Sustainability Lead Herman Calleja has been selected as a lead author for the upcoming Seventh Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), one of the world’s most authoritative scientific resources on climate change. IPCC reports are global efforts, bringing together thousands of scientists, experts, and governments to inform climate action and policy … Continued
CHICAGO — Aug. 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. CT – The City of Chicago and Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) broke ground on Concourse D at O’Hare International Airport. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in collaboration with Ross Barney Architects, Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects (JGMA), and Arup, the first new building in O’Hare’s … Continued
New milestone in the development of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has selected the architectural team that will lead the design of its new Arrivals and Departures Hall, a centerpiece of the airport’s multi-billion dollar Journey With AUS expansion, development, and improvement program. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) will serve as lead architect, partnering … Continued
We recently returned to LG Corporation’s Seoul Headquarters to reimagine this iconic postmodern building for the 21st-century workplace. For the latest issue of Korea’s SPACE magazine, author Jung Yoonchun caught up with SOM Project Manager Dal-Ho Lee and Jeong Woongab of Junglim Architecture for a conversation on how the renovation honors the 1986 design while … Continued
Architectural Record has featured 500 County Center, San Mateo County’s new headquarters, as a model for sustainable civic design. Designed by SOM, 500 County Center is the first civic building in the U.S. to combine mass timber construction with a net-zero-energy design. The five-story structure brings multiple county departments under one roof, setting a new … Continued
Interior Design Magazine spotlights SOM’s work on the Los Angeles Bus Shelter Program, an ambitious civic project reimagining everyday infrastructure as a tool for equity, resilience, and design excellence. The feature highlights the shelters’ modular design, climate-responsive features, and minimalist form inspired by California Modernism. Led by SOM, the multidisciplinary team has completed the first … Continued
First 150 of 3,000 new modular bus shelters recognized for bringing much-needed shade and shelter to the City of Los Angeles In just one year, 150 newly designed bus shelters have been installed across Los Angeles—delivering thousands of square feet of essential shade, safer and more dignified waiting areas, and smart infrastructure to some of … Continued
Physicist and mathematician James Clerk Maxwell (1831–1879) is regarded as one of giants of scientific thought. While his groundbreaking contributions to electromagnetism and statistical physics are well known, his significant insights into the theory of structures are appreciated less widely. A new publication edited by SOM Consulting Partner Bill Baker, together with Allan McRobie, Professor … Continued
In Guangzhou’s Pazhou district, two construction sites reveal how new developments are shaping not only the skyline, but also the ground level—demonstrating how tall buildings can better engage the public realm. At the new Sany IROOTECH Headquarters, an elevated podium bridges a pair of towers to create a large public plaza. The space is surrounded … Continued
Writing for DomusAir’s 14th issue, Associate Principal Jordan Pierce tells the story behind SOM’s design for Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal. The largest single infrastructure project in the city’s history, the 1.1-million-square-foot building significantly increases passenger capacity and reimagines the travel experience. “SOM’s team of architects, planners, and structural engineers fanned out across six … Continued