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Join SOM at the A’23 Conference on Architecture

The AIA Conference on Architecture is coming to San Francisco! This annual gathering brings together designers from around the world to address the critical challenges facing communities and cities. From June 7-10, the AIA has a packed schedule of networking events, educational seminars, building tours, and an architecture expo. 

Follow SOM throughout the conference for a peek into the subjects that are inspiring our work today, and tour some of our work in San Francisco Bay Area. 

Moscone Center Expansion @ Tim Griffith
San Mateo County Office Building 3

Wednesday, June 7th  

Moscone Center: Nation’s First LEED Platinum Convention Center
Tour |  9 am – 10:30 am
Leaders: Mark Schwettmann

Transbay Area & Salesforce Park: San Francisco’s Skyline Redefined
Tour | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Leader: Ellen Lou

Sustainability & Urbanism: San Mateo County Office Building 3
Tour |  2 pm – 5 pm
Leaders: Javier Arizmendi, Francesca Oliveira

Adapting Residential Architecture for the Hybrid Work Paradigm
Session | 4 pm – 5 pm
Leaders: Mark Schwettmann, John Cetra (CetraRuddy Architecture), Rosie Tilley (Google Development Ventures at Lend Lease), Nancy Ruddy (CetraRuddy Architecture)

1550 Mission © Mark Schwettmann
49 South Van Ness © Jason O'Rear

Thursday, June 8th

Focal Point: 49 South Van Ness & 1550 Mission
Tour |  11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Leaders: Mark Schwettmann

San Francisco’s Most Cinematic Neighborhood: Russian Hill Walking Tour
Tour | 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Leaders: Peter J. Kindel, Emily Lawson

Transbay Area & Salesforce Park: San Francisco’s Skyline Redefined
Tour | 12:30 am – 2:15 pm
Leader: Ellen Lou

Saving the World, One Specification Section at a Time.
Session |  2 pm – 3.30 pm
Leaders: Francesca Oliveira, Ben Caldwell, Rowan Georges, Drew Clausen (Owens Corning), Marion Portenseigne (St. Gobain)

San Francisco’s Mid-Century Icons: Downtown Walking Tour
Tour |  2 pm – 5 pm
Leaders: Michael Duncan

Repairing Historic Structures & Upgrading to Modern Codes
Session |  4 pm – 5 pm
Leaders: Corey McCormack, Victoria Ponce de Leon (Silman)

One Maritime Plaza © Dave Burk
The Strand Theater by © Bruce Damonte

Friday, June 9th

Dramatic Transformation: The Strand Theater
Tour |  11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Leaders: Michael Duncan

Pier-to-Pier: Studio Night – One Maritime Plaza
Studio Tour |  6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Studios: Skidmore Owings & Merrill, Autodesk Technology Center, EHDD Architecture, Foster + Partners

Saturday, June 10th

Mini MBA: Mastering the Business of Architecture
Session | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Leaders: Kenneth Lewis, Tricia Esser (KTGY), Brian Staton (HMC), Stephen Held (LEO A DALY),