The Real Deal reports on the appointment of Keith O'Connor as the new City Design Practice leader for SOM's New York and Washington, D.C. offices. O'Connor previously served as the director of Lower Manhattan and chief planner for Manhattan special projects at the Department of City Planning.
Six newly elected Partners and 11 Directors bring decades of expertise to one of the most influential architecture, interior design, engineering, and urban planning firms.
Engineering News-Record California reports on the 2018 winners of its Best Projects competition. The Superior Court of California in San Diego was recognized as a Best Project in the Government/Public Buildings category.
SOM architectural associate Ingedia Sanchez is featured as a Distinguished Member by the Illinois Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects. Sanchez shares insight on designing supertall buildings and her continued motivation to pursue high performance design.
In an interview for Commercial Observer, SOM Managing Partner Kenneth A. Lewis discusses his path into architectural design, his time at SOM, and his experience overseeing complex projects in New York City. Lewis shares insight on Time Warner Center, 35 Hudson Yards, and other developments.
ArchDaily reports on the groundbreaking of Block 9, a new mixed-use project in Fargo, North Dakota, designed by SOM. When complete, the 18-story building will be one of the tallest in North Dakota and will include office, hotel, residential, and retail spaces.
The Optimo Hat Company makes Curbed's list of best sites to visit during Open House Chicago. A leading maker of bespoke hats, Optimo is housed in a historic firehouse transformed into a contemporary headquarters through adaptive reuse.
Ahead of the 2018 Facades+ conference, which will take place in Chicago on September 21st, The Architect's Newspaper talks with Technical Director Lucas Tryggestad and Associate Director Dan O’Riley. The two share insight on SOM's latest designs and industry trends.
Joanna Diman was the main landscape architect in SOM's New York office from 1944 to 1967. In this article, architectural historian Nicolas Adams outlines Diman's successful career as a landscape architect and highlights the significance of Diman joining SOM.
American Libraries Magazine features SOM Design Partner Brian Lee in an interview on the research process that goes into the design and renovation of libraries. Lee discusses the forthcoming Roosevelt Square branch of the Chicago Public Library as a model for the innovative funding for libraries.
Travel + Leisure magazine talks with William F. Baker on Skyscraper Day about his work as an engineer for some of the world's tallest towers. The article spotlights various observation decks, including the SOM-designed Burj Khalifa, One World Trade Center, Willis Tower, and 875 N. Michigan Avenue.
The Los Angeles Times reports on the final week of "Poetic Structure: Art + Engineering + Architecture." The exhibition is on view at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture in West Hollywood, California until Sunday, September 2nd.
Civil + Structural Engineer magazine spotlights the "rigid origami" pavilion SOM designed for "Poetic Structure: Art + Engineering + Architecture." The exhibition is on view at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture in West Hollywood, California until September 2nd.
In a unique glimpse into beautiful factories around the world, Daily Mail features the SOM-designed Optimo Hat Company in Chicago. The adaptive reuse project allowed the luxury hatmaker to consolidate its design, operations, and production spaces in a former firehouse.
Dezeen spotlights the SOM-designed New United States Courthouse in Los Angeles. The LEED® Platinum-certified courthouse is located on a prominent block in the city's Civic Center neighborhood and contains 24 courtrooms and 32 judicial chambers.
