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'''CannonDesign''' is a global [[architecture]], [[engineering]] and consulting practice that provides services for a range of project types, including hospitals and medical centers, [[corporate headquarters]] and [[commercial property|commercial office buildings]], higher education and PK-12 education facilities, [[hotels]] and hospitality, [[Mixed-use development|mixed-use]], sports facilities, and science and research buildings. Brad Lukanic has been the CEO of the employee-owned firm since 2015.<ref>https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/q-a-cannondesign-ceo-brad-lukanic_o</ref> In 2017 and 2019, [[Fast Company]] named CannonDesign one of the 10 most innovative architecture firms in the world.<ref>https://www.fastcompany.com/company/cannondesign#:~:text=CannonDesign%20is%20a%20global%20architecture,architecture%20plays%20in%20human%20health.</ref>
'''CannonDesign''' is a global [[architecture]], [[engineering]] and consulting practice that provides services for a range of project types, including hospitals and medical centers, [[corporate headquarters]] and [[commercial property|commercial office buildings]], higher education and PK-12 education facilities, [[hotels]] and hospitality, [[Mixed-use development|mixed-use]], sports facilities, and science and research buildings. Brad Lukanic has been the CEO of the employee-owned firm since 2015.<ref>https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/q-a-cannondesign-ceo-brad-lukanic_o</ref> In 2017 and 2019, [[Fast Company]] named CannonDesign one of the 10 most innovative architecture firms in the world.<ref>{{cite web | title=CannonDesign: Most Innovative Company | website=Fast Company | date=2000-01-01 | url=https://www.fastcompany.com/company/cannondesign | access-date=2020-10-21}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:Niagara_Falls_City_Hall_Jun_09.JPG|thumb|right|[[Niagara Falls City Hall]].]]
[[File:Niagara_Falls_City_Hall_Jun_09.JPG|thumb|right|[[Niagara Falls City Hall]].]]


Will Cannon, Sr. started his architecture practice in [[Niagara Falls, New York]] in 1915. His best-known work from this period was the [[Beaux-Arts style]] [[Niagara Falls City Hall]] in 1923. When his sons, Will Jr. and Don, revealed natural talents in architecture and engineering, the trio formed a family business in 1945 that would grow from its humble roots into one of the leading design practices in the world.<ref>https://www.cannondesign.com/our-history/</ref>
Will Cannon, Sr. started his architecture practice in [[Niagara Falls, New York]] in 1915. His best-known work from this period was the [[Beaux-Arts style]] [[Niagara Falls City Hall]] in 1923. When his sons, Will Jr. and Don, revealed natural talents in architecture and engineering, the trio formed a family business in 1945 that would grow from its humble roots into one of the leading design practices in the world.<ref>{{cite web | title=Our History | website=CannonDesign | date=2016-01-22 | url=https://www.cannondesign.com/our-history/ | access-date=2020-10-21}}</ref>


==Design approach==
==Design approach==
CannonDesign employs a design approach it created called Living-Centered Design. The approach addresses the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment. Inspired by the best attributes of [[human-centered design]], [[systems thinking]] and traditional architectural and engineering processes, Living-Centered Design solves challenges through the lens of the broader ecosystems they exist within—helping organizations and communities realize more impactful, systemic change.<ref>https://www.cannondesign.com/livingcentereddesign/</ref>
CannonDesign employs a design approach it created called Living-Centered Design. The approach addresses the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment. Inspired by the best attributes of [[human-centered design]], [[systems thinking]] and traditional architectural and engineering processes, Living-Centered Design solves challenges through the lens of the broader ecosystems they exist within—helping organizations and communities realize more impactful, systemic change.<ref>{{cite web | title=Living-Centered Design | website=CannonDesign | date=2020-01-27 | url=https://www.cannondesign.com/livingcentereddesign/ | access-date=2020-10-21}}</ref>


==Recent activities==
==Recent activities==
In 2019, Blue Cottage Consulting merged with CannonDesign. The merger strengthened CannonDesign's consulting and planning capabilities within the healthcare, education and workplace sectors. Juliet Rogers assumed the role as President of the company.<ref>https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/cannondesign-acquires-healthcare-consulting-firm-blue-cottage_o</ref>
In 2019, Blue Cottage Consulting merged with CannonDesign. The merger strengthened CannonDesign's consulting and planning capabilities within the healthcare, education and workplace sectors. Juliet Rogers assumed the role as President of the company.<ref>[https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/cannondesign-acquires-healthcare-consulting-firm-blue-cottage_o]{{dead link|date=October 2020}}</ref>


