Is New York City on the cusp of a new era of timber architecture? To imagine how this sustainable material could revolutionize construction in the city, New York Magazine architecture critic Justin Davidson asked SOM to design a building that fully embraces timber’s strength, malleability, and expressive personality. Our conceptual design for a major league … Continued
Six SOM projects have been honored in the 19th edition of Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Awards, an annual program that recognizes significant projects and products from around the globe. Designed as a “terminal in a garden,” Kempegowda International Airport won in the Transportation category. The project radically reimagines the travel experience, transporting passengers … Continued
How do we design a contemporary building that harmonizes with its historic urban setting while creating and celebrating the beating heart of New York’s media landscape? In Curbed, Justin Davidson shares a glimpse into our design for the new Robert A. Iger Building—The Walt Disney Company’s New York City headquarters—in what he describes as “a … Continued
In conjunction with global biotech company Roche, we have developed a new strategy that combines comprehensive planning and design guidelines for Roche sites worldwide. The strategic master planning approach supports science by celebrating each site’s inherent cultural, environmental, and architectural characteristics, balancing these thoughtfully with Roche’s brand values. And for it, the project won THE … Continued
Four SOM projects have been honored in the 12th edition of The Architect’s Newspaper Best of Design Awards, an annual program that celebrates innovative architecture, installations, and building elements designed worldwide. Recognized as one of the program’s 51 “best” projects, The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Stephen A. Schwarzman College of Computing won in the Higher … Continued
Kansas City International Airport, designed to embody the region’s rich culture while reimagining inclusivity and accessibility for air travel, has received several awards that recognize its architecture and construction. In collaboration with design-builder Clark | Weitz | Clarkson (CWC), the airport was named “Project of the Year” by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Mid-Atlantic … Continued
The historic, transformed property is expected to open its doors in spring 2025 Waldorf Astoria New York will start accepting reservations beginning Tuesday, December 10 for stays in 2025. Following a multi-year meticulously and thoughtfully crafted restoration effort led by renowned architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and interior design from Pierre-Yves Rochon, the 375-room … Continued
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and Neri partner to launch a new line of modern outdoor furnishings filling market needs Italian manufacturer Neri has launched the first collection of urban furniture designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). The Nebula furniture collection is a family of complementary outdoor products that bring a casual sophistication to … Continued
A recent Arabian Gulf Business Insight article examines advancements in super-tall towers and their potential to redefine architectural limits. Bill Baker, consulting partner and structural engineer at SOM, shared insights from a 2021 study in which the firm conceptualized designs for towers reaching up to 9 kilometers—nearly the height of Mount Everest. “Using advanced structural … Continued
On November 20, Sustainability Director Mina Hasman will host an event on behalf of SOM in the Green Zone during COP29, exploring how to accelerate the decarbonization of the built environment. COP29 is the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and will be hosted … Continued