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Tim Dufault
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MINNEAPOLIS,
MN -- Cuningham, a design firm with expertise in architecture, interior design,
urban design, landscape architecture, and master planning, has announced the
appointments of a new Board Chair and Leadership Council as part of an internal
restructuring that reflects the firm’s continued dedication to meaningful
collaboration and creating unique, forward-looking environments.
“At
Cuningham, we’ve long been committed to designing and bringing to life
environments that are continuously uplifting the human experience and have
the future in mind,” says Tim Dufault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Principal,
and Chief Executive Officer at Cuningham.
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| Christy Cavataio |
“Through close collaboration with
stakeholders, we’ve identified new strategies to optimize our internal
operations, allowing us to improve and enhance how we serve our clients and
partners in consistently meaningful ways as we grow.”
The
unprecedented events of this past year have impacted how people view and
interact with the built environment and the importance of design and delivery
that is integrated, regenerative, and restorative, says Christy Cavataio,
Associate AIA, Principal, President and Chief Operating Officer.
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| Meg Parsons |
“Our
new, expanded leadership platform will allow us to better leverage our team’s
deep expertise and capabilities across disciplines, markets, and locations,”
says Cavataio.
“The
Leadership Council is made up of the firm’s studio and practice leaders and is
charged with leading the firm to achieve our collective goals to enhance our
expertise in each studio to provide superior services to our clients, while
bringing a body of shared knowledge and learning to how we practice.
"We
know that learning from each other and borrowing the best from each studio’s
markets while having a strong platform benefit our projects and their
outcomes."
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| Nina Broadhurst |
In
line with this restructuring, the firm also updated its name to the singular
‘Cuningham’ from ‘Cuningham Group,’ which reflects this unified approach and
conveys the close connection to every project, stakeholder, and
team member.
Cuningham
Principal Meg Parsons, FAIA, NCARB, ALEP, LEED® BD+C, who has been with
the firm for over 30 years, is also stepping into the role of Board Chair.
“Meg
takes an active, inclusive approach to her work that is inspiring to all who
have the pleasure of knowing her,” Dufault says.
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| Michele Espeland |
“She will play a key role in ensuring that
every strategy is aligned with maintaining an optimistic, idealistic, and
engaging culture that celebrates our myriad of diverse backgrounds, talents,
and voices and move Cuningham forward.”
Parsons
specializes in the planning and design of innovative learning environments from
pre-referendum planning through construction.
She
is an Accredited Learning Environment Professional through the Association for
Learning Environments and serves as the Chair for the Minnesota Board of
Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience
and Interior Design and is the Chair of Region 4 for National Council of
Architectural Registration Boards.
Parsons
is also a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.
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| Kari-elin Mock |
The
firm’s new Leadership Council includes:
New
Board Chair: Meg Parsons, FAIA, NCARB, ALEP, LEED® BD+C
Principal
and Board Chair
Parsons,
who has been with Cuningham for 32 years, was recently named Board Chair. She
specializes in the planning and design of innovative learning environments. She
takes an active, inclusive approach to her work, which ranges from
pre-referendum planning through construction.
Meg
is an Accredited Learning Environment Professional through the Association for
Learning Environments and serves as the Chair for the Minnesota Board of
Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience
and Interior Design and is the Chair of Region 4 for National Council of
Architectural Registration Boards. Meg is a Fellow of the American Institute of
Architects.
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| Jeffrey Schoeneck |
Christy
Cavataio, Associate AIA
Principal,
President, Chief Operating Officer
Cavataio joined Cuningham in 2020 as President and Chief
Operating Officer. She oversees and closely collaborates with the firm’s studio
and practice leaders in providing operational oversight for our design practice
and works alongside CEO Dufault to guide the firm’s strategic vision. She was
honored by Globe Street’s 2020 Women of Influence and was selected for her
“reputation as a trailblazer and innovator in commercial design.”
Tim
Dufault, FAIA, NCARB, LEED® AP
Principal
and Chief Executive Officer
As
Cuningham’s CEO, Dufault brings a holistic view to guide strategic goals and
promote a collaborative approach within the firm. He is a nationally recognized
leader on community building learning environments, and his leadership roles
within AIA includes AIA Minnesota’s Chapter President and Board Member, and
Committee Chair for the AIA Committee on Architecture for Education. He’s also
a member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA).
