Chicago-based Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM) have unveiled new images of their proposed 18-story office tower in the trendy Fulton Market area of Chicago. “The Porch,” situated on 330 North Green, will feature a five-story open-air deck, and series of luxury amenities to support the new office environment. The 670,000-square-foot (62,000-square-meter) SOM scheme features floor-to-ceiling … Continued
On Thursday, March 15th, SOM Associate Director Brian Kaplan joined a panel discussion hosted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Titled “Unsung Protagonists: The Power of Women in 21st Century Architecture,” the event was organized to commemorate Women’s History Month. Kaplan and other participants discussed the contributions of … Continued
On Thursday, March 29th, SOM and AIA Los Angeles will host a roundtable discussion titled “Shaping the Future Skyline of Downtown Los Angeles.” Presented by Los Angeles City Planner Bryan Eck, the event serves as a forum for local architects, urban designers, planners, and city officials to discuss decision-making and goal-setting as they relate to … Continued
In a city where the Eiffel Tower (rightly) dominates the skyline, it’s hard for more modern Parisian architecture to stand out. But if a new project from Skidmore Owings and Merrill (SOM) lives up to expectations, that could change for reasons that have little to do with the project’s height. As part of a broader … Continued
On Monday, March 12th, WGN News recorded the opening of a 1968 time capsule housed at 875 N. Michigan Avenue (formerly the John Hancock Center) in Chicago. The capsule, known as the Skystone Time Capsule, stored 20 items including a baseball autographed by the Chicago Cubs, a Chicago Blackhawks puck, and a letter from then-Mayor Richard J. … Continued
Across the annals of architecture and design, men often take the glory. Think of a great, historic name in the industry, and you’re likely picturing a male figure—Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen, Le Corbusier, I.M. Pei, Frank Gehry, David Adjaye—the list goes on. But every now and then, a female … Continued
“Sterling Bay is unveiling a more detailed look at its planned Lincoln Yards project on the North Side, where it plans to invest up to $10 billion redeveloping more than 70 acres of former industrial land along the Chicago River. The Chicago developer’s plan includes a connection to The 606 elevated trail west of Lincoln … Continued
On Wednesday, March 7th, SOM Associate Director Yasemin Kologlu spoke at the 2018 Ecobuild Conference in London. As part of the “Designing for Health & Wellbeing in Offices” panel, Kologlu and other speakers discussed approaches for maximizing employee health and wellbeing in today’s office design, and how commercial leases are changing to keep up with … Continued
Barring another City Council revolt like the one that sent a publicly approved plan for a new airport into a tailspin last fall, Kansas City will be getting a new airport designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). SOM is one of the oldest and largest architectural urban planning and engineering firms in the nation, … Continued
On Monday, March 19th, SOM Associate Director Susan Bartley spoke at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Architecture’s Career Week. The annual program, hosted by the USC Architectural Guild, includes portfolio review, interview and resume workshops, and other professional development activities. ? Bartley is a USC alumna and a member of the USC Architectural Guild. A licensed architect and LEED® Accredited Professional, she spoke about her 20-year … Continued