Demonstrating civic leadership through design When San Mateo County leaders approached SOM to design a new county headquarters, they had ambitious sustainability goals. Climate leadership is needed now more than ever, and this county on the San Francisco Peninsula is particularly vulnerable to the perils of climate change, including wildfire, drought, and sea-level rise. County … Continued
An urban-scale development creates civic value Lujiazui Capital Plaza is located near the endpoint of Century Avenue, the main thoroughfare in Shanghai’s Pudong financial district. Seeking to connect the dense financial district to the north with Century Plaza to the south, a cultural district of parks and museums, SOM took an urbanistic approach to planning … Continued
A new era for O’Hare International Airport The new Concourse D is the first new building to be constructed in the City of Chicago’s ambitious ORDNext 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
Architecture that reflects a museum’s evolution The David Geffen Galleries is LACMA’s new home for its permanent collection. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor in collaboration with SOM, the newest building in LACMA’s campus will showcase works from the museum’s vast collection, reflecting the breadth of the largest encyclopedic art institution in the western United States. … Continued
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
Located at the edge of Puerto Vallarta’s marina, Alisia is a distinctive addition to the coastline of this famous resort town. The design for the 27-floor tower celebrates locally crafted materials and finishes that reflect Mexico’s rich architectural heritage. To create the tower’s distinctive presence, SOM collaborated with a local cement manufacturer to create a … Continued
Defining a new standard of luxury Legend anchors an exclusive destination for living, leisure, and commerce in Andares Zapopan, a high-rise commercial district in Guadalajara, Mexico. Located midway between central Guadalajara and the lush Bosque de la Primavera, the development seeks to establish a new standard for luxury centered on health and wellness. Conceived from … 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
Building on the past Melbourne’s historic South Yarra Coffee Palace is being reimagined as a mixed-use anchor for a thriving retail corridor. Sensitively integrating old and new elements, SOM’s design serves as a model for the thoughtful redevelopment of a heritage site. The careful restoration of the building’s 19th century facade and an expressive 11-story … 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