Cushing Terrell Welcomes Graphite Design Group!
We’re excited to announce Seattle-based Graphite Design Group has joined Cushing Terrell, adding depth and breadth to our architectural practice. Licensed in all 50 states, the Graphite team specializes in mixed-use, commercial, retail, hospitality, residential, culture and community, and technology projects. Their expertise and trusted reputation are demonstrated by their design signature across the Seattle skyline and their contributions to some of the most notable projects in the city.
Holistic, Integrated Design
With 30+ in-house disciplines, our collaborative approach to designing built environments across market sectors can support your every project need. From core areas of building design to specialty expertise such as decarbonization and sustainability consulting, refrigeration engineering, and adaptive reuse, we help our clients realize imaginative, responsible, first-of-their-kind environments.
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Cushing Terrell Grows its Architecture Team in Seattle with the Acquisition of Graphite Design Group
Seattle-based Graphite Design Group has joined Cushing Terrell, adding depth and breadth to the firm’s architectural practice.
Read MoreBehind the Design: Jamie Garcia Loves a Good Challenge When It Comes to Creating Beautiful Structures
Our next People Passions blog post features Jamie Garcia, a structural engineer of 15 years who enjoys the beauty of wood structures and solving the unique puzzle of each building. She’s a dancer, animal lover, and outdoor enthusiast in Bend, Oregon.
Read MoreCushing Terrell Forms Partnership with CIVC Partners to Support Strategic Growth Initiatives
Celebrating 88 years since its founding, Cushing Terrell has embarked on a new partnership intended to build on the firm’s legacy, ensure a future full of opportunity for its team, and deepen the expertise it provides clients and their projects.
Read MoreBehind the Design: Gene Kolstad, 60 Years of Tenure Built on Honesty, Positivity, and Care
Our next #PeoplePassions blog post features Gene Kolstad, an architect, principal, and former Cushing Terrell CEO and president who’s celebrating 60 years with Cushing Terrell and a storied career with memories that go back to the very people who created our firm.
Read MoreHow Technology Is Shaping the Retail Experience
Architect Alex Bingham says that when it comes to the customer experience, the ideal design strategy is to allow shoppers to choose how they move through the store.
Read MoreCushing Terrell Welcomes Dierdre Crowl as Federal Business Development Director
Dierdre Crowl joins Cushing Terrell to lead business development efforts and client relationships for the firm’s federal government business.
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From our Creative, Collaborative Partners
The combined experience of this team as Montana State University’s architect of record for the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing project was instrumental in the success of this historic project. MSU entrusted the largest donation, $101 million, in our university’s history to the Cushing Terrell team to bring forth our vision for a distributed nursing education model and associated facilities for the State of Montana.Â
John How, Associate Vice President of University Services
Montana State University
Your team consistently met deadlines and maintained clear communication, which ensured that the project progressed smoothly and efficiently. The specifications you developed will undoubtedly streamline our operations at DeCA and improve efficiency. Your contributions are invaluable, and I am grateful for the positive impact they will have on our organization. Thank you to each member of the Cushing Terrell team for your hard work and dedication. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and I look forward to the opportunity for future collaborations.Â
Mitul Patel, Architect
Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)Â
One thing we love about working with Cushing Terrell is the breadth of their services. We started off with a focus on store design/fixture planning and now have the company handling our architectural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration design, as well as creating our interior design and coordinating décor. Every project we’ve completed with Cushing Terrell has exceeded our expectations.
Susan Allen, Director
Town & Country Markets, Inc.
The buildings exceed all expectations. The feedback from [the teams] was glowing, citing how amazingly inclusive the whole [design] process was, how individuals felt heard (and that their voice actually made a difference) and how proud they now are of their workplace.
Jessie Woodyard Simerlein
Business Partner to People Operations
Real Estate & Workplace Services, GoogleÂ
Thanks to Cushing Terrell’s creativity and interest in the LEED building process, our certification was received in only five months after our date of substantial completion. Cushing Terrell was always available to work with us, answer questions, and provide solution recommendations. Their enthusiasm for fine buildings, the LEED building process, and energy conservation was apparent throughout our project’s duration.
Mike Shoup, Facilities DirectorÂ
U.S. Forest ServiceÂ
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