In 2019, CannonDesign formed a strategic partnership with ModularDesign+, a modular design and prefabrication firm with a 100,000-SF warehouse in [[Euless, Texas]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/modulardesign-launches-to-bring-new-levels-of-efficiency--value-to-design-and-construction-delivery-300845334.html|title=ModularDesign+ Launches To Bring New Levels Of Efficiency + Value To Design And Construction Delivery|website=www.prnewswire.com}}</ref>
In 2019, CannonDesign formed a strategic partnership with ModularDesign+, a modular design and prefabrication firm with a 100,000-SF warehouse in [[Euless, Texas]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/modulardesign-launches-to-bring-new-levels-of-efficiency--value-to-design-and-construction-delivery-300845334.html|title=ModularDesign+ Launches To Bring New Levels Of Efficiency + Value To Design And Construction Delivery|website=www.prnewswire.com}}</ref>
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In 2017, CannonDesign announced it was merging its global practice with [[FKP Architects]], a Houston-based architecture firm with 90 employees.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keane |first1=Katharine |title=CannonDesign and FKP Architects Announce Merger |url=https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/cannondesign-and-fkp-architects-announce-merger_o |website=Architect |publisher=Hanley Wood |accessdate=13 October 2018}}</ref>
In 2017, CannonDesign announced it was merging its global practice with [[FKP Architects]], a Houston-based architecture firm with 90 employees.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keane |first1=Katharine |title=CannonDesign and FKP Architects Announce Merger |url=https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/cannondesign-and-fkp-architects-announce-merger_o |website=Architect |publisher=Hanley Wood |accessdate=13 October 2018}}</ref>


In 2017, Denver-based Bennett Wagner Grody Architects joined CannonDesign.<ref>https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/cannondesign-announces-merger-with-bennett-wagner-grody-architects_o</ref>
In 2017, Denver-based Bennett Wagner Grody Architects joined CannonDesign.<ref>[https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/cannondesign-announces-merger-with-bennett-wagner-grody-architects_o]{{dead link|date=October 2020}}</ref>


