Boise Airport and national concessionaire, Delaware North, CSHQA remodeled or newly built 13 food and beverage and news and gift concessions at this small hub terminal. A very important goal was to bring more ‘local flavor’ to the airport. Another key factor was construction phasing to maintain a fully operational facility with pre- […]
Garden Valley School

K-12 Education

Garden Valley, Idaho is a rural community with a history of logging, mining and ranching. Today recreation and guided hunting have replaced most of the former industries. CSHQA worked with the School District for over 12 years to pass a bond for a new K12 facility. Now the largest single building in the county, Garden […]
Rogue Valley International Airport Terminal

Aviation

CSHQA provided comprehensive master-planning and architecture and engineering design services for Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport’s (MFR) Terminal Expansion Program. The 110,000 sf, $35 million passenger terminal includes airside apron, landside-access roadways, terminal curb front, parking areas, and the potential for future expansion in all programmed areas. Phased construction allowed existing facilities to remain fully operational […]
Stinker Station - Hyde Park

Retail

Stinker Stores is a chain of Idaho-based fuel centers and convenience stores founded in 1936 and boasts the iconic Stinker Skunk mascot. Over time many of the stores have been remodeled, expanded or even relocated, but the 1970s-era Hyde Park store had yet to be updated. The company wanted to maintain its market share while […]
Nampa School District - ProTech Buildings

K-12 Education

In the early 2000s, Nampa School District took a proactive stance in the education and preparation of students for life after high school (Grade 13). They decided to enhance their facilities at three high schools to accommodate the growing need and demand for vocational and technical programs. The projects included a new, freestanding building […]
McCall Airport SRE

Aviation

CSHQA provided schematic design and construction documentation for this economical, 4,267 sf, pre-engineered metal building. The McCall Airport snow removal equipment building is designed for four different snow removal machines. The machine storage area has dedicated power for engine block heaters and future installation of a compressed air system. Heating in the machine storage area […]
Veterans Administration Medical Center Building 67 Expansion & Remodel

Civic/Government

CSHQA completed the expansion and renovation of Building 67 on the historic Boise VAMC campus. The building was originally built in 1931, with subsequent additions, and serves as one of the main hospital buildings on the campus. The 6,000 SF addition and 15,560 SF renovation expands and updates the existing medical step-down unit and inpatient […]
Mulvaney Medical Office Building

Healthcare

The developer of this 70,000 sf medical office building wanted a sustainable building with year-round low energy use and water use and challenged CSHQA to provide a LEED building. Mulvaney is the first medical office building in Idaho to be certified LEED® Gold. Natural light and a natural environment were both high priorities for the […]
Reflection Ridge Community Center

Recreation

Reflection Ridge is a 91-acre, 252-home site master planned community southwest of Boise. The prairie-style influenced architecture of the community center blends with the surrounding home styles, yet the building stands apart, distinctly more commercial than residential. The low-sloping roof with long overhangs lends shade and shape to the space while keeping a low profile […]
Grant County Regional Airport - Joint Use Terminal

Aviation

This $3.2-million, 17,752 sf, joint-use terminal building is LEED registered and was made possible through multiple funding sources, serving the US Forest Service, General Aviation and the Grant County community. The US Forest Service portion of the facility consists of a Regional Training Academy with helibase administration, ready room, locker rooms and support spaces. The […]
St. Luke's Falcon Building Tenant Improvements

Commercial/Office

St. Luke’s sought to co-locate executive offices, the marketing department and legal and compliance departments into one building to enhance business operations and internal communication. They chose to renovate the three-story Falcon Administration Building which had previously been built as a core and shell project. Goals for the 37,650 sf tenant improvement included contemporary colors, […]
The Springs Apartments

Multi-family Housing

The Springs Apartments is an affordable, residential-housing project, constructed of durable materials using innovative sustainable design principles. One of the goals was that the project not look like “affordable” housing. Another goal for the 33,000 sf development was to achieve LEED Gold. As the project design developed, it became clear that the project was very […]
Safeway Stores

Retail

CSHQA has provided architectural and engineering design services for Safeway since 1994. As one of the largest food and drug retailers, Safeway stores are located throughout the US, and Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Projects have ranged in scope from small re-sets to new, ground up stores. The Scottsdale Safeway featured here included expansion and major remodeling […]
California State Capitol East Annex Study

