Masters Tower Cebu is a 31-story hotel and office tower that will establish a destination within Cebu Business Park and bolster Cebu’s status as an increasingly international city. It will be the tallest tower in the district, with over 7,000 square meters of Class A office space and the first 5-star hotel in Cebu, Sofitel … Continued
Catalinas Rio is the centerpiece of a large-scale revitalization effort in Buenos Aires. Set in an underutilized railyard along the Rio de la Plata, the building lies at the heart of the city’s Catalinas Norte II master plan, a 30,000-square-meter redevelopment that will move highways and train tracks away from the streets and reclaim the … Continued
A vibrant place of exchange The Cheryl and Philip Milstein Center for Teaching Learning puts forth a very different idea for the programming that a library can offer. It is a 21st-century vision: interdisciplinary workspaces for groups both large and small; co-location of faculty in economics, mathematics, history, and other liberal arts disciplines; new homes … Continued
The general plan for Chengdu Tianfu International Airport City represents a comprehensive, 21st-century vision for sustainable urban growth. It transforms former agricultural land into a vibrant development that prioritizes the environment, urban livability, and economic opportunity. Located southeast of the city center of Chengdu, China, the 66,800-hectare project is designed to eventually accommodate two million … Continued
SOM’s master plan for Jigna Eco-community addresses the challenges presented by rapid urban growth in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Situated on 757 hectares bordering Abuja’s Outer Northern Expressway, a short commute from the city center, Jigna creates a sustainable community that will provide a tranquil urban lifestyle in a visually stunning and ecologically rich location. The … Continued
SOM was selected by Rendeavour, Africa’s largest urban developer, to create a master plan for the Central Business District of Tatu City, a new mixed-use community in Kenya. Located 16 kilometers northeast of Nairobi, the 160-hectare CBD forms the heart of the new development. With a complementary mix of urban living, work, and leisure opportunities, … Continued
The Great Lakes contain approximately 20 percent of the world’s fresh water, and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River watershed spanning from Duluth, Minnesota to the Atlantic Ocean is home to over 50 million people. Despite hundreds of important efforts to clean and protect the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River, none addresses the … Continued
Imagined as the new jewel of the Fort Bonifacio Business District, located southeast of Manila’s city center, ArthaLand Century Pacific Tower will serve as the benchmark for commercial development in the area. At 32 stories, the building provides 21 floors of office space, including two tall executive floors, a large public lobby, a public cafeteria, … Continued
The Tianjin New Binhai Master Plan calls for the redevelopment of a coastal industrial zone and former port into a new center of commerce. The 2,500-hectare site is located near the confluence of the Hai He River and the Bohai Gulf, one of the busiest seaways in the world. It sits outside of central Tianjin, … Continued
Located in southeastern China and bordered by mountains and a sizable lake, Nanchang is known for its scenery and cultural landmarks. As the city becomes increasingly industrialized, SOM has had the opportunity to design iconic buildings for the burgeoning Gaoxin District. The Zifeng Tower is one such project. The skyscraper’s massing is geometric and refined. Its … Continued