Design Inspiration Archives

October 31, 2018 Design

Innovation Center – Next Century Learning

Educating a new generation of global citizens who are prepared to create, collaborate, and navigate the world in the 21st Century, is a complex challenge. Architects and designers are thinking differently when designing new educational facilities that are optimal learning environments that are adaptable, transparent and connected, while also sparking creativity and curiosity, empowering kids to..

October 25, 2018 Design

Re-imagining the Media Center: From Central Hub to Distributed Creation Labs

Our goal at Cuningham Group is to break out of the traditional mold and create spaces that are accessible and designed to meet a changing world. – Cuningham Group Principal Judy Hoskens, REFP, LEED AP® Media centers have historically served as a centrally-located hub of learning and activity, but today’s media specialists, school leaders and..

October 24, 2018 Design

Minneapolis Office Remodel: Design for Flexibility

This video is the third in a four-part series about the remodel of our Minneapolis office. Design for Flexibility “As a design team we were tasked with fitting a large amount of people into the space, but also creating a highly functional, flexible, and comfortable work environment.” ..

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 18, 2018 Design

Minneapolis Office Remodel: Design for Collaboration

This video is the second of a four-part series about the design process and philosophy for the remodel of our Minneapolis office. Design for Collaboration The essence of Cuningham Group’s culture can be stated in one word: Collaboration. So naturally, it was a key component in the redesign of our Minneapolis office. By utilizing acoustical,..

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..

September 5, 2018 Design

Minneapolis Office Remodel: Design for Transformation

This video is the first of a four-part series about the remodel of our Minneapolis office. Design for Transformation Over the past 20 years, changes in technology have dramatically altered the way in which architecture firms operate. As part of a unifying branding effort across all Cuningham Group offices, our Minneapolis location was redesigned in..

August 1, 2018 Design

Custom Solutions and the Art of Listening

The spaces that Cuningham Group designs tell our clients’ individual stories and celebrate their personal experiences. Because of this, we depend on the power of listening and asking the right questions to reveal the inherent story of each client that is in line with their vision and objectives. We then use these personalized visions to..

July 25, 2018 Design, Research

Visual Communication

Bridging the translation gap with concept packages. In the design world, effective communication of complex ideas is critical to a project’s success. Whether it’s hospitality, education, healthcare, restaurant and retail or big name entertainment, if we cannot communicate our vision in a compelling fashion, we will not have a compelling design. This can be especially..

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..

June 5, 2018 Design

Salone Internazionale del Mobile

The Salone del Mobile. Milano hosts an annual furniture convention in Milan, Italy to showcase the latest designs in furniture from companies all over the world. Earlier this year, education-focused Interior Designers Hailey Wrasman and Mackenzie Henle had the opportunity to attend the 57th Salone Internazionale del Mobile. Hailey and Mackenzie were among 435,000 attendees from..

October 3, 2017 Design, News

A Midcentury Landmark Finds A Renewed Life*

*This article was featured in the August 26 Issue of the Arizona Republic. What is it like to work in a landmark? Absolutely inspiring! That’s what we have discovered over the past few months since Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. settled our Phoenix operations into the historic Farmers & Stockmens Bank building. The Midcentury Modern landmark..