Cushing Terrell

With five nursing education facilities being built in five communities across Montana — Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula — we’re watching in real time as Montana State University's College of Nursing projects move forward in overlapping succession.   To emphasize a feeling of one campus across locations, much of the programming is consistent with a “kit of parts” established across buildings. For example, each facility has a front porch, learning studios, and a nursing gallery. While the built program establishes consistency, variables to the design include aspects inspired by the different regional landscapes of Montana.   Farthest along is the Great Falls facility where you can see how beautiful the interiors are developing. The Billings and Bozeman facilities are close behind with completion set for the spring of 2026. Then, we’ll see the Kalispell and Missoula projects finish up in fall of 2026.   Stay tuned for more updates as the projects progress!   Learn more about the story behind the design on our blog: http://bit.ly/4oyn9t1   #educationdesign #nursingeducation #collegeofnursing #highereducationdesign #skilledworkforce

Thanks so much to our awesome photographer Steve Silverman and the incredible retail tenants within Litte Africa Plaza in Saint Paul, MN. We're delighted to be a part of this inspiring project in conjunction with African Economic Development Services.

We began celebrating Unique Week in 2022. It’s a celebration of our Cushing Terrell team that coincides with the annual celebration of the founding of our firm on August 6, 1938. “Cushing Terrell Unique Week is a celebration of YOU — and of all of us together. Because without each other, we wouldn’t have made it this far. The unique character of our company comes from the people who work here, and I think it’s important for all of us to remember that each of us has agency and influence in creating who we are now and who we become tomorrow," said Cushing Terrell President and CEO Greg Matthews, Each year during this time, we celebrate with each other across our offices and online through our intranet to generate fun, comradery, and to get to know each other even better. We share photos, participate in activities, eat food together, and even dress up in our brand colors. We laugh a lot, but also learn a lot about each other, what makes Cushing Terrell special, and about our history over the years. #teambuilding #uniqueweek #AEC #designfirm #architecture #engineering #design 

Led by project manager Dave Blaschak, the annual Cushing Terrell Yellowstone River Boat Float shoved off on the morning of Saturday, July 19 with big smiles, blue skies, and (mostly) blue inflatable rafts. Folks shuttled from Otter Creek, where many camped the night before, to the put-in spot at Grey Bear. While rental rafts arrived, dogs retrieved sticks from the shore and kiddos filled their water toys. A group photo was taken, then Dave huddled the oarspeople to relay river conditions and the various sets of rapids that we would encounter along the way. Dave also shared a riddle that would lead to hidden treasures along the float!    Cushing Terrell President and CEO Greg Matthews, his wife Missie, and their pup Marley (a black lab) navigated upriver in their aluminum boat and then others, with children in tow, followed them in their jet boats and inflatables. The group floated down rapids, through shallows, and around gravel bars. Many fish were caught by project manager and architect Nick Bowers’ oldest, a relentless young angler. Missie caught a trout too!    Lunch was provided on a gravel bar midway through the float and much fun was had by all!    #teambuilding #riverfloat #yellowstone #camping #fishingtrip

💥 New Hire Spotlight💥 It has been a busy and exciting summer at Cushing Terrell #Billings, and we are thrilled to welcome five new team members across several of our growing disciplines! This week, we are excited to introduce Darya Lester, Design Professional. 🎓 Education: Darya earned both her Bachelor's in Environmental Design and Master's in Architecture from Montana State University-Bozeman (Go Cats!) 🏢 What She's Working On: Darya has jumped right into a range of multidisciplinary projects with us, including work for Yellowstone County, Billings Public Schools, KOA, and Billings Clinic. She is enjoying the collaborative environment and learning how each discipline contributes to the full project lifecycle. 🏹 Fun Fact: Darya's family loves the outdoors and stays active with hobbies like hunting and archery. Please join us in giving Darya a warm welcome. We are excited to see all she will achieve here at Cushing Terrell. #newhirespotlight #welcometotheteam #architecturecareers #wheredesignmeetsyou

