--- title: "Cushing Terrell — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cushing-terrell-pfvwus-pf~403327375 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~403327375.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Cushing Terrell" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/05a346b402cc6e0d_4965-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2 Main St., Ste. 205, Kalispell, Montana 59901, United States" latitude: 48.2028 longitude: -114.3039 phone: "(406) 257-8172" website: https://www.cushingterrell.com/markets/residential/ rating: 5 review_count: 3 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 601 last_updated: 2026-09-26 --- # Cushing Terrell Original Houzz profile: [Cushing Terrell](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cushing-terrell-pfvwus-pf~403327375) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Kalispell, MT - **Serves:** Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Helena, Kalispell, Livingston, Whitefish, Big Sky, Red Lodge, Jackson, Austin, Boise, Denver, Gillette, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Seattle - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2017), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Cushing Terrell has creatively served the needs of residential clients for more than 80 years. We have a talented, diverse, fun, enthusiastic, and dedicated team that spans all of our regional offices – Austin, Billings, Boise, Bozeman, Denver, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Livingston, Minneapolis, Missoula, New Orleans, Seattle, and beyond! THE TEAM CHARLIE DEESE \| Architect. \| Focused on integrated design where form and function are one and the same. \| Designed his own home from top to bottom, providing a new perspective on challenges and myriad of necessary decisions. \| Loved when Louis Kahn said, “I try to create homes, not houses.” DAVID KOEL \| Architect. \| Architecturally speaking, believes simpler is always better. \| Huge fan of team-building and creative design charrettes with clients and staff. \| Award-winning designer, with a bunch of acrylic trophies on his shelf to prove it. FRAN QUIRAM \| Architect with a minor in interior design. \| Believes successful architecture is derived from specific site parameters and influences, not just an idea. \| Detailed-oriented and thrives on the various particulars of a project. JESSE VIGIL \| Design professional. \| Doesn’t come to the table with a preconceived design or direction. \| Experienced in rustic to contemporary design. \| Great at providing counsel during disagreements on style or direction. JIMMY TALARICO \| Design professional. \| Big picture kind of guy. \| An introverted people-person. \| Teaches design on occasion at Montana State University’s School of Architecture. JOSH HERSEL \| Architect. \| Believes in catering to client needs and wants. \| More recently has focused on multi-family projects. \| Uses every client interaction as an opportunity to learn something new. LAURA DOUGHERTY \| Architect. \| Enjoys wearing a variety of hats. \| Believes the best solutions are greater than the sum of their hardworking parts. \| Enjoys escaping to the mountains. \| Thrills at discovering the talents of others, hidden or otherwise. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Space Planning - Historic Building Conservation - Construction Drawings - Custom Homes - LEED Design ### Areas Served - Billings - Missoula - Great Falls - Bozeman - Helena - Kalispell - Livingston - Whitefish - Big Sky - Red Lodge - Jackson - Austin - Boise - Denver - Gillette - Minneapolis - New Orleans - Seattle ### Typical Job Cost $1 million - 10 million Cushing Terrell residential projects are most often custom-designed single-family homes or major renovations with construction costs of $1,000,000 or more. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Cushing Terrell | | Address | 2 Main St., Ste. 205, Kalispell, Montana 59901, United States | | Phone | (406) 257-8172 | | Website | https://www.cushingterrell.com/markets/residential/ | | Followers on Houzz | 601 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ctaarchitectsengineers/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/CTA\_Group - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/62591/?pathWildcard=62591 - Blog — http://www.ctagroup.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Cushing Terrell](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cushing-terrell-pfvwus-pf~403327375) - **Website:** https://www.cushingterrell.com/markets/residential/ - **Phone:** (406) 257-8172 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2012 AIA Design Award - Whitefish Lake Poolhouse - 2013 AIA Design Award - Cohen Residence - 2010 Kalispell ARC Award - Best Renovation - 2011 Kalispell ARC Award - Best Renovation - 2013 Montana Historic Preservation Award - Governor's Special Award - 2018 AIA Design Award - Thompson Lake House - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2015–2017), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) - [LEED AP](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/leed-ap-pfvwus-pf~1386238498) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews** ### All 3 reviews **★★★★★ — halwilliamson, Feb. 2016** > We've been delighted with CTA. Architects Fran Quiram, Wes Baumgartner, and David Koel have been great to work with. They listen carefully and match our dreams with their expertise. CTA provides a nice combination of unbridled creativity and informed practicality. They have worked with us on site, in their offices, and at a distance using web-based and telephonic connections. CTA has many engineering and other services within their firm but also consult when needed. They have worked very well with a variety of contractors and suppliers. A carefully constructed budget is respected and updated. They are clever, fun to work with and have become friends. **★★★★★ — bgroup63, Feb. 2016** > We met with Jesse who designed our house from our description of what we wanted. He was very detailed and understood what we wanted. He was extremely helpful throughout the process and made excellent suggestions. **★★★★★ — User, Sept. 2015** > It was a pleasure to work with CTA in Kalispell, MT. Charlie Deese's expertise and professionalism not only made the process much more positive, but much simpler. He is thoughtful and knowledgeable. From our first interaction with CTA, the experience was top notch. ## Selected projects - [Rivers End House \#1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rivers-end-house-1-pj-vj~2029298) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Rivers End House \#2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rivers-end-house-2-pj-vj~2029304) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Montana Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montana-modern-pj-vj~2029310) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: Connecting to your surroundings and the natural setting is not always about emulating an architectural vernacular. With roots in the mid-century modern style, simple volumes provide an honest view into this home’s space planning while naturally-aged and locally-sourced materials help the exterior mesh with varying seasonal color pallets. Pops of color on exterior doors provide a glimpse to the whimsical interior where views of the Montana landscape are paramount to architectural embellishment. A… - [Whitefish Private Spa and Pool house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whitefish-private-spa-and-pool-house-pj-vj~226866) - Location: Whitefish, MT - Photos: 11 - [Wedge House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wedge-house-pj-vj~416491) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: Hovering high above the quaint town of Whitefish, Montana, this 2500sf house is nestled on the southern slope of Big Mountain with a focused view uphill to the ski resort and a panoramic view of Whitefish Lake downslope. Houzz feature piece: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24545647/list/Houzz-Tour--Naturally-Modern-in-the-Montana-Mountains - [Wyoming Contemporary Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wyoming-contemporary-remodel-pj-vj~566255) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Skyhouse : Contemporary Mountain Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyhouse-contemporary-mountain-residence-pj-vj~656605) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Wyoming Western Rustic Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wyoming-western-rustic-home-pj-vj~566194) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Wyoming Western Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wyoming-western-residence-pj-vj~566201) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Wyoming Remodeled Barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wyoming-remodeled-barn-pj-vj~566150) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Indian Springs Mountain Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indian-springs-mountain-ranch-pj-vj~566210) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Contemporary Wyoming Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-wyoming-residence-pj-vj~566278) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Bullrush Wyoming Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bullrush-wyoming-farmhouse-pj-vj~594186) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [River Rim Mountain Ranch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/river-rim-mountain-ranch-pj-vj~566279) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Whitefish Private Spa and Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whitefish-private-spa-and-pool-house-pj-vj~417442) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - Description: A poolhouse / japanese spa / exercise area and fine art gallery, on the shores of Whitefish Lake Montana. These images are early scouting shots; stay tuned for updates! Featured in TWO Houzz editorial ideabooks! Step Inside a Luxurious Pool House & Spa: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21279806/list/Step-Inside-a-Luxurious-Pool-House-and-Spa Simple Pleasures Spoil Yourself http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22609130/list/Simple-Pleasures--Spoil-Yourself - [Railway Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/railway-residence-pj-vj~6116710) - Location: Whitefish, MT - Photos: 11 - Description: Nestled on 4.5 acres in the eastern outskirts of Whitefish, Montana, the Railway residence is located at the nexus of three defining features: the Whitefish Range to the north; Great Northern Mountain, bookended by the Swan Range and Saddleback Mountain to the east; and connecting the two, the Great Northern Railroad. The design of this 3,500-square-foot home captures and frames these landmarks through simple, gabled forms that loosely recall the agrarian vernacular architecture throughout the r… - [Confluence House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/confluence-house-pj-vj~5952057) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/cushing-terrell-pfvwus-pf~403327375) ## Community Q&A **Q: Can you tell me what ceiling height is required for a 3 high bunk bed?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The one shown starts at approximately 11' a.f.f. but as with any custom project, you should work with your designer to get comfortable with the dimensions. This configuration might not work for everyone. **Q: I would like the leather long bolster at the foot of the bed how can I** *(in Photo Questions)* I would like the leather long bolster at the foot of the bed how can I purchase one A: Furnishings were purchased by the client; I'm sorry but I don't know exactly where she got them. **Q: Love those pendants!** *(in Photo Questions)* Are they custom? I would love the stats on them! Size? Maker? Thanks A: The client selected them herself; I don't believe they were custom but I don't have the manufacturer as they were not specified by us-- sorry! **Q: Railings** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the manufacturer of the deck railings? A: Hi, it's my recollection that they were custom built. I hope this helps... **Q: Slated shower floor** *(in Photo Questions)* In Calif. we need to conserve water. Can this design be modified to collect water? Shower is located on an exterior wall. Thanks! A: If you're asking whether the design can collect "grey water" (used shower water) to be recycled, I'm sure it can. It's just a matter of designing the plumbing to direct the water into a storage cistern to be treated / reused rather than into the sanitary sewer/septic system. **Q: Was there any issue with pouring the detergent?** *(in Photo Questions)* We were just placing Samsung machines in a similar, custom unit. But, now that we see how the washer fits in, it seems the tray for the detergent, located at the top left can barely be pulled out enough to pour detergent. I wanted to see if you ran into a similar issue. Also, how much room did you leave behind the dryer for hoses and vents? A: That's a great question; the client has never complained about the access to the detergent area so I'm assuming either this is a different model or clearances were considered. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*