Creating a new luxury oasis Located at the edge of Manila’s fastest-growing business district, Aurelia Residences is conceived as a collection of elegant luxury condominiums, offering expansive spaces frequently found in single-family homes. The tower’s three-wing configuration, resembling a series of petals emerging from a central vertical spine, establishes a distinct skyline presence. Each wing … Continued
Enhancing the Nangang District Taipei’s Nangang District is an emerging urban center of commerce, technology, and entertainment, with recent additions like the Taipei Music Center transforming the formerly industrial district into a cultural hub. Adjacent to the Music Center, a new development spearheaded by the Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) brings a mix of residential, commercial, … Continued
Coalescing health and wellness The Good Samaritan Hospital Master Plan sets forth a new vision for a health-centered district in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida. In collaboration with Easton Street Capital and Tenet Healthcare, SOM created a comprehensive framework for a mixed-use development organized around health, wellness, and longevity. Rather than a single-purpose … Continued
Planning a global venue One of the world’s largest economic forums, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), is coming to Phu Quoc, Vietnam, in 2027, and SOM is designing and planning its waterfront venue. Planned as a 57-hectare civic and cultural district beside the island’s famed resorts and white sand beaches, the venue will host the … Continued
A national gateway with a global vision SOM’s design for the new N’Djili International Airport Terminal redefines the future of air travel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As the country’s largest international terminal, the project positions Kinshasa as a major Central African hub—supporting economic growth, national airline expansion, and improved connectivity across regional … Continued
Reimagining Atlanta’s busiest station Five Points Station has long served as the nexus of Metro Atlanta’s MARTA transit system—a bustling intersection where all rail lines, several bus routes, and key pedestrian connections meet. Over time, however, the aging concrete structure has dampened the vibrancy of downtown, bifurcating one of the city’s most significant commercial corridors … Continued
Planning the future of a historic institution Founded in 1887 as the Anna Head School for Girls in Berkeley, Head-Royce School has a long legacy of K-12 education in California’s East Bay. The private institution relocated to its current campus on Lincoln Avenue in Oakland in 1964. In 1979, the school merged with the all-boys … Continued
Islamic tradition in a coastal context Set within the island’s masterplan, the mosque is designed to reinterpret time-honored architectural principles through a contemporary lens, creating a serene sanctuary that belongs unmistakably to its place. Designed to support both daily worship and community life, the mosque is planned to accommodate up to 1,000 worshippers and to … Continued
A state-of-the-art transit hub and civic connector For the Dubai Metro’s new Blue Line, the Roads and Transport Authority commissioned SOM to create a bold architectural statement, anchoring the city’s expanding transit network. Strategically located in Dubai Creek Harbour, the three-level, 10,800-square-meter station is set to become the world’s tallest metro station, reaching 74 meters … Continued
A new presence in the South Bronx Success Academy (SA)—one of the nation’s largest and highest-performing public charter networks—educates 22,000 students, primarily from low-income backgrounds, across 60 New York City schools. With a deep focus on college preparedness, SA was founded on the belief that all children can excel when given access to exceptional teaching … Continued