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SOM Presents at University of Tennessee Research Symposium

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On Monday, October 1st, SOM Consulting Partner Philip Enquist, Associate Director Andrew Obendorf, and senior structural engineer Benton Johnson participated in the research symposium, “Governor’s Chair Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing in Design.” The symposium centered on a discussion of research and innovations within large-scale 3D-printing and additive manufacturing.  Enquist, Obendorf, and Johnson were joined by speakers from … Continued

Phil Obayda and Martin Liepmann Speak at ZAK World of Facades Conference

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On Tuesday, October 2nd, SOM Associate Directors Phil Obayda and Martin Liepmann spoke at the ZAK World of Facades Conference? in London. Obayda and Liepmann shared insight on facade design and engineering, exploring the innovative solutions that enable high-rise construction. Providing an overview of SOM’s designs for tall buildings around the world, the two discussed a variety of legacy and current projects, including 875 North Michigan Avenue (formerly John … Continued

Daniel Inocente Speaks at Advanced Building Skins Conference

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On Monday, October 1st, SOM’s Daniel Inocente spoke at the 2018 Conference on Advanced Buildings Skins in Bern, Switzerland. He presented on computational approaches to discrete continuities for supertall skyscrapers and shared insight on structural performance, discrete geometry, and double curved panels. The Conference on Advanced Building Skins aims to contribute to a multidisciplinary, integrated planning … Continued

SOM-Designed 100 Leadenhall Street Granted Planning Consent

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100 Leadenhall Street, designed by SOM for the Lai Sun Development Group and its asset manager London & Oriental, had its planning consent ratified by the Greater London Assembly on August 13th, following the awarding of planning consent by committee on July 10th, 2018. SOM was selected to design the tower, due to be the … Continued

Mina Hasman Speaks at Dubai Cityscape Conference

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On October 3rd and 4th, 2018, SOM Associate Mina Hasman will speak at the Dubai Cityscape Conference. Hasman, a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Commission on Ethics and Sustainable Development, will discuss the social value of sustainable design. Alasdair Ben Dixon, a fellow member of the RIBA commission, will speak with … Continued

William Baker and John Zils to Present at 2018 NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit

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On Friday October 26th, SOM Structural Engineering Partner William F. Baker and senior structural consultant John Zils will speak at the 2018 National Council of Structural Engineers Associations’ (NCSEA) Structural Engineering Summit. The event includes presentations by industry professionals, networking opportunities, and the conferring of both the Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards and the NCSEA Special Awards. This year’s summit, a … Continued

Roche Diagnostics Learning and Development Center Wins AIA Indiana Honor Award

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The Indiana chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Indiana) has recognized the Roche Diagnostics Learning and Development Center in the 2018 AIA Indiana Design Awards. In a ceremony held at Columbus City Hall in Columbus, Indiana, the? ??project received the Honor Award for New Construction (Greater than $1M).  The awards jury referred to the project as, ?”An exquisitely well-designed structure [in … Continued

South L.A. Regeneration Film to be Screened at Film Festival in New York

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On Wednesday, October 3rd, a short film by SOM, titled South L.A. Economic Regeneration, will be shown at the Architecture & Design Festival’s (ADFF) Short Films Walk in New York. For this year’s event, the ADFF has curated a selection of short films about architecture and design that will be screened at 12 showrooms in the SoHo … Continued

Monterey Conference Center Recognized in 2018 ASCE Awards

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On Thursday, September 6th, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), San Francisco Section, honored the Monterey Conference Center with the 2018 Architectural Engineering Project of the Year award. The awards program highlights outstanding civil engineering projects in the region in a variety of categories. Award recipients were recognized at the ASCE San Francisco Section’s annual dinner meeting and awards gala. SOM’s design reinvigorates … Continued

Nicole Dosso Speaks at Center for Architecture on the Design, Safety, and Security of One World Trade Center

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On Thursday, October 11th, Nicole Dosso will present at Rebuilding Confidence: The Design, Safety, and Security of One World Trade Center. The event will take place at the Center for Architecture in New York City.  A director in the technical group in SOM’s New York office, Dosso will recount the design decisions and process undertaken in order to redefine safety and security measures for One World … Continued