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2018 Summer Internship Program Application Period Closes

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The application period for SOM’s 2018 Summer Internship Program is no longer open.  In 2017, summer interns had the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational and recreational activities. Interns based in our U.S. and London offices attended presentations by SOM’s architects, engineers, and designers, joined project teams on site visits, ?toured local landmarks, and received constructive portfolio feedback from SOM employees. Applications for the … Continued

SOM Women’s Initiative Accepting Applications for Winter Shadowing Opportunity

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The SOM Women’s Initiative (SOMWI) invites undergraduate and graduate students to apply for its annual Shadowing Opportunity. The four-day winter program, now in its ninth year, provides experience, mentorship, and guidance to students planning to pursue careers in architecture, engineering, or related fields. From January 7th to 10th, 2020, selected students will rotate through different departments … Continued

William F. Baker Receives IASS Torroja Medal

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Consulting partner William F. Baker has been honored as one of two recipients of the 2019 IASS Torroja Medal. Presented by the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) since 1974, the award recognizes engineers and architects for outstanding and distinguished contributions to the design, construction, or research of shell and/or spatial structures. Baker and … Continued

Phil Obayda Speaks at Tall Buildings Conference

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On November 14th, 2019, Associate Director Phil Obayda will present “High-Rise Residential and the Typology’s Ten Year Challenge” at the Tall Buildings Conference. The event, organized by Architecture Today magazine, will take place at The Building Centre. Speakers will explore how tall buildings present particular challenges to architects, planners, and developers. Additionally, they will discuss strategies for constructing … Continued

Georgi Petrov Speaks at 2019 ETEM Facade Conference in Sofia

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On Saturday, November 16th, Associate Director of Structural Engineering Georgi Pertov will give a keynote presentation at the 2019 ETEM Facade Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria. The talk will center on SOM’s innovative enclosure projects that were realized through close collaboration between architecture, structural engineering, and fabrication.  The ETEM Facade conference is a global forum, co-organized … Continued

Rupa Gurai Presents at IAStructE in New Delhi

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On November 8th and 9th, Associate Director Rupa Garai presented at the Indian Association of Structural Engineering’s (IAStructE) International Seminar in New Delhi. The conference, titled “Performance Based Design of Buildings & Bridges for Enhanced Seismic Resilience,” addressed how the utilization of performance based design (PBD) can create more resilient structures. In addition to serving … Continued

A Sneak Peek Into One Steuart Lane, Downtown San Francisco’s Only Waterfront Condos Under Construction

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The developers of One Steuart Lane plan to open a sales center early next year for the 120 units in the only waterfront condo building under construction in San Francisco. . . .  The building, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, aims to meld the outdoor views and proximity to water with living spaces that … Continued

Three SOM Projects Honored with AIA California Council Design Awards

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The Pavilion at Little Lake at the University of California, Merced; Shanghai Old Town Master Plan; and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport City were each honored in the 2019 AIA California Council Design Awards. The esteemed program recognizes excellence across architecture and urban design. The Pavilion at Little Lake is the centerpiece of the UC Merced – 2020 Campus Development Plan. … Continued

National Museum of the United States Army Receives LEED Silver Certification

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The National Museum of the United States Army, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), has been awarded LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED®, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world, and is a globally recognized symbol … Continued

First Look At One Steuart Lane: San Francisco’s Newest Luxury Waterfront Community

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Paramount Group, Inc. and SRE Group Ltd., today unveiled a first look at final renderings of the highly anticipated new luxury waterfront community, One Steuart Lane, located in San Francisco’s Embarcadero. Renderings include photorealistic views of residences and private outdoor living spaces, which boast breathtaking views from 20 stories above the San Francisco Bay. . … Continued