This new mixed-use complex in Shenzhen’s Longgang District is designed to be a vibrant hub for business and entertainment. SOM’s master plan is based on the concept of a 21st-century village — where narrow streets define a human-scaled pedestrian environment, and where offices, shops, cinemas, restaurants, and a luxury hotel are all linked to a … Continued
This plan for an emerging Malaysian city establishes a visionary framework for a new mixed-use development encompassing roughly 2,020 hectares. Densely programmed to foster urban vitality yet mindful of preserving open space, SOM’s comprehensive scheme includes residences, retail, offices, light industrial areas, and outdoor amenities. The project demonstrates a sincere commitment to sustainability. The design … Continued
Creating an icon of modernism Commercial office design was forever changed with Lever House’s completion in 1952. The building’s influence would be felt throughout New York and virtually every major American city. Few had seen anything like it: in a city characterized by masonry and brick, the blue-green glass and stainless steel facade completely reimagined … Continued
SOM’s master plan for KL Metropolis is both visionary and viable, outlining design principles in support of an ambitious effort to create one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic developments. Currently an undeveloped green field located seven kilometers west of Kuala Lumpur’s central business district, the development will seamlessly integrate a vibrant mix of uses. The … Continued
In 1985, SOM began work on a master plan for London’s Canary Wharf, which called for transforming a derelict industrial area into a thriving financial district. In addition to the master plan, SOM designed a number of buildings for the area, and created new public spaces. The master plan established a clear urban framework of … Continued
SOM led a multidisciplinary team for the design of Godrej Garden City, a massive mixed-use development. Situated on 105 hectares of land about three kilometers outside of the historic center of Ahmedabad, the plan called for residential, commercial, retail, and institutional space totaling 2.4 million square meters. The project was particularly designed to engage India’s … Continued
Seoul Light Digital Media City Tower in Seoul, Korea, combines technology and sustainability strategies to create a new model of supertall building design. A large, central atrium spans vertically through the hotel, residential, and observation deck areas to allow for penetration of natural light and air throughout the building. Air rises through the atrium in … Continued
Picasso’s first monumental sculpture in America — known simply as the Chicago Picasso — designates the plaza in front of the Chicago Civic Center as a public gathering space. The sculpture stands 50 feet tall on a base of granite, and is constructed of the same Cor-Ten steel as the building behind it. In the … Continued
The completion of this multi-sport stadium complex marks a significant advancement for athletics at Marist College. The facility includes an artificial turf field and a stone-faced, precast-concrete grandstand that seats 2,000 spectators. The ground level field house contains two large, day-lit varsity locker rooms with showers, a medical training room, an equipment room, and support … Continued
A key project in the commercial expansion of the township, the Hill County SEZ Complex provides commercial office space and other shared amenities, such as cafeterias, fitness centers, and day care centers. The design is informed by the local climate and vernacular architectural traditions, resulting in a seamless integration of architecture, landscape, and culture.