Historic/Adaptive Reuse

In 2016 the Legislature passed SB 836 which was signed into law. SB 836 provides funding to address deﬁciencies in the State Capitol Annex, which is home to both the Legislative Branch of the California Government and the Governor’s and Lieutenant Governor’s oﬃces. This study ensued from the passing of SB 836 and serves as […]
Pioneer Federal Credit Union—Broadway Ave

Commercial/Office

For this new, ground-up branch bank Pioneer Federal Credit Union wanted to create a new identity and a new paradigm in banking. They wanted clients to have a different experience, one that spoke of ‘community’ rather than ‘financial institution.’ The branch location is near Boise State University and serves students, staff and neighbors. The bank […]
Fresno Yosemite International Airport Terminal Renovation

Aviation

Fresno/Yosemite is a destination, small hub airport serving visitors to the Yosemite, Sequoia and other national parks, agribusiness within the San Joaquin valley, and farm workers and families traveling to and from Mexico. The original design was sterile and uninviting and the airport owner and operators wanted their terminal to reflect the unique features of […]
Glanbia Cheese Innovation Center

Commercial/Office

Located adjacent to Glanbia’s new corporate headquarters, the 14,000 sf Cheese Innovation Center houses some of the most advanced equipment in the industry. The purpose of the innovation center is to bring industry experts and consumers together to develop and market new products. A small, yet fully equipped production center allows testing prior to scaling […]
The Five Fifties Mixed Use

Hospitality/Restaurant

This sustainable co-living development focused on the benefits of a modern, urban, and social lifestyle for the Millennial age demographic. The development includes an integrated multi-modal transportation node for local car and bike share programs and features a water fountain in the courtyard that serves as an audible and visual focal point. This project successfully […]
CW Moore Plaza

Commercial/Office

C.W. Moore Plaza is an 8-story mixed use tower designed for office use on the upper floors with potential for mixed use, office, and/or retail on the ground floor. CSHQA provided complete architecture/engineering services for the core and shell of the C.W. Moore Plaza, as well as interior design services for most of the tenants. […]
Pioneer Federal Credit Union—State Street

Commercial/Office

For this new 2,500 sf ground-up branch bank Pioneer Federal Credit Union wanted to challenge the preconceived idea of a banking institution. The client’s objectives were to create a space that was open, visually communicated the company brand, and allowed multiple customer-types to use the space in a variety of ways. A different experience that […]
San Jose Airport New Concessions

Aviation

Airport managers know that today’s traveler is savvier and better informed than those of just a few years ago, and when choosing between airports for connecting or destination, service matters. Food, beverages, shops and specialty services play an important role in airport revenue – as much as 10% of all airport revenue, based on national […]
CSHQA Office - Engineering Design

Commercial/Office

The LEED Platinum CSHQA Boise Office, designed and built in just 10 months in a renovated 60-year-old railway warehouse, is one of the most energy efficient office buildings in the state. It is the only commercial building to employ radiant heating and cooling, and is regarded as one of Boise’s leading sustainability examples. As a […]
Magic Valley Regional Airport Terminal Expansion and Remodel

Aviation

CSHQA provided design services to expand the Magic Valley Regional Airport terminal building by 8,000 SF and remodel approximately 6,000 SF. The primary driver for design was twofold. First and foremost, the facility needed to be reconfigured to meet the TSA passenger and baggage screening requirements of a post-9/11 airport. Secondly, the airport hold rooms […]
Walgreens - River Park Place

Retail

This 14,550 sf Walgreens was built as part of a 5.5-acre development on a highly visible corner in downtown Boise where three major arterials meet. This “gateway” position meant the store would be seen on all four sides by thousands of people every day; a typical back-of-house design for loading and Dumpsters was not acceptable. […]
Canyon Corners - Mixed Use

Retail

The Canyon Corners – Mixed Use project was partially built during the downturn. Successful revitalization includes a thriving retail and workforce housing community anchored by a Whole Foods Market. The site connects to existing bike trails and a custom designed bus shelter provides a new stop for local mass transit. Pedestrian corridors connect trails, transit, […]
Lithia Motors

Retail

CSHQA has teamed with Lithia Motors, based in Medford, OR, since 2001. The publicly traded company is one of the largest automotive retailers in the US, and with 31 brands of new autos, the company is continually renewing brand programs at their many dealerships. CSHQA has provided signage and facilities standards company-wide, and implemented a […]
Boise Art Museum Expansion

Civic/Government

The Boise Art Museum, located in Julia Davis Park, has been a distinctive Boise landmark since the 1930s. Due to tremendous growth in the collection, the community, and interest in the museum, the board and management sought to provide Idaho with more opportunities for visual arts space. The museum retained CSHQA to develop plans and […]
8th and River Multi-Family Concept

