Nampa, ID

Health & Science Building

Career Technical Education Facilities Program (CTEP)

New Construction

Science Center

2026 Outstanding Project

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Designed to support hands-on, experiential learning, the College of Western Idaho Health & Science Building brings students, faculty, and healthcare partners together in a single environment. Advanced simulation suites, laboratories, varied classroom settings, and study spaces are thoughtfully organized to support active instruction, peer-to-peer learning, and real-world clinical training. Together, these spaces create a setting where education, mentorship, and professional practice naturally intersect.

When rapid enrollment growth required the facility to expand beyond its originally planned 45,000 sq. ft., the project team partnered closely with the college to build out the additional space mid-construction.

This collaborative effort allowed academic programs to grow without interruption, ensuring continuity for students and faculty while strategically positioning the campus for future phases of development.

Architect

Cushing Terrell

800 W. Main St., #800
Boise, ID 83702
cushingterrell.com
Corey Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, ALEP, Principal of Education Design
208-336-4900

Design Team

  • Corey Johnson, AIA, ALEP, LEED AP, Principal of Education Design
  • Randi Thomas, NCIDQ, ALEP, WELL AP, Senior Interior Designer, Educational Planner
  • Tracy Baker, AIA, Project Architect
  • Josh Shiverick, NCARB, Project Manager

Owner/Client

College of Western Idaho
Nampa, ID
Aaron Whitman, Director of Planning and Construction

Key Stats

  • Grades Served: Post-Secondary
  • Capacity of Students/Occupants: 650
  • Size of Site: 1.71 acres
  • Gross Area of Bldg./Space: 58,512 gsf
  • Space per Student: 70 sq. ft.
  • Cost per Student: $50,769
  • Square Foot Cost: $564
  • Project Cost: $33,000,000
  • Occupation Date: 8/4/2025

Award Issue

Fall 2026
— Outstanding Project

Photography

©2026 Tobin Rogers Photography

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