Nina
Broadhurst, AIA, NCARB
Principal and Executive Director – Work
Broadhurst is the firm’s new Executive Director of Work creating the meaningful
workplace. Her visionary approach coupled
with strong architectural skills and extensive planning experience have been
the guiding force behind some of Cuningham’s most iconic projects, including
Epic’s corporate campus in Verona, Wisconsin.
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| Lisa Schenck |
Michele
Espeland, CID
Principal
and Executive Director – Strategy
As
Executive Director for Strategy, Espeland oversees and delivers on the overall
strategic vision for the firm as well as leading the efforts on branding,
business development, and marketing. She previously served as the firm-wide leader
of Cuningham’s interior design team anchored in design leadership focused on
engaging through experience for projects in retail, hospitality, resort,
restaurant, housing and corporate market sectors.
Kari-elin
Mock, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP® BD+C
Principal and Executive Director – Grow
Mock
is the firm’s Executive Director of Grow, a studio dedicated to design for
communities and learners, from preschool to higher education. She has been
leading the firm’s efforts on many significant education projects and serves as
the Southwest Region Past President of the Association for Learning
Environments (A4LE).
Jeffrey
Schoeneck, AIA, LEED AP®
Principal | Executive Director – Live
As
Executive Director - Live, Schoeneck provides the strategic design thinking necessary
to assist clients in differentiating their projects in a changing world. His
focus on living environments including senior, student, affordable/supportive,
condominiums and apartments is informed by a well-rounded portfolio in
hospitality, retail, health care, industrial, workplace, and masterplan
work.
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| Wade Morgan |
Wade
Morgan, RA, NCARB
Associate
Principal and Executive Director – Play
Morgan
oversees Cuningham’s Play studio, which includes entertainment, hospitality,
restaurant, and retail sectors. Having led many large Play projects including
our feature projects in China, Morgan brings a blend of extensive
organizational knowledge and a willingness to foster flexibility and creativity
among team members, stakeholders, and consultants.
Lisa
Schenck
Associate Principal and Executive Director – People
In
addition to being Cuningham’s director of Human Resources, as Executive
Director of People, Schenck is making sure that the firm develops and manages
our greatest asset –our people – and offers a fair, welcoming, and equitable
work environment.
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| Marcy Schulte |
Marcy
Schulte, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP® BD+C
Principal and Executive Director – Design + Performance
Schulte
leads the firm’s new Design + Performance Practice, which champions great
design across disciplines, integrative regenerative strategies, and technical
excellence. Her focus is on increasing Cuningham’s value through advanced
digital delivery, innovation, and design quality. She also manages many of the
firm’s large complex projects, including large mixed-use developments
Mark
Tiscornia, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP® BD+C
Principal and Executive Director – Heal
Tiscornia
has extensive experience leading complex healthcare design projects and has
made a positive impact in healthcare, working with notable clients including Banner
Health, Valleywise Health, and HonorHealth. As Executive Director of the Heal
studio, he brings his unique expertise managing teams and developing creative
and innovative responses to meet the challenges facing the healthcare industry.
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| Mark Tiscornia |
Cuningham
recently revealed a new visual identity that reflects the firm’s evolution. The
traditional ‘Cuningham yellow’ is now accompanied by a color palette with
complementary shades influenced by gems of nature, representing the
team’s sustained commitment to new possibilities and regenerative
design.
A hexagonal grid and series of striking irregular
geometric shapes further enhance the creative energy.
Cuningham
has launched a new website, which can be found at cuningham.com.
About
Cuningham
Founded in 1968, Cuningham is Uplifting
the Human Experience® through award-winning design and a client-centered,
collaborative approach.
We provide integrated design services,
including architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape
architecture, for a diverse mix of client and project types.
With more than 250 employees in offices
in Denver,
Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Phoenix, and San Diego, we maximize our cross-studio expertise on every
project around the world.
Learn
more at cuningham.com.
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