Freeform Expands Commercial Design Into Washington
The Boise-based design firm is extending its services into the Spokane and Tri-Cities markets.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Freeform, a commercial design firm with deep roots in Idaho, is expanding its operations into Spokane and the Tri-Cities. The company provides architecture, acoustics, and furniture design for corporate, educational, and healthcare sectors.
Why it matters
This expansion follows significant growth trends identified in the Boise market that the company aims to replicate in new service areas. By moving into these regions, the firm seeks to broaden its impact on regional commercial environments.
Founded in 1985, the company has maintained operations for 40 years. It currently serves three distinct regions following its latest geographic growth.
The players
Freeform
An Idaho-based commercial design firm that specializes in architecture, acoustics, and furniture for various institutional clients.
Jeff Heath
The current manager overseeing operations and strategic growth at the design firm.
Mark Heath
One of the two original founders who started the business in 1985.
Betty Heath
One of the two original founders who established the company four decades ago.
The details
Managed by Jeff Heath, the firm specializes in creating specialized interiors, including complex acoustic and architectural solutions. It continues to operate its central headquarters from the intersection of Capitol Boulevard and Grove Street in Boise.
Timeline
The business was originally founded in 1985.
Market Landscape
The firm's move mirrors broader efforts by Idaho businesses to scale services alongside regional commercial real estate growth trends. This expansion positions the company to compete directly for larger institutional contracts across Washington.
Corporate and healthcare clients in the new service areas will gain access to specialized architectural and furniture design services. Customers can expect the same operational standards established by the firm during its four-decade tenure in Boise.
The takeaway
Businesses looking to expand should prioritize scaling services in markets that mirror the growth metrics of their established headquarters. Maintaining consistent design and acoustic standards across new territories remains vital for preserving a firm's long-term reputation.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts in the region, check out our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KBOI-AM.
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