Built in connection with the economic development of the Neighbor Islands, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is located on the North Kona Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. The hotel is set along the brow of a hill overlooking the beach at the foot of the highest point in the Hawaiian Island — Mauna Kea (the White … Continued
As one of the cities along California’s new High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor, Bakersfield anticipates significant growth. To help the city leverage this opportunity, SOM developed a comprehensive urban design strategy that integrates the HSR station into the existing city fabric, expands connectivity across transportation modes, and supports equitable economic development throughout the region. The plan, … Continued
Designed by Gordon Bunshaft, the Library & Museum of the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in New York houses a spectacular collection of 50,000 records, 60,000 musical scores, and more than 50,000 books on the performing arts. The building contains general reading rooms, exhibition space, radio and television studios, conference and rare book rooms, an … Continued
SOM’s master plan for Jigna Eco-community addresses the challenges presented by rapid urban growth in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Situated on 757 hectares bordering Abuja’s Outer Northern Expressway, a short commute from the city center, Jigna creates a sustainable community that will provide a tranquil urban lifestyle in a visually stunning and ecologically rich location. The … Continued
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is the country’s second-largest bank. With more than a half-million employees and an emerging international presence, ICBC sought to build a new headquarters that would serve as a nexus for its far-flung operations. It also aimed to create a civic presence befitting its location along Beijing’s main … Continued
Bold high-rise design marks a moment in the city’s transformation Rising 154 meters above Barcelona’s waterfront, Hotel Arts is a strikingly modern addition to the city’s skyline. As part of a major development planned for the 1992 Summer Olympics, the building is more than a hotel—it combines apartments, offices, and retail spaces, and connects to … Continued
Built on former farmland, the primary feature of this building’s 73-acre site is its linearity, which enhances the processional experience upon approach. The building and site organization are conceived as a series of carefully developed, linked objects that refer to the local, rural vernacular in scale and form. The 145,000-square-foot building contains offices, a training … Continued
This urban grocery store is located in City Creek, a sustainably designed, walkable mixed-use community encompassing three blocks in the core of downtown Salt Lake City. The new development provides an additional 800 residential units, 500,000 square feet of retail, and approximately 2.1 million square feet of commercial space. Harmons is a vital part of … Continued
SOM’s master plan for University Island in Guangzhou uses the development patterns of four ancient farm villages to humanize a recent wave of rapid development. Ten disconnected campuses sprung up on the island in just seven years, with the student population swelling to more than 400,000. The island offers few amenities or natural escapes, with … Continued
Situated on 19 acres fronting Austin’s Lady Bird Lake, the 305 South Congress development will introduce new mixed-use amenities including space for office, hotel, retail, entertainment and public uses. The revitalization of this prime lakefront location invites Austin locals and visitors alike to enjoy improved access to the district’s sprawling shoreline. SOM’s master plan envisions … Continued