On April 21, the University of California, Berkeley, celebrated the opening of the newly expanded Grimes Engineering Center. The adaptive reuse project is a demonstration of cutting-edge engineering, repurposing the campus’ original Bechtel Engineering building as the foundation for the new Center. The redesign—comprising an addition of a two-story, glass-and-steel pavilion with a three-level open … Continued
During Milan Design Week 2025, SOM took part in events across the city to kick off a product collaboration with Artemide, the legendary Italian manufacturer of high-design lighting. A prototype of Tetras, a new lighting fixture designed by SOM, was presented at the Euroluce exhibition of Salone del Mobile, at Artemide’s showroom, and in a … Continued
Our designs for University of California, Santa Barbara’s San Benito Student Housing have been unveiled and approved by the California Coastal Commission. Designed with Mithun to add more than 2,200 undergraduate beds in apartment-style units, as well as an inclusive new hub for student life at the northwest corner of campus, San Benito consists of … Continued
“What’s so hard about building trains?” That’s the question Michael Kimmelman explores in a recent article from The New York Times about Brightline—a privately owned rail service transforming travel between Miami and Orlando. We designed Brightline’s three stations—in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. Envisioned not only as gateways to their respective cities, the … Continued
An installation designed by SOM in collaboration with Artemide, the storied manufacturer of high-design lighting, is featured in a special exhibition during Milan Design Week. Organized by Interni Magazine as a centerpiece of the Fuorisalone program—a series of events and exhibitions taking place across the city during Salone del Mobile—the exhibition, titled Cre-Action, includes contributions … Continued
Just 3 percent of members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) hold the prestigious designation of ASCE Fellow, and we’re proud to recognize Structural Engineering Principal Preetam Biswas for this recent advancement. The news follows yet another recent fellowship advancement. In January, Biswas also became a Fellow of the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), … Continued
The MIT Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing has been recognized for its high performance in resilience and sustainability with a LEED Platinum certification—the highest mark of excellence for sustainability as awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council. In collaboration with Arup, we prioritized both sustainability and wellness through key strategies, including healthy material selections, … Continued
“Indian airports are some of the most beautiful in the world,” writes The Economist as Principal Derek Moore shares his insights into our designs for Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai. Both serve as international gateways that embody the culture and heritage of India. “[We] wanted to ensure … Continued
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of former Chairman David M. Childs, FAIA, who died peacefully at home yesterday at the age of 83 surrounded by his family. David joined the firm in Washington, D.C., in 1971 and was instrumental in some of SOM’s most impactful projects, including a master plan … Continued
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) recently received the U.S. Green Building Council’s 2024 Local Market Leadership Award in Illinois for Design + Construction, an award that recognizes projects, people, and partners for their excellence in creating better buildings and improving the lives of all in their local communities. Designed as a … Continued