In late 2014, CannonDesign acquired Pittsburgh firm Astorino Co. The deal allowed CannonDesign to expand its footprint into [[Pittsburgh]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2014/12/10/cannondesign-acquires-pittsburgh-firm.html | title=CannonDesign acquires Pittsburgh firm | publisher=Buffalo Business First | date=10 December 2014 | accessdate=25 December 2014 | author=Fink, James}}</ref>
In late 2014, CannonDesign acquired Pittsburgh firm Astorino Co. The deal allowed CannonDesign to expand its footprint into [[Pittsburgh]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2014/12/10/cannondesign-acquires-pittsburgh-firm.html | title=CannonDesign acquires Pittsburgh firm | publisher=Buffalo Business First | date=10 December 2014 | accessdate=25 December 2014 | author=Fink, James}}</ref>
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*2018, Laboratory of the Year Winner, R&D Magazine <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cj-blossom-park-named-the-best-new-laboratory-in-the-world-300635437.html|title=CJ Blossom Park Named the Best New Laboratory in the World|website=www.prnewswire.com}}</ref>
*2018, Laboratory of the Year Winner, R&D Magazine <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cj-blossom-park-named-the-best-new-laboratory-in-the-world-300635437.html|title=CJ Blossom Park Named the Best New Laboratory in the World|website=www.prnewswire.com}}</ref>
*2019, Outstanding Organization of the Year, Healthcare Design Magazine<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/news/awards-events/healthcare-design-names-2019-hcd-10-winners/|title=HCD Mag}}</ref>
*2019, Outstanding Organization of the Year, Healthcare Design Magazine<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/news/awards-events/healthcare-design-names-2019-hcd-10-winners/|title=HCD Mag}}</ref>
*2019, One of 9 World Changing Companies, Fast Company<ref>https://www.cannondesign.com/news-insights/news-item/fast-company-names-cannondesign-a-world-changing-company-finalist/#:~:text=Fast%20Company%20has%20recognized%20CannonDesign,of%20society%20and%20the%20planet.</ref>
*2019, One of 9 World Changing Companies, Fast Company<ref>{cite web | title=Fast Company Names CannonDesign a World Changing Company Finalist | website=CannonDesign | date=2019-04-08 | url=https://www.cannondesign.com/news-insights/news-item/fast-company-names-cannondesign-a-world-changing-company-finalist/ | access-date=2020-10-21}}</ref>
*2019 & 2017, One of the 10 Most Innovative Architecture Firms in the World, Fast Company <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cannondesign.com/news-insights/news-item/cannondesign-named-to-fast-companys-2019-most-innovative-companies-list/|title=CannonDesign Named to Fast Company’s 2019 Most Innovative Companies List|website=CannonDesign}}</ref>
*2019 & 2017, One of the 10 Most Innovative Architecture Firms in the World, Fast Company <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cannondesign.com/news-insights/news-item/cannondesign-named-to-fast-companys-2019-most-innovative-companies-list/|title=CannonDesign Named to Fast Company’s 2019 Most Innovative Companies List|website=CannonDesign}}</ref>
*2020, Design Firm of the Year, [[Engineering News-Record]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.enr.com/blogs/12-california-views/post/49244-cannondesign-is-enr-californias-design-firm-of-the-year?v=preview|title=CannonDesign is ENR California’s Design Firm of the Year|website=www.enr.com}}</ref>
*2020, Design Firm of the Year, [[Engineering News-Record]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.enr.com/blogs/12-california-views/post/49244-cannondesign-is-enr-californias-design-firm-of-the-year?v=preview|title=CannonDesign is ENR California’s Design Firm of the Year|website=www.enr.com}}</ref>
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.archdaily.com/tag/cannon-design/ ArchDaily selected projects]
*[http://www.archdaily.com/tag/cannon-design/ ArchDaily selected projects]
*[http://architizer.com/firms/cannon-design/ Architizer firm profile]
*[http://architizer.com/firms/cannon-design/ Architizer firm profile]

Revision as of 17:34, 21 October 2020

CannonDesign
Company typePrivate
IndustryArchitecture
Founded1945 (1945)
Niagara Falls, New York, U.S.
Founders
  • Will Cannon, Sr.
HeadquartersNew York, New York
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Bradley Lukanic, CEO
  • Juliet Rogers
  • David Polzin
  • Robin Cibrano
Services
Number of employees
1,100
Websitewww.cannondesign.com

CannonDesign is a global architecture, engineering and consulting practice that provides services for a range of project types, including hospitals and medical centers, corporate headquarters and commercial office buildings, higher education and PK-12 education facilities, hotels and hospitality, mixed-use, sports facilities, and science and research buildings. Brad Lukanic has been the CEO of the employee-owned firm since 2015.[1] In 2017 and 2019, Fast Company named CannonDesign one of the 10 most innovative architecture firms in the world.[2]

History

Niagara Falls City Hall.

Will Cannon, Sr. started his architecture practice in Niagara Falls, New York in 1915. His best-known work from this period was the Beaux-Arts style Niagara Falls City Hall in 1923. When his sons, Will Jr. and Don, revealed natural talents in architecture and engineering, the trio formed a family business in 1945 that would grow from its humble roots into one of the leading design practices in the world.[3]

Design approach

CannonDesign employs a design approach it created called Living-Centered Design. The approach addresses the complex interdependencies that exist between people, businesses, communities, society and the environment. Inspired by the best attributes of human-centered design, systems thinking and traditional architectural and engineering processes, Living-Centered Design solves challenges through the lens of the broader ecosystems they exist within—helping organizations and communities realize more impactful, systemic change.[4]

Recent activities

In 2019, Blue Cottage Consulting merged with CannonDesign. The merger strengthened CannonDesign's consulting and planning capabilities within the healthcare, education and workplace sectors. Juliet Rogers assumed the role as President of the company.[5]

In 2019, CannonDesign formed a strategic partnership with ModularDesign+, a modular design and prefabrication firm with a 100,000-SF warehouse in Euless, Texas.[6]

In 2018, gkkworks, an architectural and construction practice with a significant presence in Southern California and Denver, Colorado joined CannonDesign.[7]

