Where urbanism and nature connect SOM has envisioned an environmentally conscious, 21st-century urban future for a 200-hectare site within an industrial corridor north of Hangzhou. Located near the Banshan Mountains in Hangzhou’s Old Town District, the Hanggang Station, which connects transit users via two converging lines, will anchor the restoration of the site’s connection to … Continued
Planning a walkable community The Point will create an innovation community that is grounded in the specific character of the Wasatch Front, Utah’s most important urban region. Planned on a 600-acre site nestled between Utah’s two most populous counties and largest labor sheds, The Point is the future home for approximately 15,000 residents. A robust … Continued
Demonstrating civic leadership through design When San Mateo County leaders approached SOM to design a new county headquarters, they had ambitious sustainability goals. Climate leadership is needed now more than ever, and this county on the San Francisco Peninsula is particularly vulnerable to the perils of climate change, including wildfire, drought, and sea-level rise. County … Continued
A compact, connected, and climate-responsive district Located within Manila’s central ring of business districts, the Bonifacio East master plan envisions a next-generation mixed-use community. Informed by a careful study of the local urban and natural context, the master plan connects with surrounding open spaces and optimizes development to create an inclusive, walkable, and green streetscape, … Continued
Using a palette of high-quality and modern materials, SOM transforms the public space at One Market Plaza into a bright, active, and inviting environment. The renovations and additions are designed to dramatically reposition the property in the downtown San Francisco market. The existing concourse and atrium are converted into new and upgraded areas for commercial … Continued
The Miami University Art Museum, completed in 1979, rises from the crest of its five-acre site like a sculpturesque sequence of changing architectural forms. The proportion and scale of the building elements are geometrically organized both horizontally and vertically and are highlighted by constantly changing light and shadow throughout the day. The 24,000-square-foot museum was … Continued
Design for diplomacy For more than half a century, the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan has been a center of international diplomacy. The neighborhood’s transformation began with the completion of the United Nations headquarters in 1950, and continued with permanent missions to the UN from countries around the world. Located along Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, the … Continued
Situated on 19 acres fronting Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, the 305 South Congress development will introduce new mixed-use amenities including space for office, hotel, retail, entertainment and public uses. The revitalization of this prime lakefront location invites Austin locals and visitors alike to enjoy improved access to the district’s sprawling shoreline. SOM’s master plan envisions … Continued
Bringing Nashville back to the river Across the river from downtown Nashville, the Riverside will bring five million square feet of places to live, work, play, dine, and enjoy the riverfront, woven together by three new public parks spanning more than 25 acres. Guided by an equitable and inclusive process that has engaged groups across … Continued