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
Wallenberg Hall exemplifies a true marriage of new and old. The sandstone building was constructed in 1900 and is recognized by the National Historic Register of Places. The interior spaces had been gutted in the 1940s, and by the ‘90s the building had fallen into disrepair. In addition to seismically retrofitting and refurbishing the building … Continued
The Ledge at Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower, was created to enhance a classic SOM building with an innovative addition that is in the spirit of the original design. The minimal five-sided glass balconies allow for views in all directions and provide an experience that approximates being suspended in the air. The ledges are approximately … Continued
A new destination located just north of Shenzhen’s main central business district, this mixed-use development features two landmark towers, a ballroom pavilion, and a large elevated pedestrian park that connects the hills of the city’s two major parks: Lotus Hill Park to the southwest and Beacon Hill Park to the northeast. An enlivened podium provides … Continued
A struggle to accommodate explosive growth has characterized Shanghai’s transformation into a post-industrial city. Whereas most new developments have sprung up along the linear corridors of major streets and lack a sense of scale and place, this master plan offers an alternative: a compact and walkable district that bridges the old and new. Situated between … Continued
Located in the south of Pudong’s Lujiazui, this new five-star JW Marriott Marquis hotel and conference center will be the first of its kind in China, and will establish a new landmark for the city of Shanghai. The design responds to the project’s constraints and the owner’s vision for a unique destination, leveraging its relationship … Continued
This high-profile project in downtown San Francisco, in the revered Civic Center Plaza, entailed the renovation of the California State Supreme Court building and the addition of an adjoining 14-story office tower. Preserving the classical, Beaux Arts-style courthouse while accommodating the contemporary needs of 11 government agencies were primary concerns. SOM tucked the addition behind … Continued
The Mortimer B. Zuckerman Research Building provides an inspiring and efficient environment for cancer research, and a distinguished civic identity for Memorial Sloan-Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center. Located on a dense urban site, the building offers MSK’s researchers state-of-the-art laboratory spaces while responding to stringent urban design, zoning, and phasing constraints. At 420 feet tall, it … Continued