SOM was selected by Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban developer, to create a master plan for the Central Business District of Tatu City, a new mixed-use community in Kenya. Located 16 kilometers northeast of Nairobi, the 160-hectare CBD forms the heart of the new development. With a complementary mix of urban living, work, and leisure opportunities, … Continued
Leveraging public investment The Jakarta Transit-Oriented Development Master Plan establishes the vision, principles, and framework to implement new infrastructure, public realm improvements, and mixed-use development. MRT Jakarta will be the first mass rapid transit rail system in the capital, and SOM’s master plan leverages the city’s investment to guide future urban growth and connectivity. In … Continued
100 Leadenhall Street is a new tower proposed for the Eastern Cluster, a high-rise district in the City of London. SOM designed the project to anticipate Leadenhall Street’s growing importance. The introduction of Crossrail, Europe’s largest infrastructure project, into nearby Liverpool Street Station reinforces the role of Leadenhall Street as an essential artery into the … Continued
Planning the skyscraper hotel’s next century The standards for American hospitality forever changed when the Waldorf Astoria opened its doors in 1931. Setting a record as the largest hotel in the world, the city’s new “unofficial palace” became an instant centerpiece of New York culture—welcoming celebrities, politicians, royalty, everyday tourists, and New Yorkers alike throughout … Continued
A new kind of biotech campus Genesis Marina sits between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, a region that is home to the world’s largest cluster of biotech companies. Created to meet growing demand in this sector and to connect the Bay Area’s scientific community, it is innovative in its approach as a multi-tenant campus. Purpose-built … Continued
A unifying headquarters The Airport Police Facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) creates a new headquarters for the world’s largest police agency dedicated to airport safety and security. Previously dispersed across nine buildings, the nearly 1,100-person force finally comes together in its first purpose-built facility. The design of the headquarters takes advantage of the … 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
History meets high-performance At 250,000 square feet, the new Ralph S. O’Connor Building for Engineering and Science is the largest research facility in Rice University’s historic core campus. Located on the site of the former Abercrombie Engineering Lab, the O’Connor Building provides users with technology-rich facilities that embody the University’s goal to stay at the … Continued
Two schools under one roof At Temple University, long-established programs in media, communications, film, and the performing arts have continued to see increasing student interest. To meet this growth and support a new generation of emerging industry leaders, the Klein College of Media and Communications and the Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts (CPCA) needed … Continued
Innovative development at the scale of a district Situated between the Chuanyang River and the Chengshan Road metro station, Xinlian Tech Office Park introduces a modern and dynamic workplace within a largely residential district of Shanghai. The project diverges from the typical approach to commercial development in China: rather than a monolithic tower, Xinlian Tech … Continued