CannonDesign of St. Louis

CannonDesign of St. Louis is an architect in St. Louis, MO. As a branch of a global design practice, the firm operates at the intersection of architecture, engineering, construction, strategy, and innovation. It uses a methodology called Living-Centered Design to help organizations transform and achieve impact across people, business, society, and the planet. The firm’s capabilities span transformative buildings, immersive experiences, bold strategies, and innovative operational models. Specific project types include university facilities, sustainability centers, health systems, museums, and multi-year improvement plans for public schools. The St. Louis office is part of a community of more than 1,700 teammates across 21 offices, including Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and Toronto. The firm is recognized by Fast Company as one of the most innovative companies in the world and by Metropolis as a Planet Positive Firm of the Year.

The firm’s approach, Living-Centered Design, addresses the interdependencies across all life, inspired by human-centered and systems-based design methods. It aims to help organizations and communities realize systematic change by addressing the core needs of people, businesses, communities, society, and the environment. The firm also includes specialized entities such as Blue Cottage of CannonDesign for strategy and operations, Cityfi for urban mobility and civic life, and Ennead for public realm design. Facility Optimization Solutions provides services including facility condition assessments, capital improvement planning, job order contracting, and smart building design. These services are united by the ability to collect, analyze, and translate data into actionable insights to maximize efficiencies and support strategic investment decisions. Notable work includes the University of Oregon Hayward Field, the California Institute of Technology Resnick Sustainability Center, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance.

The office is located at 1100 Clark Ave, a short walk from the Thomas F. Eagleton Federal Courthouse and the Mel Carnahan Courthouse. It sits near South Tucker Boulevard, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy, Mayor's Circle Gardens, and the St. Louis Fire Department Engine House No. 2. The firm holds a rating of 4.40 based on customer reviews.

CannonDesign of St. Louis brings a global perspective and a focus on sustainable, equitable design to the architectural landscape of St. Louis.