Design Inspiration Archives

May 16, 2019 Design, Research

A Message Just for You: Forced Perspective as a Wayfinding Tool

A traveler is walking through an airport, in a crowd of people all bound for different destinations. She wonders which way she should walk to get to gate B33. Suddenly, she receives a message intended only for her, directing her to turn left at the next intersection — a message none of the hundreds of..

January 17, 2019 Design

Benedictine Living Community of Shakopee

The Benedictine Living Community of Shakopee will be a senior living facility providing independent living, assisted living, and assisted living memory care. Located just two miles from St. Gertrude’s Health and Rehabilitation Center, this new facility will also be a Benedictine Health Systems (BHS) campus. The space, which recalls the historic nature of Shakopee with..

January 14, 2019 Careers, Events

46th Annual NOMA International Conference & Exposition

Cuningham Group Designer Matthew Trotter has been a member of the National Organization of Minority Architect’s (NOMA) Southern California chapter for 10 years. Trotter was recently elected to the organization’s executive board as its Young Professional Stakeholder and last fall attended the 46th Annual NOMA International Conference & Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. Trotter recounts his experience..

November 27, 2018 Design

State Fair Master Planning

“Many people don’t realize that most everything that surrounds us is planned. At a fair or festival, providing a great guest experience is paramount. That’s why it’s so important to look at every aspect of that experience, from point of entry to entertainment venues and facilities to traffic patterns.” – Cuningham Group Principal Brian Tempas,..

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 26, 2018 Design

A FAIR Start: Growth and Development Utilizing the Master Planning Process

An extended version of this story was originally published in the September/October 2018 edition of “Fairs and Expos Magazine.” Master Planning is an effective way to build team consensus, develop short and long-term goals, and generate fresh ideas to improve guest experience. But how does the process function from an administrative perspective? And what are..