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Peter Kindel Speaks at CityAge: Build the Future Conference in Los Angeles

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Director Peter Kindel, who leads the firm’s California-based City Design Practice for western North America, will speak at the CityAge: Build the Future conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 16th. During a session titled “Now and Next: Sustainable Urbanism that Blends Infrastructure, Natural Systems, and Architectural Design,” Kindel will present SOM’s recent collaboration with National Geographic magazine on … Continued

Preetam Biswas Leads Discussion at 2019 ASCE – SEI Structures Congress

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On Thursday, April 25th, Associate Director Preetam Biswas will lead a discussion at Structures Congress 2019 in Orlando, Florida. The four-day event is hosted by the Structural Engineering Institute and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE-SEI). The discussion will focus on “Design and Performance of Tall Building Structures for Wind Effects,” an upcoming manual … Continued

Sustainability Expert Mina Hasman Speaks at Association of Architectural Educators Conference

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On Friday, April 26th, Mina Hasman will speak on a panel at the annual conference of the Association of Architectural Educators. The conference, which is currently in its fifth year, focuses on the theme of “Learning Through Practice.”  The conference brings educators, researchers, and architectural practitioners together to discuss issues in architectural education, including historical … Continued

Stephen Ray Speaks at ASHRAE Houston Chapter

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On Wednesday, April 17th, mechanical engineer Stephen Ray spoke at the Houston chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). In a presentation titled “21st-Century Tall Building Design,” Ray focused on the impact climate and changing air contaminants have on tall buildings.  Based in SOM’s Chicago office, Ray is an expert … Continued

Power Designers: The Most Powerful Eyes in the Business

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. . . Since its founding 83 years ago, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has been known for planning and designing some of New York City’s largest projects. It seems natural, then, that SOM would be involved in three iconic developments on the Far West Side. First is Hudson Yards, the megaproject that has consumed the … Continued

Introducing SOM Year One, a Career Accelerator Program for New Graduates

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SOM is pleased to introduce a program for graduates seeking to jumpstart their careers in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or interior design. We call it Year One. Open to students completing a degree in 2018, Year One combines an entry-level opportunity with an accelerated program for professional development. Our first “incoming class” will supplement their project-based work … Continued

Tanjong Pagar Centre Wins Land Transport Excellence Award

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The Land Transport Authority (LTA), a division of Singapore’s Ministry of Transport, honored Tanjong Pagar Centre in the 2019 Land Transport Excellence Awards. On Friday, March 29th, the project won the Best Design Land Transport Integration award at LTA’s award ceremony held at the Singapore Expo Max Atria. The award program recognizes projects designed for … Continued

Philip Enquist to Lead Earth Day Video Walk at Apple in Chicago

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On Monday, April 22nd, Consulting Partner Philip Enquist will host a Video Walk focused on the Great Lakes with Rick Valicenti, founder of Chicago-based communication design practice Thirst. The event is part of Earth Day programming for “Today at Apple,” a series of hands-on creative events hosted at Apple flagship stores around the world. In … Continued

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport City Wins Green Good Award

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The Chengdu Tianfu International Airport City Master Plan has received a 2019 Green Good Design Award for Urban Planning/Landscape Architecture from The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, and The Chicago Athenaeum. The international competition honors projects that have made significant contributions through their approach to healthy and sustainable design. Completed in … Continued

SOM Co-hosts Wild Mile Week in Celebration of Earth Day

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From April 22nd through April 27th, SOM, together with the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Urban Rivers, OH Community Partners, Omni Ecosystems, Tetra Tech, and d’Escoto, are hosting “Wild Mile Week” in celebration of Earth Day. Through a series of workshops, hands-on activities, and other events, Chicagoans and visitors will have the opportunity … Continued