Since joining SOM in 2000, Larry Chien has brought his broad and creative perspective to the development of high-profile HQ buildings and civic landmarks in more than two dozen cities in Asia. With a background in real estate and urban development, Larry approaches project management with a philosophy closely aligned with SOM’s core values: bringing … Continued
Carrie leverages her expertise in design, management and technology to deliver sustainable and impactful architecture. With more than three decades of experience, Carrie applies SOM’s interdisciplinary and research-based approach to bring groundbreaking designs to life through a variety of delivery methods and across typologies. Her impact can be felt across several markets, with a particular … Continued
An expert in technical design, Keith orchestrates and oversees detailed design and construction documentation for West Coast projects. Since joining SOM in 1981, he has worked on high-rise office buildings, government facilities, amusement parks, residential and mixed-use complexes, and international and domestic airport passenger terminals. Keith specializes in designing and executing technically complex building systems, … Continued
Bill Baker is one of the world’s leading structural engineers. He has designed innovative structures that range in scale from single-family homes and small pedestrian bridges to the world’s tallest manmade structure, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. His cutting-edge designs include the unique Broadgate Exchange House in London—which is both a building and a bridge … Continued
Javier arrived at SOM in 1994 with degrees in engineering, art history, and architecture. He has since worked all over the globe, taking each project as an opportunity to delve into the client’s needs, and to provide a holistically informed and contextually appropriate building or master plan. Javier’s approach to design is deeply analytical, grounded … Continued
Michael Duncan has wide experience planning and designing civic, academic, residential, commercial, and transportation projects. His architecture is characterized by clear geometries, carefully proportioned volumes, expressive structures, and the powerful use of light. With each project, Michael seeks to respond to the environment; his refined, cutting-edge sustainability solutions exemplify high-performance design. With a skillful focus … Continued
Thomas Behr promotes SOM’s longstanding tradition of sustainable design in architecture and planning. He believes that architects have a social, environmental, and economic responsibility. Understanding these responsibilities allows him to unlock the design opportunities available to the designer, developer, and client to increase the true value of a project. Thomas is a Managing Partner in … Continued
From his home city, Chicago, Doug leads urban design of the world’s great places, both old and new. As the leader of SOM’s global urban design and planning studio, Doug balances conceptual thinking with a realistic, hands-on approach to creating spaces and cities. Since joining SOM in 1995, Doug has focused on complex urban plans … Continued