As global thought leaders, SOM values design discourse with leading industry professionals. Expanding upon the broad and diverse design dialogue within SOM, the SOM lecture series connects the firm with the global design community through guest lectures and discussions.
Francesco Fresa, Principal of the architecture studio Piuarch, visited SOM’s Chicago office in 2017 to participate in the series and shed light on the Milan-based studio’s practice. The studio is located in a former industrial building that once housed a typography business in Brera, in the center of Milan. Piuarch designs public buildings, office and residential complexes, commercial spaces, boutiques, shopping malls, and urban plans, with contributions from consultants representing various disciplines.