The new building's planned 43-space parking lot will offer more convenient parking than the firm's current downtown location, Straubhar said. Hummel Architects occupies 6,000 square feet in the Hoff Building at 8t and Bannock streets. The firm has been in the Hoff five years. Hummel has added 15 employees in Boise over the last two years and expects to add 10 more in the next two years, said Straubhar. The whole southeast face of the building has a lot of glazing, bringing natural light to the interior spaces.
Terraces are to be suspended from the roof overhang structure.
Inside, the building is designed for flexibility and company growth, he said. Interior features include reception, lobby and conference areas on the first floor, and a second story with a large studio space for designers, architects and interior specialists as well as more conference space and areas for support staff. Hummel Architects specializes in government, church, educational and institutional building designs. Wash. Hummel is designing a classroom building for the planned new Boise State University West campus in Nampa. Ten to 20 percent of business volume comes from the private sector, Straubhar continued.