A historic investment in New York City’s future In the early 1900s, the area around the new Grand Central Terminal was redeveloped as Terminal City, a mixed-use district that was among the first large-scale transit-oriented developments in the United States. Today, the site directly east of the terminal, currently home to a 34-story hotel, brims … Continued
A new era for O’Hare International Airport Satellite Concourse One is the first new building to be constructed in the City of Chicago’s ambitious Terminal Area Plan—representing a generational investment in the future of O’Hare International Airport. Designed by SOM with Ross Barney Architects, Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects (JGMA), and Arup, this bright, modern concourse … Continued
Fitting a city within a building Deutsche Bank Center, originally known as Time Warner Center, brings an array of urban amenities into a single building at a prominent corner of Central Park. It encompasses five levels of retail and restaurants, a performing arts center, condominiums, a hotel, and offices, along with direct access to subway … Continued
Modern towers imbued with Korean heritage Lucky Goldstar Group, the predecessor for LG, underwent tremendous growth in the 1980s, expanding its household appliances and chemicals businesses. To support this growth, SOM designed one of the country’s first large-scale, modern workplaces—a forerunner to future office developments in Seoul. LG Twin Towers remains one of the most … Continued
Transforming a singular riverfront site SOM’s design for the South Bund Financial Center envisions a dynamic renewal of one of the last remaining areas along the South Bund that has not yet been redeveloped. At this key location, just north of the landmark Nanpu Bridge, and with connections to the river promenade, the South Bund … Continued
A design that conceals and reveals Rising from a lush tropical landscape, Rivage Bal Harbour is a luxury residential development on Collins Avenue in Bal Harbour, Florida. The 24-story beachfront residence will offer sixty-one family units, resort-style amenities, and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami skyline from one of the … Continued
Designing a forward-looking workplace For decades, we have designed cutting-edge workplaces with the conviction that architecture has the power to shape an organization’s culture. Our Washington, D.C., office—located at 1700 K Street in the city’s downtown business district—packs a variety of programming into 9,500 square feet to help foster collaboration, equity, and a sense of … Continued
One bay, six communities The design framework establishes six unique waterfront communities that create a cohesive and integrated urban and ecological system. By preserving natural assets and habitats, enhancing existing villages, incubating new high-tech industries, and fostering dynamic mixed-use tourism clusters, each community contributes to achieving the goal of balanced environmental, social, and economic development. … Continued
With its 50-year plan for Texas Medical Center (TMC), SOM developed a cohesive growth strategy for one of the world’s largest medical campuses. Encompassing 675 acres, an area nearly equal to downtown Houston, TMC is the city’s largest employer, it houses 54 separate institutions, with a daytime population of up to 70,000 medical professionals, support … Continued
The United States Consulate General in Guangzhou represents a new era in the design of diplomatic facilities. Representing American values while respecting Guangzhou’s physical and cultural landscape, the project consists of seven structures across the 7.5-acre site. The dominant structure is a four-story building that houses the primary diplomatic facilities of the Consulate General complex. … Continued