Kunming, the capital of the Chinese province of Yunnan, is an important bridge between China and the countries of Southeast Asia. Already one of China’s most livable cities, the Kunming Wujiaba New City Center will bring many additional benefits to the city, its people and a growing international community. SOM’s master plan for the expansive … Continued
Wallenberg Hall exemplifies a true marriage of new and old. The sandstone building was constructed in 1900 and is recognized by the National Historic Register of Places. The interior spaces had been gutted in the 1940s, and by the ‘90s the building had fallen into disrepair. In addition to seismically retrofitting and refurbishing the building … Continued
Anchoring Beijing’s burgeoning new Dawangjing business district, the recently completed Beijing Greenland Center is situated on the city’s northeast side, equidistant from Beijing’s bustling core and the Beijing Capital International Airport. Sustainable, elegant, and efficient, the project includes 173,000 square meters of workspace and retail. The 260-meter-tall, 55-story tower is clad in an intricate, trapezoidal … Continued
The State/Lake Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) station is located at an important junction within the Chicago Loop and has historically provided convenient access to downtown shopping, theater, and business. The importance of this station has only grown over time, and to support increased ridership and improve access for present and future needs, the Chicago Department … Continued
Centerpiece for a new city district At the edge of downtown Atlanta, a dramatic urban transformation is taking shape: A long-underused railway corridor, a zone spanning 50 acres, is the site for the Centennial Yards development. This new mixed-use district will reconnect surrounding communities and create several new city blocks. Close to the energy of … Continued
Connecting Midtown West The High Line – Moynihan Connector—led by Empire State Development, Brookfield Properties, and Friends of the High Line—is part of a long-standing vision to create safer, more enjoyable pedestrian access, connect people to transit, and seamlessly link public open spaces and other community assets in the neighborhood. As the latest chapter in … Continued
Tianjin Kerry Center is envisioned as an urbane civic place that reinforces the existing texture of the city. Inspired by Tianjin’s history as a city of districts, the project—which consists of three residential towers, a retail neighborhood, office tower, and hotel tower—promotes connectivity through its massing and orientation. View corridors to the HaiheRiver, the historic … Continued
Pudong Financial Plaza (PFP) is a mixed-use development that creates a civic and social nexus, retail center, and tourist destination in Shanghai’s burgeoning Pudong district. Located in the center of Lujiazui—one of the fastest growing financial districts in China—the pedestrian-focused, transit-centered development establishes an essential link between the region’s many tourist destinations, residential buildings, and … 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