Pub. 1 2020 Directory

Featured Image above: Kanzan House – Photo by Gabe Border Jack Smith has had a long and continuing career as both a practitioner and a professor of architecture, and his peers have recognized him as a distinguished architect. We at AIA Idaho were pleased to interview him and thank him for the opportunity. Why did […]

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This new 59-bed, single-story skilled nursing facility for the State Hospital South replaces an outdated, 82-year-old facility in Blackfoot that did not meet current patient and staff needs.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.

The Micron Center for Materials Research is a 92,000 SF, world-class academic and research facility located in the heart of Boise State University’s campus. The building exemplifies the university’s goal to become a leader in academics, research and civic engagement.

Adare is a four-story, 134 unit mixed-income housing development contributing to the City’s push to redevelop Fairview Avenue and West downtown. The building contains a mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments, each with tall ceilings, ample windows and a balcony, plus on-site management and all the amenities expected of a first-rate housing development: community rooms, fitness, roof deck, multiple elevators, laundry rooms, a key-fob security system, and a spacious central courtyard with bike parking, play structures, barbecues and a dog run.

The new Ronald McDonald House provides a home and support for families with children receiving treatment at local Boise hospitals.

This 502-bed, 143,000-SF facility comprises three structures: 5-story student housing, a 6-level 485 stall open parking structure and a 4-story mixed-use/family housing facility. Key objectives included developing an exciting, fresh and urban vibe in a cost-effective design not common for the area. The result respects its roots while offering a unique and urban product to recruit tenants and complement the first development phases. Interiors were designed for both residential spaces — including common areas, fitness center, clubhouse spaces, conference and study spaces, lobbies and administrative areas, and retail/commercial on two levels, including a call center and restaurant.