February 1, 2021

On this project, we worked with the talented team at Slichter | Ugrin Architecture and ESI Construction to create a beautiful and functional replacement school for the Boise School District.

Idaho Falls based architect Graham Whipple of Resin Architecture worked with a local client to restore and rejuvenate the Historic 3rd Ward Church Building in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The goal of the rehabilitation of the former church and community center was to save and restore as much of the building as possible while adapting the building function to a new use, including ensuring compliance with safety codes and ADA requirements. Before starting the project in 2016, this architectural gem had become a target for vandals as it sat and slowly deteriorated while it was unoccupied over the past couple of decades.

This Wood River Valley project started as a perfect property for an architect. It had several challenging issues that made it undesirable for development and one of a kind:

This public and private partnership with the Capitol City Development Corporation, located along the Pioneer pathway in downtown Boise, will provide 34 quality workforce housing units and connect the residents to the river and downtown. The design pays homage to the historic Hayman House located next door and the history of the neighborhood. The mix of uses included townhomes, flats, retail, open space and pedestrian supported amenities.

This new 59-bed, single-story skilled nursing facility for the State Hospital South replaces an outdated, 82-year-old facility in Blackfoot that did not meet current patient and staff needs. The project’s overarching goal was to enhance the quality of life and the quality of care for one of Idaho’s most vulnerable populations — those who struggle with chronic mental illness.