Today we're celebrating National Intern Day at Cushing Terrell! We're so grateful for our wonderful interns who bring so much positive energy, creativity, and determination to our teams. Thank you to (in order): Victoria Urqia, Tyler Williams, Graham Carter, Jackie Riel, Hailey Pilcher, Alanis Rodriguez, Isaac Edwards, Rita Pentsakov, Katelyn Anderson, Allison Jansen, Jordan Payne, Evan Pentecost, Lauren English, Isabella Heineman, Will Tapler, Jared Rummell, Sydnee Lovering, Isaac Trefz, Ben Simpson, and Sloan Russell. For our summer internship program, we welcomed 29 interns to 12 offices, covering disciplines including: mechanical engineering, interior design, architecture, electrical engineering, civil engineering, refrigeration engineering, structural engineering, and fire protection. Here's what a few of them said about their experience. Will: "Every day challenged me to think bigger, design smarter, and care deeper." Jackie: "What’s made my time truly rewarding isn’t just the projects, it’s the kind and talented people that I’ve had the privilege to learn from and collaborate with." Graham: "I am proud to be working with a team to help and solve real world problems." Hailey: "My internship offers an inclusive environment where thoughtful, stimulating design is crafted into every sketch, conversation, and review." Sydnee: "love that there is the freedom to exercise creativity in any capacity!" Allison: "I’ve enjoyed contributing to real-world structural projects while also deepening my understanding of topics like lateral systems and load paths through weekly learning sessions." Rita: "I am lucky to have a fantastic team of kind, knowledgeable, and helpful people that make working here very enjoyable and enriching." #nationalinternday #interns #architecture #design #engineering #designinterns

The Stone Creek Cabins in Lakeside, Montana showcase dreamy, modern design and space efficiency, along with pinpoint utility and comfort. Every cabin is a self-contained haven, complete with a fully equipped kitchen, private patio, and fire pit — all in a mere 500 square feet. Featured in Big Sky Journal, David Koel, director of design and principal at Cushing Terrell, said: “It’s interesting how folks seem to think that ‘more is more,’ but in reality, what many of us really want is simplicity and togetherness." He remarked that the units were built to be somewhat invisible to the Lakeside ecosystem, while offering an ease-of-use and modern appeal. That’s to say, the barrier between the inhabitants of the space and nature should be nearly non-existent as well. This lush and private getaway features nine individual cabins, each named after a Montana river, thoughtfully designed to foster an enchanting connection with the outdoors. Natural wood, stone, and shou sugi ban exterior siding create a distinctive aesthetic that harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. #cabindesign #residentialdesign #montanacabins #natureretreat #moderndesign #montana

Listed at number 19 in the retail category of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms, our retail design team has put in the work and the talent to get here, raising the bar when it comes to experiential, customer-focused new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects for clients across the nation with services that include: grocery store design, store planning, refrigeration engineering, and food and beverage design. Read the entire analysis here: https://hubs.li/Q03yZt330 #grocerydesign #topdesignfirms #ENR2025 #ENRtopdesignfirms #retaildesign #refrigerationengineering

Sheri Blattel, director of retail, commented on the importance of community building and customer experience in retail spaces in CoStar News. The article included two projects from Cushing Terrell — an Albertsons renovation in McCall, ID and Town & Country Markets in Mill Creek, WA. "Grocery and food markets have been human connectors for centuries," she said. "It's where you get news and food and share communal activities. Your entire space, not just the interior but also the exterior, needs to engage the consumer." Read the entire article, and more quotes from Sheri, here: https://hubs.li/Q03yNGBR0 #design #retaildesign #communitydesign #retail #commercialdesign

Join us to combat hunger! Tomorrow is the big day for a great event supporting Food Lifeline's Food Frenzy competition. Proceeds from Food Frenzy help ensure every child and family have the food they need during the summertime when kids no longer have access to school meals. This is something our Seattle team participates in each year and is near and dear to our hearts. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP below, and we'll see you there! Even though incentive is not needed for a beneficial cause like this, we do have great raffle prizes! Here are a few up for grabs: ⚾Seattle Mariners tickets 🎸Tickets to see My Morning Jacket at Chateau St. Michelle 🏒A Seattle Kraken jersey signed by the team ⭐$100 Nordstrom gift card 🏠A Flor area rug 🍷A wine and snacks gift basket RSVP here: https://hubs.li/Q03yzvDK0 #FoodLifeline #FoodFrenzy #SeattleEvents #HelpStopHunger