In 2017, CannonDesign announced it was merging its global practice with FKP Architects, a Houston-based architecture firm with 90 employees.[8]

In 2017, Denver-based Bennett Wagner Grody Architects joined CannonDesign.[9]

In late 2014, CannonDesign acquired Pittsburgh firm Astorino Co. The deal allowed CannonDesign to expand its footprint into Pittsburgh.[10]

In 2009, the company acquired O'Donnell Wicklund Pigozzi & Peterson (OWP/P), a Chicago-based architecture firm.[11]

Notable awards and recognition

  • 2018, Laboratory of the Year Winner, R&D Magazine [12]
  • 2019, Outstanding Organization of the Year, Healthcare Design Magazine[13]
  • 2019, One of 9 World Changing Companies, Fast Company[14]
  • 2019 & 2017, One of the 10 Most Innovative Architecture Firms in the World, Fast Company [15]
  • 2020, Design Firm of the Year, Engineering News-Record[16]

Selected projects

UC San Diego Health, Jacobs Medical Center.
Richmond Olympic Oval.
Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal.
Gates Vascular Institute.
University of Maryland, New Cole Field House.
Lloyd D. George Federal District Courthouse.

Commercial

Education

Healthcare

Community

Science and technology

Stadiums and sports facilities

References

  1. ^ https://www.architectmagazine.com/practice/q-a-cannondesign-ceo-brad-lukanic_o
  2. ^ "CannonDesign: Most Innovative Company". Fast Company. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  3. ^ "Our History". CannonDesign. 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  4. ^ "Living-Centered Design". CannonDesign. 2020-01-27. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  5. ^ [1][dead link‍]
  6. ^ "ModularDesign+ Launches To Bring New Levels Of Efficiency + Value To Design And Construction Delivery". www.prnewswire.com.
  7. ^ "gkkworks merges with CannonDesign". www.prnewswire.com.
  8. ^ Keane, Katharine. "CannonDesign and FKP Architects Announce Merger". Architect. Hanley Wood. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  9. ^ [2][dead link‍]
  10. ^ Fink, James (10 December 2014). "CannonDesign acquires Pittsburgh firm". Buffalo Business First. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
  11. ^ "OWP/P in deal to be acquired". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2017-02-01.
  12. ^ "CJ Blossom Park Named the Best New Laboratory in the World". www.prnewswire.com.
  13. ^ "HCD Mag".
  14. ^ {cite web | title=Fast Company Names CannonDesign a World Changing Company Finalist | website=CannonDesign | date=2019-04-08 | url=https://www.cannondesign.com/news-insights/news-item/fast-company-names-cannondesign-a-world-changing-company-finalist/ | access-date=2020-10-21}}
  15. ^ "CannonDesign Named to Fast Company's 2019 Most Innovative Companies List". CannonDesign.
  16. ^ "CannonDesign is ENR California's Design Firm of the Year". www.enr.com.
  17. ^ Fisher, Anne. "Ditching the cubicle can boost productivity". Fortune.com. Fortune. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  18. ^ Rosenblum, Charles. "A new front door". Pittsburgh Quarterly. Pittsburgh Quarterly. Archived from the original on 13 September 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  19. ^ Lubell, Sam. "UNVEILED> LASSONDE STUDIOS". archpaper.com. The Architects Newspaper. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  20. ^ Stinson, Liz (2014-07-25). "How Designers Are Reinventing Trauma Care to Save Soldiers' Lives". Wired. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  21. ^ Webb, Michael. "Kaiser Permanente Kraemer Radiation Oncology Center". contractdesign.com. contract. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  22. ^ Bernstein, Gerald S (1999). Building & Campus: An Architectural Celebration of Brandeis University 50th Anniversary. Brandeis University Office of Publications. p. 76. ISBN 0-9620545-1-8.
  23. ^ Friedlander, Blaine (20 January 2003). "Cornell to open nation's first dedicated wrestling center, named for alumni Stephen Friedman and trustee Barbara Benioff Friedman". Cornell University. The Cornell Chronicle. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  24. ^ "Jack Nicklaus Golf Club / Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign". ArchDaily.com. ArchDaily.com. 2013-01-04. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
  25. ^ "WPI Dedicates its Sports and Recreation Center". Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 5 September 2012. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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