In the summer 2025 issue of Green Building & Design magazine, Mulva Cultural Center is profiled for its civic mission, environmental performance, and role in shaping a new cultural hub in De Pere, Wisconsin. Described as “the new cultural destination of the Midwest,” the project reflects a vision for architecture that invites community, supports cultural … Continued
In the latest issue of Great Lakes by Design magazine, Design Partner Scott Duncan shares the story behind Mulva Cultural Center—a transformative new destination for arts, education, and civic life in De Pere, Wisconsin. Commissioned by local philanthropists James and Miriam Mulva, the 73,800-square-foot institution is envisioned as a lasting gift to their hometown. “It … Continued
Recently, two SOM projects in California’s Bay Area were named 2025 Honor Award finalists by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Northern California Chapter. Our update and refresh of Carmel Valley Manor was awarded in the Heal category while Jackson Square Workplace Renovation was awarded in the Work Medium category. The 2025 IIDA Northern California … Continued
Global design platform Archello recently profiled our full-scale transformation of Moscone Center, San Francisco’s premier convention venue, into one of the most efficient and sustainable convention centers in the United States, calling it “an efficient model for green urban hubs engaging communities.” Located in the downtown cultural district surrounding Yerba Buena Gardens and owned by … Continued
In partnership with AKDO, SOM debuted a new marble mosaic tile collection, Dyad, at this week’s HD Expo + Conference. A thoughtful reinterpretation of traditional Eastern motifs, Dyad distills centuries of design heritage into clean lines and refined symmetry. Ideal for both commercial and residential interiors, it offers the flexibility to complement bold statements or … Continued
Established in 2021 amid rising anti-Asian hate crimes, SOM’s Asian Alliance provides a platform for cultural dialogue, mentorship, and professional growth. Four years later—as we honor Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—our efforts are still critical in cultivating leadership, fostering community, and elevating the visibility of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific … Continued
As Earth Month comes to an end, we recognize the year-round work of our Sustainable Engineering Studio (SES) and welcome the arrival of Pournamasi Rath as Regional Sustainability Lead in our New York studio. SES is an interdisciplinary engineering studio creating and implementing solutions for a sustainable future. Working as an agile in-house consultancy, the … Continued
Decades in the making, Manhattan West is one of the largest and most complex developments in recent history in New York City—a feat that has earned it the Excellence in Urban Open Space award from the Urban Land Institute of New York. The awards program recognizes outstanding development projects across New York State that best … Continued
AIA San Francisco recently recognized the San Mateo County Office Building 3 (COB3) with an Honor Award at its 2025 Design Awards ceremony—the annual program celebrates the outstanding achievements in architecture and design of Bay Area individuals and organizations. Setting a new benchmark for sustainable public architecture, COB3 is the first net-zero energy civic building … Continued
Today, we announce a new partnership with Idealab Arizona to drive innovation in the built environment. Focused on incubating startups that address critical challenges and opportunities in the built environment, the partnership is the first area of focus for Idealab Arizona’s startup studio announced last fall with Arizona State University (ASU), ranked No. 1 in … Continued