By AIA Idaho
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 Chobani employees: A chef-managed cafeteria serving 24 hours per day, fitness center with full-time training professionals, lactation space for new mothers, lounge areas, non-denominational faith center, and a 7,000-SF dedicated gathering space for town halls, shared dining, celebrations and relaxation.
The new lab space, featuring a full test kitchen, is home to 45 food scientists developing new flavors and new products.
The building was designed with a goal of LEED Silver. Sustainable features include: low-flow water fixtures, resilient native plant landscaping, LED lighting and a 30,000-SF reflective roof. Smart-glass windows tint automatically to reduce glare, passively boost cooling, and allow for more natural lighting. The goal of these sustainable measures is for the building to use 30% less water and 25% less energy than a similar space.
CSHQA
Principal: Martin Hahle
Location: Twin Falls, Idaho
Completed: 2018
Size: 71,000 SF office building + 14,000 SF lab
CSHQA Principal: Martin Hahle
Awards:
- ENR Mountain States 2020 Best Projects — Merit Award —
Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Development - Idaho Business Review 2020 Top Projects — 1st Place — Private
