Services & Team

EDA designs regionally relevant, community-focused and environmentally responsive buildings rooted in the unique climate and context of the Intermountain West. For over 60 years, our philosophy of Utah Modernism has guided a design practice that aims to do more than simply make good buildings, but to create places that inspire and transform communities.

Services

Architecture

For over 60 years and across over 3,200 projects, EDA has helped clients solve problems through architecture, guiding the process of designing and building transformative spaces. Our commitment to design excellence is rooted in a continuously evolving understanding of how to solve problems with rational analysis, contextual relevance, and cultural and environmental awareness.

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Interior Design

With over 2.5 million square feet of tenant improvements in commercial properties throughout Salt Lake City and the Intermountain West, EDA brings deep experience in interior design, including programming, test fits, space planning, design, BOMA calculations, and furniture specification. We work collaboratively with our clients to create inspiring and sustainable work environments that positively contribute to building a brand. Recent examples include the new global headquarters of Skullcandy in Park City, Utah.

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Sustainable Design

EDA applies regional and environmental insight to the design of sustainable, solutions-oriented buildings. Experts in holistic sustainable design thinking, the EDA design team includes LEED-Accredited Professionals who guide a design philosophy emphasizing natural light, local materials, and systems that are responsive to local climate. Likewise, our recognition of the value of community and local context inspires architecture that is connected to its surroundings, including public transportation systems, pedestrian and cycling networks, and open spaces. Our experience includes the design of South Weber Elementary K-2, where integrated wind turbines harness local down-canyon breeze to generate electricity.

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Urban Design & Planning

From neighborhood-oriented communities to vibrant city centers, great urban design and planning require far more than simply meeting a set of functional requirements. Our belief that architecture is the most powerful design form in transforming people’s lives and our environment has fueled projects like the Gallivan Center, an urban “living room” in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, combining restaurants, bars, public art, and an event space. In every project, we are guided by an approach to placemaking that considers the context of surrounding buildings, anticipates future growth, and contributes to a positive community identity.

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Feasibility Studies

The first step in articulating a long-term vision for any site is a feasibility study. At EDA, we take a solutions-oriented approach that’s based on a clear understanding of our clients’ needs, and that looks beyond the immediate project specifications to consider how the design will meet future demands, and interact with the surrounding environment. By developing multiple solutions for our clients to choose between, EDA ensures an enduring finished product that reflects a well-informed understanding of clients’ needs.

Programming

Through architectural programming, EDA creates a roadmap for the design of a building. Our diverse experience across higher education projects—like the Crocker Science Center at the University of Utah—recreation, K-12 education, civic, and justice sectors ensures that we bring new solutions borne out of cross-category thinking. Guided by a process that creates a clear understanding of functional and spatial requirements, EDA’s programming services enable clients to understand construction costs and project costs before commencing architectural design.

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Historic Preservation & Adaptive Reuse

By preserving historic buildings and adapting them into modern, functional spaces, EDA helps communities honor their history and maintain a local sense of place within modern facilities that meet today’s standards for safety and seismic upgrades. EDA’s experience includes the revitalization of the Weber County Main Library and the award-winning renovation and expansion of Ogden High School.

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Environmental Graphic Design

Combining graphic, architectural, interior, landscape, and industrial design, EDA’s Environmental Graphic Design services help shape how people experience and navigate built environments. Our experience includes unique interior graphics for the University of Utah’s Alumni House, and radial wayfinding for Overstock.com’s Global Headquarters. From building navigation to brand expression, we help our clients create spaces that are legible and meaningful to those who use them.

Principals

Evan Cindrich
IIDA, NCIDQ

As the director of EDA’s interior design practice, Evan brings 31 years of experience to the design and project management of tenant improvement projects, as well as the interior component of EDA’s architectural projects. Since joining EDA in 1997, he has led the design of countless award-winning interiors, including corporate headquarters for Skullcandy, Maverik, Weave, and Lucid Software. Evan’s goal is to design space that does more than simply meet his clients’ needs, but creates an inspiring workplace that elevates culture, attracts and retains talent, and tells a company’s story.

Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design, Brigham Young University, 1990