In a new feature for gb&d magazine, SOM Senior Associate Principal Marzia Sedino—who leads the firm’s Sustainable Engineering Studio (SES) in Chicago—shares how SOM’s in-house team of environmental engineers is advancing low-carbon design from concept through construction. Alongside fellow practice leaders Mina Hasman in London and Shona O’Dea in San Francisco, Sedino helps lead a … Continued
With Preservation Month upon us, we look back at 9 West 57th Street, which defied all conventions of a skyscraper upon its completion in 1974. Some 50 years later, we returned to reintroduce this bold modernist icon as a fresh, contemporary landmark for the 21st-century workplace in a revitalization effort that won an NYCxDESIGN award … Continued
SOM welcomes Matthew Boyd as Chief Information Officer (CIO). A seasoned IT and cybersecurity leader with more than 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, modernizing infrastructure, and enhancing enterprise security for global organizations, Boyd co-leads our Office of Technology, providing executive direction and strategic leadership to enhance the digital operations of the firm. Partnering … Continued
SOM’s concept design for a major league soccer stadium, The Queens Braid, was recently on display for the first time at the 2025 Xiamen International Design and Art Exhibition in China. The design weaves timber beams into a self-supporting structure that is as eye-catching as it is efficient. For the task, SOM delivered a forward-thinking … Continued
Last week, San Mateo County formally celebrated the opening of 500 County Center, the first net-zero civic building constructed with mass timber in the U.S. Attended by more than 700 visitors, the building dedication and unveiling took place in Redwood City, California—part of the “Celebrating Our Story” event hosted by the County and the San … Continued
On May 14, we celebrated the grand opening of the Ningbo Center—now the tallest building in Ningbo and across China’s Zhejiang Province. SOM Managing Partner Xuan Fu and Principal Inho Rhee joined clients, city officials, and representatives from Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) for the ceremony, which included the … Continued
Designed by SOM, a new mixed-use development in Taipei City introduces a new focal point for a burgeoning cultural district. Prominently located next to the Taipei Music Center, the Taiwan Power Nangang Development will integrate lushly planted public spaces, retail, and efficient, open-plan offices with exceptional views. SOM’s design responds to the site and climate, … Continued
Following her relocation from SOM’s New York office to join our growing team in Dubai last year, Principal Emily Mottolese joined the aForm Show Podcast to share insights on SOM’s expanding presence across the Middle East, particularly in Dubai and Riyadh, and to spotlight several exciting new projects in the region. Among these is Atelis … Continued
At SOM, we design more than just buildings. Our recent industrial design project—a retreat for pups—was just shortlisted for the annual UK Barkitecture competition at Goodwoof. Our Hover design caters to the various ways dogs sit, sleep, and lounge, inspired by the principles of weightlessness, flexibility, and comfort. Crafted from sustainable and recycled materials, the … Continued
The new hub for media and performance will bring together two schools in a single, state-of-the-art facility that creates an engaging gateway to campus Temple University and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) are celebrating the groundbreaking of the Caroline Kimmel Pavilion for Arts and Communication, a state-of-the-art media hub and performance venue designed for learning, … Continued