Canopy exists to create the spaces where people can live, meet, learn and connect. To do that, we take an investigative approach—relishing in research, conversing with the community and …

At Canopy, we believe that architecture can have a positive social impact, developing thoughtful architecture that creates conversations between the end user, place, community and …

Featured Case Studies Explore more in-depth examples of our placemaking architecture How can we help you create something that’s for and of its place?

Our placemaking architecture relies on our individual passions and our joint commitment to a more sustainable world to create harmony between the end users, communities and …

Jaime Torres Carmona founded Canopy to explore his belief in design as a vehicle for positive change, through projects ranging in scale from community and health centers to housing, …

Design Priorities An expression of context, community and culture One of the key design features of the OSO project is the northeast corner. Early in the design process we sought to establish …

Mark Kaminski joined Canopy in 2021 to pursue his passion for high-performance sustainable design and to help tackle the housing affordability crisis in Chicago.

A professional or bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related field is required. Revit/CAD, Adobe, and Microsoft software knowledge is preferred including with Teams, Go To Meeting, …

Goals Oso Apartments serves as a catalyst for innovative affordable housing in Chicago. This project was initiated as part of Chicago Housing Authority’s commitment to combating …

Taking inspiration from the vernacular architecture and cultures of the various Great Lakes Indigenous nations, the design balances the need for affordable housing with the desire to …