This scheme addresses one of the largest remaining undeveloped tracts in downtown Chicago. Hemmed in by busy, multilevel streets, the 28-acre former freight yard was never considered ideal for development, and its fate remained in limbo for decades. Rather than focusing outward, SOM’s plan places a six-acre park in the center of the development and … Continued
Jiangxi Nanchang Greenland Central Plaza, Parcel A is a complex of mixed-use buildings that anchor a zone of new development in Nanchang, the capital of the Chinese province Jiangxi. The project encompasses four volumes: a pair of low-rise structures housing retail and conference functions accompanied by a pair of identical 303-meter-tall office towers. Completed in … Continued
As the Chinese city of Nanchang continues to grow as an important center of commerce and culture, the Nanchang Greenland Exhibition Center builds on this momentum. It provides the capital of Jiangxi Province with a world-class facility for events, fairs, and exhibitions that will further strengthen the region’s economy and expand cultural offerings. The expansive, … Continued
Rapid urbanization is encroaching upon and radically diminishing China’s cultural landscape, and Beijing is particularly at risk. With more than 3,000 years of performing arts culture, this thriving metropolis has long been home to China’s most elegant and ancient art form. The Tianqiao Performing Arts District Master Plan intends to re-establish the city’s cultural heart … Continued
Located in the northeast of the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area, the new Appolonia is a 941-hectare development that will be home to 88,000 residents in one of the fastest growing city regions in West Africa. Designed to help reduce Ghana’s housing deficit and to boost local development, the master plan includes residential, commercial and retail … Continued
A sculptural tower designed for America’s largest bank With its crystalline bay window facade and irregular setbacks, 555 California Street—formerly the global headquarters of Bank of America—emerges as an architectural centerpiece of San Francisco’s financial district. The office complex consists of a 52-story tower and a glass-enclosed banking hall, atop a four-level base nestled into … Continued
Zhong Hong Tower creates an iconic landmark at the gateway to Beijing’s Central Business District. The 180-meter-tall office building sits at the prominent intersection of East 4th Ring Road and Chaoyang Road, at the eastern edge of the SOM-designed Beijing Central Business District East Expansion. The tower’s bold design exemplifies SOM’s approach to integrating architecture … Continued
The design for Sinar Mas Centre consists of a 320-meter office high-rise, a hotel tower, and a series of smaller scale mixed-use buildings. The complex is the centerpiece of a neighborhood redevelopment plan that connects directly to a new park along Shanghai’s Huangpu River. The main tower features curved surfaces that are accentuated by perforated … Continued
A collaboration begins In 2008, Valli, the renowned manufacturer of door handles, engaged SOM to design a new collection for its Fusital line of architect-designed hardware. Using aerodynamics software from the auto industry for visualization and early forms of 3D printing to build models for ergonomic testing, the team created a collection of simple yet … Continued
101 Warren transformed a 2-acre site in Lower Manhattan into one of the most sought-after residential projects in New York City. Combining luxury residences, market-rate and low-income rentals, and substantial retail programs within the podium, a diverse mix of occupants and users are brought together on the same block. Taking inspiration from the rhythm of … Continued