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SOM Leaves Its Mark in the East

An article in the September 2016 issue of The Plan, “SOM Leaves Its Mark in the East,” with highlights by Michael Webb, explores how SOM entered the Chinese market in 1999. Since then, SOM has completed 275 major buildings and master plans in China, with 30 more projects in progress. The article focuses heavily on the firm’s work in the Pearl River Delta metropolis of Guangzhou. It includes the Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, the US Consulate General in Guangzhou, Poly Real Estate headquarters, Pearl River Tower, Baietan Urban Design Master Plan, and Guangzhou University Town Four Villages Master Plan.