Designing Complex Spaces for People and Performance

An Architecture Firm Located in Boise & Minneapolis

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Great architecture balances purpose and people. From residential communities to mission-critical facilities, we design with both functionality and human experience in mind.

With offices in Boise, Idaho, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, our projects spans across the United States. Our experience covers multi-family residential, commercial, retail, industrial, nuclear, and institutional sectors, giving us the versatility to meet a wide range of client needs.

Our work

Expertise Across Industries

Our portfolio reflects a diverse range of project types, each designed with precision and purpose.

Nuclear

Mission-critical designs meeting the highest safety and compliance standards.

Industrial

Facilities built for efficiency, safety, and scalability.

Storage

Secure, functional solutions for a variety of uses.

Commercial & Retail

Inviting spaces that drive business success.

Office

Functional workplaces that support productivity and culture.

Medical

Functional workplaces that support productivity and culture.

Commercial Tenant Improvement

Tailored updates that elevate existing spaces.

Our Services

From Vision to Reality

Hillside Architecture offers full-service design solutions, from entitlements and planning to interiors and construction documentation. Our approach balances creativity with technical precision, ensuring every project is both functional and people-focused.

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  1. Entitlements

    Expert navigation of permitting for complex and regulated projects.

  2. Planning

    Thoughtful site and space planning with future growth in mind.

  3. Design

    Creative and technically sound solutions for every industry.

  4. Interiors

    Functional, human-centered interior spaces.

Responsive. Transparent. Experienced

For over 20 years, we’ve delivered projects from community spaces to complex industrial facilities with clear communication, collaboration, and trusted partnerships.

  • Nationwide Experience

    Our portfolio spans everything from modern mixed-use developments to mission-critical infrastructure. Each design reflects our commitment to innovation, performance, and the people who bring the space to life

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    Meet Our Team

    Our team blends technical expertise, creative vision, and a people-first approach to deliver exceptional results—bringing each client’s vision to life.

    Dan Zimmerman

    Principal / Owner

    Erich zumBrunnen

    Project Architect

    Roslyn zumBrunnen

    VP of Interior Programming

    Jen Zimmerman

    Office Manager

    Anthony Swanson

    Project Architect

    Tristan Sahwell

    Job Captain

    Paul Chase

    Designer

    Kylah Ziegler

    CAD Manager

    Erik Knudsen

    Project Manager

    Claire Krauss

    Designer

    Cathy Cerdhe

    Job Captain

    Anibal Vargas

    Job Captain

    Brett Gulash

    Project Architect / VP of Business Development

    Becky Dail

    Project Manager of Interior Programming

    Morgan Clark

    Project Manager