World Architecture recognizes CannonDesign as top 10 design firm
January 27, 2026
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We are proud to share CannonDesign has moved into the top 10 of the prestigious annual World Architecture 100 rankings. The firm is also highly ranked across numerous key markets and service sectors.
Published by Building Design (BD), the World Architecture 100 is one of the most respected rankings in the design industry. Each year, BD reviews overall growth, design excellence, impact, project quality and other key factors to determine the leading architecture design firms in the world.
We were the only firm to move up into the top 10 this year and we are also ranked #10 in North America. Here are the other exciting rankings for our firm:
- #3 Global health
- #6 Global education
- #7 Global science and technology
- #8 Global sports, recreation and wellness
- #1 Facilities management team within an architecture company
- #6 Environmental and sustainability design
- #7 In architectural planning
Beyond these core rankings, the World Architecture 100 report also highlighted CannonDesign's exciting growth trajectory.
In the past year, CannonDesign has acquired The Clarient Group, experts in smart-building consulting; Yellow Brick Consulting, a leader in healthcare transition and activation; Jenkins•Peer Architects, a Charlotte-based design firm; Christner Architects, a St. Louis-based design firm; and Scion Advisory Services, an education and student-life consultancy.
The full World Architecture 100 report can only be reviewed with a purchase. However, the overall list is available online.
