News Archives - Cuningham Group

March 26, 2019 Careers, News

Advancing Our Industry: Women in Architecture

Recently, design writer Allison Arieff gained attention — both positive and negative — for a piece she published in The New York Times opinion section. The piece, “Where Are All the Female Architects?” questioned why architecture remains a male-dominated industry, despite a relatively high amount of female graduates. In light of this article’s traction, Madame Architect..

February 27, 2019 News

American Institute of Architects Elevates Cuningham Group Principal Tom Hoskens to College of Fellows

Recognized for Significant Influence Within Native American Gaming, Entertainment Industry The 2019 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently elevated Tom Hoskens, Vice President and Founding Principal of Cuningham Group Architecture to Fellowship (signified by the letters FAIA). Hoskens was elevated to Fellowship because of his expertise and influence within the..

February 7, 2019 Careers, News

Yong Koo Lee Promoted to Firm Principal

Cuningham Group is thrilled to announce the promotion of Associate Principal Yong Koo Lee to the position of Principal. A member of Cuningham Group since 2004, Yong Koo is a lead designer for the Resort Hospitality studio, where he has worked on numerous domestic and international projects. His 25-plus years of experience in the architecture..

February 5, 2019 Awards, News

Cuningham Group Becomes a Certified Green Business

Cuningham Group Architecture strives to promote sustainability in all of our designs, including our own workplaces. As part of this commitment to sustainable, healthy living, Cuningham Group’s Culver City office recently achieved the highest level of certification to become a Certified Green Business with the Culver City Sustainable Business Program (CCSBP) – The Innovator Tier...

December 13, 2018 News

Ana Nelson Joins Cuningham Group Team as Senior Landscape Architect

We are excited to announce that Ana Nelson, ASLA, PLA, has joined Cuningham Group as a Senior Landscape Architect and will lead our firm’s landscape architecture team in Minneapolis. Nelson has more than 18 years of experience as a landscape architect and project manager, successfully leading projects ranging from small-scale site design to large-scale campus,..

November 26, 2018 Design, Events, News

Starting Small

In urban development, the key to making big strides lies in the little things. “Fond du Lac is…” This was the phrase that residents of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin were prompted to answer using stencils and spray-paint on a sunny Saturday morning this past September. Assisted by a team of Cuningham Group designers, community members..

October 2, 2018 News

Cuningham Group’s Founding Story – As told by John Cuningham

My Beginnings with James Stageberg I always tell people that I became an architect because of James Stageberg. He was my professor at the University of Minnesota as well as a mentor and friend. He hired me immediately after graduation in 1962 and I became a partner in his firm at age 27. Together, we..

September 25, 2018 Awards, News

John W. Cuningham, FAIA, Receives 2018 AIA Minnesota Gold Medal*

We are honored to announce that Founder John Cuningham has received AIA Minnesota’s 2018 Gold Medal award, which is one of AIA Minnesota’s highest honors. *The following article was published by AIA Minnesota. See the full article here: http://www.aia-mn.org/gold-medal-2018/. Minneapolis, September 24, 2018—John W. Cuningham, FAIA, founder of Cuningham Group Architecture, is the recipient of the..

September 6, 2018 Awards, News

Chelsea Woods Receives 2018 AIA Minnesota 25 Year Award

Chelsea Woods development has ‘stood the test of time because of good design’ AIA MN announced that Cuningham Group has received the 2018 25 Year Award. Led by John Cuningham, Chelsea Woods was designed more than 45 years ago and features townhomes and detached, patio-style homes that blend seamlessly into the surrounding natural setting. In..

August 10, 2018 Careers, News

Congratulations to Cuningham Group’s Newest Principals

Cuningham Group is built on the strengths of our people, said President Tim Dufault. “Promotions provide an opportunity to acknowledge the individual strengths and talents of our staff and to reward activities that show leadership across a broad spectrum of our work.” Team members are recognized for building value within the company, growing professionally..

August 3, 2018 News, Research

Congratulations to Cuningham Group’s newest WELL Accredited Professionals!

Interior Designer Hailey Wrasman joins Architects Andrew Tisue and Heather Castro as Cuningham Group’s WELL accredited professionals (AP). Our firm works to make advancements towards “health and well-being in buildings and communities across the world.” The WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) credential denotes expertise in the WELL Building StandardTM and a commitment to advancing human..

June 11, 2018 News

Minneapolis office renovation balances history, design and functionality

In 2017, Cuningham Group renovated the largest of its seven U.S.-based offices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Located in the historic St. Anthony Main office complex along the Mississippi River, the office blends 21st Century office design, sustainability and state-of-the-art technology in a late-1800s building. The overarching goal for the remodel was to create an aesthetically-inspiring space..