About Us
About Us
We choose to design for ecological and social well-being.
Cuningham is an integrated design firm. We choose to address society’s most pressing challenges through our work, emphasizing ecological and social well-being in everything we do. This purpose guides our practice at every level resulting in a unified approach and vision across healthcare, education, residential, workplace, hospitality, retail and entertainment markets. With offices across the U.S. operating under a highly collaborative studio structure, Cuningham pushes the boundaries of design every day to create a more resilient future.
![John Cuningham](/sites/default/files/styles/image_and_text_rectangle/public/2023-06/JOHNCUNINGHAM-012_edited_projectpage.jpg?itok=YGwlbhoY)
History
When John Cuningham founded the firm in 1968, he sought to design spaces that inspired. By pioneering an inclusive and collaborative model of architecture, Cuningham grew from a small practice into a national firm with a global presence. Throughout our 50+ years of growth, we’ve remained steadfast in our mission: Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.
![Exterior Single Family House](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image/public/2023-07/3179_001%20%28002%29_projectpage.jpg?itok=yQfNNgao)
![Single Family House Black and White](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image/public/2023-07/nord%20house%2001_projectpage.jpg?itok=3fD81qG9)
![Student Center](/sites/default/files/styles/image_and_text_rectangle/public/2023-06/CUNINGHAM_SG_014_projectpage.jpg?itok=ggyiLcvk)
Regenerative Design
As stewards of nature-positive design, we leave our communities healthier and more resilient as a result of our involvement. Cuningham is a signatory of the AIA 2030 Commitment, and we are dedicated to regenerating natural eco-systems by modeling, measuring, and reporting reductions in energy use, water use, and carbon emissions in both our projects and internal operations.
![Cuningham Phoenix Office Exterior](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image/public/2023-06/CuninghamPhx-18_N2_projectpage.jpg?itok=Fz9vQQkd)
![Wooden pathway in the park](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image/public/2023-06/EloiseButler-7784-HDR_projectpage.jpg?itok=0vKHk7pO)
![Innovation Workshop](/sites/default/files/styles/image_and_text_rectangle/public/2023-11/Cuningham_GregFlack_-19_projectpage.jpg?itok=NhuG5iai)
Equity + Justice
To design for our communities, we must reflect those communities. Cuningham commits to being a leader in creating an equitable, inclusive, and just firm that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
![Kids Writing about change on the wall](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image/public/2023-06/Workshop_01%20%2821%29_0.jpg?itok=kJ20Nidk)
![Girl in VR glasses](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_image/public/2023-06/DesignWorkshop-4435_projectpage%20%281%29_0.jpg?itok=tgbI5ZQD)