CannonDesign

CannonDesign is an architecture and design practice in East St. Louis, IL, located at 1100 Clark Ave. The firm operates as a global community of more than 1,700 teammates across 21 offices, including locations in St. Louis, Chicago, New York City, and Toronto. CannonDesign integrates architecture, engineering, strategy, and innovation to help organizations transform their operations and achieve broader impact. The practice serves clients across various industries, including higher education, healthcare, government, and corporate sectors. Specific capabilities include designing buildings and spaces, developing culture and change strategies, creating immersive and branded experiences, and planning sustainable and resilient futures. The firm also provides strategic plans, frameworks, and facility services and solutions. Notable projects include the Hayward Field renovation at the University of Oregon, the Resnick Sustainability Center at the California Institute of Technology, and the Museum of Tolerance at the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Other work involves the Royal Victoria Hospital at McGill University and a multi-year improvement plan for Baltimore County Public Schools.

The firm’s approach is defined by Living-Centered Design, a method that addresses the interdependencies of human needs, business success, community support, societal equity, and environmental protection. This design philosophy originated within the company and is shared as a broader industry standard. CannonDesign is recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies in the world and has been named a World-Changing Company. The firm also received the Metropolis Planet Positive Firm of the Year award for leading sustainable, equitable, and regenerative design. The organization includes specialized units such as Blue Cottage of CannonDesign for strategy and operations, Cityfi for urban mobility and civic life, and Ennead for public realm design. Additionally, the Facility Optimization Solutions team focuses on data-driven decision-making, offering services like facility condition assessments, capital improvement planning, and smart building design.

CannonDesign holds a rating of 4.40. The firm combines architectural craft with strategic innovation to create places and experiences where people and ideas flourish. In East St. Louis, the practice applies this global expertise to local and regional projects, delivering high-performance design and operational solutions.