John Cuningham founded Cuningham Group in 1968. He developed a working model of team architecture that is highly inclusive and incorporates extensive client, consultant, engineer and contractor participation. This philosophy led to the design of several award-winning projects and a solid reputation for collaboration. The team philosophy and strong local identity laid the groundwork for rapid growth in the 1990s allowing the organization to merge with Solberg + Lowe, add the Los Angeles office, and expand into international work. Throughout the growth, Cuningham Group remained focused on client issues and goals and strategically added companies and alliances to best meet client needs.