Kevin Cannon

Kevin Cannon serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design, where he teaches graduate design studios, and is co-founder of Cannon Architecture Studio in New York City.

Education:

• Master of Architecture, University of Virginia
• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology

Research Interests:

His academic work centers on comparative and analytical studies of place, investigating how architectural form transforms spatial meaning through phenomenological experience, materiality, and detailing. This focus emerges from his exploration of the construct between meaning and making in design practice.

Professional Background:

Prior to academia, Kevin led design teams at Gensler, FXFOWLE, KPF, and Selldorf Architects on diverse projects including private residences, transportation infrastructure, museums, and mixed-use developments globally. He maintains active professional credentials as a New York State registered architect, American Institute of Architects member, and LEED accredited professional.

Teaching Experience:

Beyond Penn, he has taught at Pratt Institute and served as a guest critic at Columbia University, Syracuse University, NJIT, and Georgia Tech, emphasizing analytical approaches to architectural design education.