On November 20th, 2019, Associate Brian DeYoung will lead a class at the Autodesk University conference in Las Vegas. DeYoung, a digital design specialist in our Chicago office, will demonstrate a variety of procedures and workflows utilized at SOM.
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Forbes reports on the Shanghai JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, located in the Pudong district’s Lujiazui area. Designed by SOM, the new five-star, 39-story hotel features a pleated glass facade, a dramatic, multi-story triangular atrium, and views of the neighboring Huangpu river.
On November 21st, 2019, Associate Director Francesca R. Oliveira will participate in the "Let's Talk Architecture" panel, sponsored by AIA San Francisco's Latinos in Architecture committee.
Crain's New York covers 4 Hudson Square, the new SOM-designed headquarters for The Walt Disney Company's New York operations. The 19-story, as-of-right building will rise in a series of graceful setbacks, which culminate in two, 320-foot towers and several terraces matching the scale of Hudson Square.
6sqft reports on 4 Hudson Square, the new headquarters for The Walt Disney Company's New York Operations. With a soft and sinuous profile, rich texture and materiality, and deep-set picture windows, the SOM-designed building will harmonize with its surroundings while expressing a contemporary aesthetic.
The International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures has honored consulting partner William Baker as a joint recipient of the 2019 Torroja Medal. The medal is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions made by architects and engineers to the design field made.
On December 2nd, 2019, SOM will host a panel discussion in New York City to mark the release of the third volume in the SOM Thinkers series. With Henry Grabar as moderator, panelists Emma Fitzsimmons, Olin McKenzie, and Amy Plitt will discuss the transportation interventions that are shaping new ways of living and moving.
Commercial Observer reports on 4 Hudson Square, the new SOM-designed headquarters for The Walt Disney Company's New York operations. The building will fit seamlessly into Hudson Square, a district that is rapidly transforming into a major center for startups, media, and technology.
amNewYork provides an inside look at 4 Hudson Square, The Walt Disney Company's new Manhattan headquarters. Designed by SOM, the bronze and terracotta building will fit seamlessly into its neighborhood of Hudson Square.
Dezeen features the design for 4 Hudson Square, The Walt Disney Company’s new headquarters for its New York operations. The building's double- and triple-columned green terracotta panels will create a distinct, rhythmic texture that echoes the undulating facades of the neighborhood.
Curbed New York provides a first look at 4 Hudson Square. Designed by SOM, the building will serve as the new headquarters for The Walt Disney Company's New York operations.
On Tuesday, November 12th, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University's new Winship at Midtown facility for cancer care—located on the Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM) campus in Atlanta, Georgia—broke ground. SOM is providing architectural and structural engineering services for the new facility, which will comprise more than 450,000 square feet of inpatient, outpatient, and research facilities.
The Pavilion at Little Lake at the University of California, Merced; Shanghai Old Town Master Plan; and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport City have each been honored with 2019 AIA California Council Design Awards. The esteemed program recognizes excellence across architecture and urban design.
The National Museum of the United States Army has been awarded LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Scheduled to open on June 4th, 2020, the museum will become a center for education and inspiration, and a cultural institution of national significance.
The San Francisco Business Times reports on One Steuart Lane, a new residential tower planned for San Francisco’s Embarcadero neighborhood. The 20-story tower—the only waterfront condos under construction in the city—will provide 120 units and a variety of luxury amenities.