The renovation of Romney Hall on the Montana State University campus modernized the historic building, originally constructed in 1922, while preserving its character and helping the university meet the needs of a growing student population. The project transformed the former physical education building into much-needed instructional space, adding 1...
Project name
Romney Hall Renovation at Montana State University
Architecture firm
Cushing Terrell
Location
Bozeman, Montana, USA
Design team
Principal in Charge: Jim Beal. Project Manager: Bob Franzen, Melinda Talarico, Kevin Nelson. Project Architect: Kevin Nelson. Architectural Design/Production: Trae Schwenneker, Diego Zapata. Historic Architect: Lesley Gilmore, Chelsea Holling. LEED: Ashleigh Powell
Collaborators
Fire Protection: Cushing Terrell (Dan Kopp, Sawyer Arneson-Nelson); Fire Alarm: Cushing Terrell (Steve Bingham); Energy Modeling: Cushing Terrell (Tim Johnson); Envelope: Cushing Terrell (Brady Gauer); Theatrical/AV: TEECOM (Elisabeth Kelson); Acoustical Engineer: Big Sky Acoustics (Sean Connolly); Geothermal Consultant: Major Geotherma
Interior design
Cushing Terrell (Jeff Morrison)
Civil engineer
Cushing Terrell (Kris Desper)
Structural engineer
Cushing Terrell (Ken Penney, Dane Jorgensen, Kevin Feldman)
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineer: Cushing Terrell (Alex Russell, Rick DeMarinis, Garett Mitchell); Electrical Engineer: Cushing Terrell (Jeff Fain, Alan Bronec)
Landscape
Cushing Terrell (Wes Baumgartner, Deb Rosa)
Lighting
Cushing Terrell (Michael Gieser)
Construction
Swank Enterprises
Typology
Educational Architecture › University
A skier’s haven that blends traditional Montana rusticity with clean modern lines inspired by the state’s industrial past. Sited to take in views of mountains to the east, west, and southwest, the 13,375-square-foot house’s windows blend the indoor and the outdoor, while energy-efficient geothermal heating keeps the house comfortable at a fraction...
Architecture firm
Kor Architects
Location
Big Sky, Montana, USA
Photography
Benjamin Benschneider
Interior design
Barbara Leland Interior Design
Structural engineer
Richmond So Engineers, Inc
Landscape
Big Sky Landscaping
Typology
Residential › House
Cushing Terrell: The $13.6-million renovation of the Alberta Bair Theater is the culmination of a decade-long effort to breathe new life into the venerable theater. Originally opened in 1931 as the Fox Theatre, the venue was a regional destination for film and stage performances.
Project name
Alberta Bair Theater
Architecture firm
Cushing Terrell
Location
Billings, Montana, USA
Photography
James Ray Spahn, Zakara Photography
Design team
Joel Anderson (Design Lead), Bob LaPerle (Project Manager/Architect), Kevin Nelson (Project Architect), Dane Jorgenson (Structural Engineer), Mallory Johnson (Architect), Michael Gieser (Electrical Engineer), Raelynn Meissner (Mechanical Engineer), Madeline Rajtar (Interior Designer), Ralph Habeck (BIM/CADD Technician)
Collaborators
Geotechnical Engineer: SK Geotechnical; Theater Planning/Lighting Design: Schuler Shook; Acoustical Engineer: Threshold Acoustics; Theatrical/AV: Schuler Shook
Interior design
Cushing Terrell
Civil engineer
Sanderson Stewart
Structural engineer
Cushing Terrell
Environmental & MEP
Cushing Terrell
Construction
Langlas & Associates
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Theater
Set amongst thick stands of lodgepole pines, this mountain home enjoys panoramic views of Lone Peak in Montana’s Big Sky region. Sited on a sloping hillside, the home is approached via a bridge that conceals the mind-popping views that await upon entering the home.
Project name
Moonlight Basin Residence
Architecture firm
Silk | Cavassa | Marchetti
Location
Big Sky, Montana, USA
Typology
Residential › House
This project was driven almost exclusively by the goal to orient each of the living spaces toward views of Flathead Lake. The dynamic site is both deep and steep with three tiers of land that transition from the road down to the lake. With the home situated closest to the water, the design team came up with variations of the floor plan to maximize...
Project name
Knighthawk Lodge
Architecture firm
Cushing Terrell
Location
Polson, Montana, USA
Photography
Rebecca Stumpf
Design team
David Koel (Principal in Charge, Design Lead). Fran Quiram (Project Manager). Bryan Topp (Architectural). Ryan Markuson (Architectural). Zach Diede (Structural). Wes Baumgartner (Landscape)
Collaborators
Geotechnical Engineer: Slopeside Engineering
Interior design
Ronda Drivers Interiors
Built area
garage (8,040 ft²), guest house (1,540 ft²), boathouse (2,340 ft²), and a sport vehicle and accessories barn (2,970 ft²)
Structural engineer
Cushing Terrell
Landscape
Cushing Terrell
Lighting
Ronda Drivers Interiors
Construction
Gallatin Construction, Inc.
Material
Metal Sales – Standing Seam Metal Roof. Owens Corning – Woodcrest Shingles – Asphalt Shingle Roof System. Sierra Pacific Windows – Aluminum Clad Wood Windows. Montana Rockworks – Moose Mountain – Natural Stone Veneer. Modern Steel Doors – Offset Pivot Door.
Typology
Residential › House
Inspired by Place showcases eleven homes designed by the architects of CLB from their studios in Wyoming and Montana. A portion of the homes also highlight the group’s interior design work, which strikes a balance between sophisticated and comfortable and is conceived as a natural extension of the architecture.
Category
Architecture, interior design
Buy
https://oroeditions.com/product/inspired-by-place
Size
11.5″ x 11.5″ Square
Redefining the mountain rustic cabin is a challenge of integrating vernacular, regionalism, and a touch of modernism. Early in discussions with the client, we identified a driving force for the project: interaction of the house with the site, and creation of space that felt part of the surrounding forest, blurring the line between the outside and i...
Project name
Outside-Inside House
Architecture firm
Cushing Terrell
Location
Deer Lodge, Montana, USA
Material
Wood, metal, glass, stone
Typology
Residential › House
Located in Darby, Montana, the design of this 2,400-square-foot residence is a personal reflection of the homeowners’ sense of style, life experiences, and love of the land. From its unexpected placement on the lot to its name, the home is full of stories.
Project name
Fat Deer Lodge
Architecture firm
Cushing Terrell
Location
Darby, Montana, USA
Photography
Heidi A. Long / Longviews Studios
Design team
Jesse Vigil (Project Manager)), Charlie Deese (Project Architect), Ryan Markusen (Architectural CADD Technician)
Structural engineer
Cushing Terrell
Environmental & MEP
Subcontractor to Garber Construction (Mechanical Engineer), Cushing Terrell (Electrical Engineer)
Construction
Garber Construction Inc. / Chuck Garber
Material
Wood, metal, glass
Typology
Residential › House
