. . . More than 100 local partners are supporting the CAB. These include the architecture studio Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), who have created Stereoform Slab. This concrete pavilion in Chicago’s West Loop is the prototype of a structure constructed by robots; it also promotes the reduction of CO2 consumption in concrete constructions.
91 Leonard Street, a sleek, charcoal-colored terracotta condominium with exterior and lobby designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), brings a modern twist to a mostly 19th-century block in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood. The project has now reached completion and residents have begun to move in. With 111 luxury condominiums plus amenity spaces, … Continued
Urban designer Tiara Hughes has been appointed to the Commission on Chicago Landmarks by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Members are appointed by the mayor and approved by the City Council. Hughes is joined by Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center, and Paola Aguirre Serrano, Founder and Urban Designer of Borderless Studio. … Continued
On Monday, October 21st, Director of Urban Design and Planning Daniel Ringelstein will join a panel discussion at the Prodexpo-Real Estate Conference in Athens. Titled “Managing Change in the Athenian Waterfront,” the panel focuses on current development in an expanding area of the city of Athens. Ringelstein will share insight on the power of design … Continued
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has appointed Associate Mina Hasman to its board of trustees. Hasman’s appointment, by the current board of the UKGBC, reflects the organization’s efforts to include the industry leaders of the future in the highest level of its governance; each year, one alumnus of the UKGBC’s Future Leaders program is … Continued
skidmore, owings & merrill (SOM) has revealed a first look at catalinas rio,’ a waterfront office building planned for buenos aires’ expanding business district. the project makes up a significant portion of the city’s new catalinas norte II’ masterplan, a major undertaking to transform a series of disused rail yards which occupy the rio de la … Continued
On Monday, October 28th, SOM architects will lead a tour of The Cheryl and Philip Milstein Teaching and Learning Center at Barnard College as part of Archtober’s “Building of the Day” program. Archtober is an annual month-long celebration of architecture and design in New York City organized by the Center for Architecture. The Archtober “Building … Continued
On Tuesday, October 22nd, Urban Design and Planning Director Peter Kindel will speak at the 2019 FuturePlace conference. Event attendees will hear from industry leaders and explore topics that range from strategic planning and innovative research practices to takeaways from top developers, builders, and investors. During the presentation, titled “Cities of the Future – The Promise and … Continued
Ground has been broken on the new Airport Police Facility (APF) at the Los Angeles International Airport. Scheduled for completion in 2021, the 160,000-square-foot building will improve the coordination of resources for essential public safety services by consolidating eight separate operational units under one roof. The APF will be one of the largest police facilities … Continued
On Friday, October 11th, senior architectural designer Daniel Inocente will speak at New Scientist Live 2019, an award-winning festival in London featuring talks, activities, and experiences for science professionals as well as the general public. In a presentation titled “Welcome to Lunarville,” Inocente will discuss Moon Village, SOM’s concept for the first permanent human settlement on … Continued