Under Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s INVEST South/West initiative, Englewood Connect will expand upon recent neighborhood investments to create a local commerce and culinary ecosystem, greater connectivity and pedestrian access, and flexible public spaces. The project is designed to improve the quality of life for Englewood residents through a mixed-use, phased development strategy focused around a flexible … Continued
Design inspired by regional landscapes Jinan, the capital city of Shandong Province on China’s eastern coast, is known for its rich variety of natural landscapes — its springs, Daming Lake, and the nearby Mount Tai and Yellow River. As the master planner, architect, and landscape designer for Jinan’s new central business district, SOM took inspiration … Continued
The Zhengzhou Public Realm Improvement Plan establishes a series of upgrades for the Dragon Lake New District in Zhengzhou, China. It includes safer main crossing streets in busy residential neighborhoods, public realm improvements for the Ruyi Canal South area, and design guidelines for the public realm along Ruyi Canal North corridor. The Dragon Lake area … Continued
Located in the new Lusail Marina development north of Doha, this 25-story tower sits adjacent to the Arabian Gulf and includes both hotel and office components. The tower’s striking form was largely driven by sustainability concerns. By eroding the building mass, SOM created deeply shaded areas and terraces that offer sweeping views of the Gulf. … Continued
Situated on a prominent waterfront site, the Busan Lotte Town Tower is poised to become the new gateway to East Asia. Standing at more than 510 meters, the supertall skyscraper holds a vast, 362,000-square-meter program consisting of offices, condos, a hotel, retail and entertainment space, and underground parking. The streetscape is enlivened by a vibrant … Continued
San Francisco’s Transit Center District is one of the most important development opportunities in the city’s history, and its transformation presents a bold vision for the South of Market Street neighborhood. Once isolated by residual 20th-century freeway infrastructure, the redesigned district—now a vibrant, fully integrated, mixed-use neighborhood—is a model for high density redevelopment. The centerpiece … Continued
Istanbul Tower, located on Buyukdere Avenue in the new central business district of Istanbul, is poised to become a new city landmark. The 52-story tower creates an impressive urban gateway inspired by the geometric intricacies characteristic of Turkish art and architecture. The building’s perimeter structure provides open-plan, column-free office space that allows for multi-tenant configurations … Continued
Located on the west side of London’s City Road Basin, this mixed-use project features three buildings, including a striking 36-story tower that is the area’s tallest structure. The buildings are designed to have individual identities linked by a shared palette of materials and detailing. The development contains more than 300 residences (200 private and 107 … Continued
Designed to be the tallest building in Asia, Lotte Super Tower’s core-and-shell structural system was engineered to achieve a superlative height. A cast-in-place concrete core works with a steel diagrid shell that is expressed in a unitized curtain wall. An enclosure system was designed to integrate the complex diagrid geometry with a relatively conventional curtain … Continued
The graduate housing complex at the University of California’s new Mission Bay campus provides students with an affordable yet comfortable option in the nation’s most expensive rental market. Indoor/outdoor courtyards, retail amenities, and a variety of well-appointed units enhance the inhabitants’ quality of life. The project is composed of 431 units in four buildings — … Continued