The Burj Khalifa. Photo © Nick Merrick | Hedrich Blessing
From the John Hancock Center in Chicago in 1969 to the mammoth Burj Khalifa in Dubai, SOM’s legacy has not only been about designing iconic buildings but also about ensuring that each structure is sustainable. Middle East Consultant took a walk down memory lane with George Efstathiou, consulting partner, and Uwe Nienstedt, senior regional manager – MENA of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, to find out how their design philosophy has evolved over the years and what their plans are for the Middle East.