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
Soaring above Belgrade, near the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, the 42-story Kula Belgrade will catalyze the regeneration of the city’s waterfront and add an iconic landmark to the skyline. The tower will house a luxury St. Regis Hotel and approximately 220 branded apartments. The airy lobby treats residents and visitors with a … Continued
Establishing a waterfront gateway The Greater Bay Area—a collection of nine coastal cities in China and the administrative regions of Macau and Hong Kong—is one of the world’s leading hubs for technological innovation and industry. That economic growth is spurring large-scale development, and Jiuzhou Bay brings a new community to the waterfront in Zhuhai, China. … Continued
A forward-looking workplace The 1-million-square-foot headquarters of Baxter Travenol (now Baxter International) was designed to provide a flexible framework in which a pharmaceutical industry leader could continue to innovate and expand. SOM’s master plan for the 179-acre site called for a cluster of highly flexible, two- and three-story modular office pavilions that could expand outward … Continued
Designed to accommodate the city’s expanding financial activities, the Canary Wharf development represents one of largest urban revitalization projects in the modern era. SOM developed a comprehensive master plan for the waterfront site and designed several key buildings, including 5 Canada Square. The striking, 15-story building is located on the north side of Canada Square, … Continued
A newsroom for a new era of journalism With its downtown lease expiring, The Baltimore Sun decided to consolidate operations into its printing facility in Port Covington, a former industrial area along the waterfront that is now transforming into a modern, mixed-use district. Built in 1998 with the intent to eventually serve as a corporate … Continued
Evoking the magnificent sailing ships of Portugal’s Golden Age of Discovery, SOM’s competition-winning Atlantico Pavilion (now called MEO Arena) features an asymmetrical, oxidized zinc roof that appears to float above a glass-walled vestibule. The ovoidal building’s interior is a cathedral-like space, with dramatic laminated-wood trusses that span up to 115 meters. A curtain wall allows … Continued
The Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, expands the footprint of the Veterans Affairs Medical System in the state, enabling the federal agency to provide excellent healthcare to the region’s growing population of veterans. The 1.2-million-square-foot hospital consists of eight buildings and three parking structures, connected by a curved central concourse, running the … Continued
SOM was selected by the New York World’s Fair Commission to provide master planning and design coordination, as well as exhibit design, for the 1939 World’s Fair in New York City. The theme of the landmark event was “World of Tomorrow.” The fair presented perceived images of the future to approximately 60 million visitors. The … Continued
Completed in 1986, this significant expansion made McCormick Place the largest convention center in the United States, a record it still holds. The project combined advanced engineering and the utilization of air rights to enable development on land once thought unbuildable. It also served as a successful model for subsequent expansions, as well as other … Continued