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
The gateway to a historic hospital campus San Francisco General Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have been in partnership since 1893, allowing physician-scientists to provide underserved communities with access to health care, conduct leading-edge research, and train generations of medical professionals. Pride Hall, an integrated academic and research building, celebrates this … 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
A center for climate solutions The New York Climate Exchange is the result of a bold initiative spearheaded by City of New York and The Trust for Governors Island—a vision to reimagine a treasured public space as a local and global hub for climate science. Working with anchor institution Stony Brook University, which will build … Continued
A multifunctional campus hub Located along the eastern edge and within the center of the Kuwait University campus, the Student Activities and Athletic Facilities (SAAF) encompass a broad range of functions to serve the university’s sports and recreational programs. The facilities include an indoor tennis center stadium, an outdoor stadium, additional outdoor sports facilities, a … 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
In the 1960s and 70s, SOM designed the master plan and many of the buildings for the University of Illinois campus on Chicago’s Near West Side. Architect Walter Netsch led the effort, which focused on shaping an urban campus that would benefit from direct connections to transit and surrounding neighborhoods. Netsch’s Behavioral Sciences Building, created … Continued