We are pleased to share that SOM has been included yet again on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024-2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality in the U.S. We are especially proud to have achieved a score of 100—earning the recognition … Continued
MELBOURNE, Australia—Global architecture, urban design, and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has opened a new studio in Melbourne to support its expanding portfolio of work in Australia and across the region. “This studio marks a significant milestone in our commitment to Australia, after more than 50 years of working here,” said SOM Partner … Continued
After 17 years of planning and an 18-month renovation, the SOM-designed Appleton Public Library has officially reopened, unveiling a modern, light-filled space designed for the future. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together local and state dignitaries, project partners, and community members to celebrate this milestone. Speakers included Library Director Colleen Rortvedt, Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford, Appleton … Continued
SOM welcomes technology strategist and designer Shane Burger as Chief Design Technology Officer (CDTO), leading the global design technology strategy and directing the workflows and softwares that empower every member of our team to bring efficiency and innovation to their design work. With expertise in BIM, design computation, digital fabrication, building performance, VR/AR, and more, … Continued
Among the first in a new wave of buildings that are transforming West Palm Beach into a major urban center, One Flagler brings the standards of a Class-A New York office to the city’s growing downtown. Related Ross and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) are celebrating the opening of One Flagler, a Class-A office with … Continued
ARCHITECT, a digital publication from the American Institute of Architects, highlights the Wild Mile as an example of biocentric architecture, demonstrating the critical role architects play in designing green infrastructure to combat climate change and support biodiversity. “This project shows us the importance of green infrastructure and how design can bring ideas that solve more … Continued
In 2018, Emory Healthcare and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University announced their intention to create a cancer care center that has “never before been seen or imagined.” A little more than a year after its completion, SOM Principal Anthony Treu joined the Healthcare Interior Design 2.0 podcast to talk about how we met that … Continued
In The Cancer Letter, a leading oncology publication read by cancer researchers and physicians worldwide, Principal Anthony Treu and Gil May from May Architecture recently authored a piece reflecting on designing a cancer care center never before seen—a goal that began with reimagining how architecture can serve healthcare. For Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown, … Continued
We are pleased to present our fourth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Report, a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering a global culture of diversity and inclusivity. This comprehensive report not only showcases the breadth of our DEI initiatives, but also provides key demographics, reinforcing our dedication to transparency and accountability for the future. … Continued
Structural Engineering Principal Preetam Biswas and Associate Principal Peter Lee have been named 2025 Fellows of the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The SEI Fellow grade of membership recognizes accomplished SEI members as leaders and mentors in the structural engineering profession. Biswas has led the design of numerous … Continued