From a climate research campus in New York and a master plan in Oman to dynamic workplaces in China and South Korea, six SOM projects worldwide have been recognized by the Architizer A+ awards.
The New York Climate Exchange | Unbuilt Sustainable Project, Jury Award
Upon completion, this campus (pictured above) on New York’s Governors Island will be a first-of-its kind international center for developing solutions to the climate crisis, and its design and master plan embody this mission—targeting net zero in energy, water, and waste.
Sultan Haitham City | Unbuilt Master Plan, People’s Choice Award
Currently under construction, this new model of sustainable development is designed to foster an inclusive future for Oman’s growing population, through a mix of housing types within walking distance to new public amenities, parks, and vibrant open spaces.
LG Corporation Headquarters | Commercial Renovation, People’s Choice Award
Nearly four decades after designing the LG Corporation Headquarters in Seoul, we returned to this legacy project alongside Junglim Architecture for a 21st-century renovation of the building’s plaza and base.
Sany IROOTECH Headquarters | Office Building High Rise, Finalist
With a distinctive diagrid structure, grand public plaza, and connections to nature, this set of towers blends commercial and civic space at the heart of Guangzhou’s rapidly developing Pazhou business district.
Waldorf Astoria New York | Architecture+ Renovation, Special Mention
Through preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse, SOM renewed this icon of Art Deco design—recapturing its original splendor inside and out, revitalizing its public spaces, and transforming its upper floors into a boutique hotel and luxury residences.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Architecture+ Concrete, Special Mention
The David Geffen Galleries serve as the new home for LACMA’s permanent collection and a powerful demonstration of concrete as the defining material of the building, encompassing structure, finish, environmental performance, and spatial experience. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor in collaboration with SOM, the 900-foot-long building spans Wilshire Boulevard, hovering 30 feet above the ground as a continuous, sculptural form.
