Master plan reveals a vision for an inclusive, climate-resilient city designed to support long-term growth and opportunity in Western Sydney The development of Australia’s first entirely new city in more than a century is underway in Western Sydney. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and Hassell, in collaboration with cultural design partners Djinjama and … Continued
“For decades, SOM’s furniture existed in plain sight, but outside the public narrative of modern design,” says David Rosenwasser, co-founder of Rarify, the independent, designer-led source for rare and collectible furniture. “These are not prototypes or side projects; there are thousands of meticulously designed, project-specific works that defined how modern corporations looked, felt, and functioned.” … Continued
With the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics underway, we are excited to welcome athletes from around the world to our Olympic Village in Porta Romana—one of our 2026 Projects to Watch. The Village encompasses public green spaces, the transformation of two historic structures, and six new residential buildings housing athletes during the Olympic Games. Following … Continued
Commissioner Michael McMurray of the Chicago Department of Aviation has unveiled the first public video animation of The New Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in collaboration with Ross Barney Architects, Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects (JGMA), and Arup, The New Concourse D is the first major component of … Continued
What does the future of trading look like in Midtown Manhattan? Dezeen recently featured SOM’s design for the trading floors at 270 Park Avenue, JPMorganChase’s new global headquarters. Located just above the tower’s lobby, eight interconnected floors support 4,000 traders across 500,000 square feet. The floors are organized into two-story suites, arranged around double-height atria, … Continued
For a decade, our Adaptive Reuse team has worked to bring the Waldorf Astoria New York back to a state of grandeur and position it for modern-day use. The project combines careful preservation with meticulous restoration, resulting in thousands of design and construction decisions—many of which we’ll unpack next week. Join us on February 12 … Continued
Today, SOM welcomes Dennis Ho to our Hong Kong studio as Director of Strategic Development for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. “The most successful projects, whether it’s a commercial development, a new transit hub, or a large-scale master plan, bring a multidisciplinary perspective to the process,” said Dennis. “That’s exactly how SOM approaches every project, and … Continued
In Singapore, we’ve moved into Guoco Tower—a building we designed that currently stands as the city’s tallest. The new space gives us a direct vantage point overlooking the construction of 8 Shenton Way, which is set to become the nation’s first supertall tower when it’s completed in 2028. Beyond keeping us close to that site, … Continued
It is with deep sadness that we share that Robert L. Wesley has passed away at the age of 88. An architect who joined SOM in 1964 and became the firm’s first Black partner in 1984, Wesley made a lasting impact through both his built work and many years of committed civic leadership. Wesley developed … Continued
Last spring, SOM was one of five architecture and engineering practices selected to participate in the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing in Architecture and Design (AMAD) workshop. Hosted by Space/Craft, Cemex, and Thornton Tomasetti, AMAD brought together interdisciplinary teams to explore how advanced manufacturing techniques and emerging building materials can drive innovation in architecture and design. Our … Continued