Multi-family Housing

This proposed development was designed to create a landmark building and set a new standard for apartment residential living in downtown Boise. The Capital City Development Corporation site is ideally situated along a primary pedestrian and bicycle corridor between the downtown core and the Boise River. It is also located at the prominent and highly […]
Kemeri Park Observation Tower Competition

On The Boards

This international design competition submittal for the Kemeri Park Observation Tower revisited the idea of an observation tower with disabled access throughout. By placing a tower on its side, the visitor is able to enjoy the journey with visual opportunities available along the way. The fully accessible ‘tower’ is entered from a single point, then two […]
Oregon Trail Trailhead

Recreation

The Ada County Oregon Trail Trailhead opens access to acres of pristine ruts formed by thousands of pioneer emigrants and their wagons. Beginning with the first Oregon Trail emigrants in the early 1840s, an estimated 50,000 people trudged across the area on their way to a better life in Oregon. Thousands of wagons traveled down […]
Columbia High School

K-12 Education

Columbia High School was designed through a series of community workshops which began with outlining core values including: safety, respect, energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, durability, and maintainability. These values shaped the building concept and ultimate design. The building was zoned into academic, performing arts, and athletics wings, all of which are linked by the common social […]
Lucky Fins Restaurant

Hospitality/Restaurant

Lucky Fins is located in downtown Boise directly on The Grove, a pedestrian plaza serving hotel, convention, sports and dining venues. The project includes a 3,000 sf remodel and 600 sf addition to a former restaurant, plus an expanded patio for multi-season enjoyment. The owners wanted a restaurant with broad appeal for families looking for […]
Whole Foods Market - Frisco

Retail

The mountains near Denver have a diverse residency, and high swinging tourist season throughout the year. With outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, camping and everything in between, it is a natural draw for people who already respect the environment, and many of those people want to support businesses that have compatible philosophies. Whole Foods […]

Coyne's Restaurant & Bar

Hospitality/Restaurant

Inn at 500

Hospitality/Restaurant

Boise Airport Terminal Replacement

Aviation

Albertsons - Broadway Avenue

Retail

CSHQA Office

Commercial/Office

WaFd Boise Campus Tenant Improvement

Commercial/Office

Chobani Office Building and Global R&D Center

Commercial/Office

Whole Foods Market - Regional Office

Commercial/Office

Alpine Bank Corporate Offices

Commercial/Office

Glanbia Corporate Headquarters

Commercial/Office

Lamb Weston

Commercial/Office

Saint Alphonsus Emergency/Trauma Center Renovation and Addition

Healthcare

Saint Alphonsus - Children's Clinic at Mulvaney Medical Office Building

Healthcare

Whole Foods Market - Canyon Corners

Retail

Meridian Public Safety Training Center

Civic/Government

ISU-Meridian Health Science Center Anatomy & Physiology Lab Addition

Higher Education

West Ada SD: Meridian High School Achievement House

K-12 Education

Idaho Humane Society (IHS) Animal Welfare Campus

Commercial/Office

Idaho State Capitol Historic Preservation, Restoration, and Rehabilitation

Civic/Government

Valor Pointe

Multi-family Housing

Smokin’ Fins Restaurant

Hospitality/Restaurant

Wyoming State Capitol Restoration

Civic/Government

The Grove Hotel Bar and Lobby Remodel

Hospitality/Restaurant

One Nineteen Condominiums

Multi-family Housing

Crave Kitchen and Bar

Hospitality/Restaurant

Whole Foods Market - Union Station

Retail

Life’s Kitchen Renovation

Hospitality/Restaurant

U of I Administration Building Historic Renovation

Higher Education

Boise Airport ARFF Remodel / Expansion

Aviation

Grove Plaza Renovation

Civic/Government

Whole Foods Market - River Park Place

Retail

Black Box-VR Tenant Improvement

Recreation

Tamarack Resort Discovery Square

Retail

ISU-Meridian Health Science Center Physical & Occupational Therapy Expansion

Healthcare

Idaho State Police Patrol and Lab Facility

Civic/Government

Treasure Valley Community College - Caldwell Center

Higher Education

Vectra Bank Branch

Commercial/Office

Steve C. Guerber Community Park

Recreation

Veterans Administration Community Living Center

Multi-family Housing

Ada County Civic Plaza Tenant Improvement

Commercial/Office