At University of California, Berkeley, a new exhibition and symposium documents the first 20 years of University of California, Merced—from its initial planning through its evolution into the first triple net-zero research university in North America. “From the Ground Up: Building UC Merced” is an exhibition hosted by the University of California, Berkeley, that explores … Continued
As part of a larger vision for Washington D.C., we developed a comprehensive plan to convert underutilized federal buildings and campuses into highly sustainable and livable neighborhoods—a proposal that won an AIA DC Unbuilt Washington Award. Today, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) campus is situated in Southwest Federal Center—a centrally located, yet disconnected … Continued
From reimagining inclusivity and accessibility in air travel at Kansas City International Airport to investing in the future of mobility with 3,000 new bus shelters in Los Angeles, inclusive design is about uplifting our communities and creating spaces that serve everyone. On Wednesday, January 21, Partner Julia Murphy will lead a timely conversation at the … Continued
SOM has been appointed to lead the assessment and design of the T3A West Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah. As the original designers of the iconic Hajj Terminal, completed in 1981, our firm returns to a landmark that has profoundly influenced global airport design. The Hajj Terminal remains one of SOM’s … Continued
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) welcomes Kashyap Bhimjiani as Design Principal and Airports Practice Leader, based in our New York studio. Kashyap brings two decades of professional experience on aviation projects of all scales around the world—from master planning to terminal design. Prior to joining SOM, he served as a Principal, Aviation Leader, and Chair … Continued
SOM was named 2025 Firm of the Year by the SoCal chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), honoring our steadfast commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the industry and our longstanding partnership. Additionally, Associate Principal Kristin Akin-Zimmerman was named Member of the Year at the SoCal NOMA 2025 Chapter Awards ceremony … Continued
SOM has been selected through an international competition to design the Hetao North District N-05 Parcel, completing the first phase of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Park—an ambitious cross-border science and technology initiative. Located along the Shenzhen River at the boundary between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, the project is part of the broader … Continued
In Manhattan’s West Side—a stretch of Midtown spanning from Penn Station to Hudson Yards—a new network of public spaces and pathways now links the district above and below ground. To a visitor, these connections might feel like a single, master-planned vision. In reality, they are the result of several distinct projects, many of them decades … Continued
On the latest episode of Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED podcast, SOM Design Partner Ryan Culligan reflects on his career and the values that define his approach to architecture—designing environments that are high-performing, resilient, and connected to the natural world. He shares how this perspective has guided projects ranging from calm, light-filled airport concourses to future healthcare … Continued
SOM is proud to announce the design of a new transit-oriented development in New Taipei City’s Xindian district. The mixed-use project will transform the area into a vibrant neighborhood with integrated residential living, Class-A commercial office space, and retail and entertainment—connecting to transit and embedded within a lush network of landscaped spaces that extend the … Continued