A new presence on Vassar Street In 2019, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) established the Schwarzman College of Computing (SCC) to usher a new approach to education in the computing age, with research ranging from artificial intelligence to the social, ethical, and policy dimensions of computer science. With nearly half of MIT’s undergraduate student … Continued
Building on the past Melbourne’s historic South Yarra Coffee Palace is being reimagined as a mixed-use anchor for a thriving retail corridor. Sensitively integrating old and new elements, SOM’s design serves as a model for the thoughtful redevelopment of a heritage site. The careful restoration of the building’s 19th century facade and an expressive 11-story … Continued
Modern towers imbued with Korean heritage Lucky Goldstar Group, the predecessor for LG, underwent tremendous growth in the 1980s, expanding its household appliances and chemicals businesses. To support this growth, SOM designed one of the country’s first large-scale, modern workplaces—a forerunner to future office developments in Seoul. LG Twin Towers remains one of the most … Continued
Reshaping Pazhou Island A historic anchor for trade along the Pearl River, Pazhou Island has emerged as a modern center of commerce. The new headquarters for Star River is an emblem of this transformation. From afar, the tower’s pleated facade ascends in a parabolic taper, creating vertical planes of light and shadow that add to … Continued
Transforming a singular riverfront site SOM’s design for the South Bund Financial Center envisions a dynamic renewal of one of the last remaining areas along the South Bund that has not yet been redeveloped. At this key location, just north of the landmark Nanpu Bridge, and with connections to the river promenade, the South Bund … Continued
A design that conceals and reveals Rising from a lush tropical landscape, Rivage Bal Harbour is a luxury residential development on Collins Avenue in Bal Harbour, Florida. The 24-story beachfront residence will offer sixty-one family units, resort-style amenities, and sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami skyline from one of the … Continued
A landmark headquarters, connected to the city For the headquarters of its new cloud technology company, the construction equipment manufacturing company Sany engaged SOM to make a bold architectural statement. The two towers of the complex are united by a striking structural design: an external system of five-story steel columns rising in a diamond grid … Continued
Designing a forward-looking workplace For decades, we have designed cutting-edge workplaces with the conviction that architecture has the power to shape an organization’s culture. Our Washington, D.C., office—located at 1700 K Street in the city’s downtown business district—packs a variety of programming into 9,500 square feet to help foster collaboration, equity, and a sense of … Continued
One bay, six communities The design framework establishes six unique waterfront communities that create a cohesive and integrated urban and ecological system. By preserving natural assets and habitats, enhancing existing villages, incubating new high-tech industries, and fostering dynamic mixed-use tourism clusters, each community contributes to achieving the goal of balanced environmental, social, and economic development. … Continued
A beacon from the ground up The 75-story tower design continues SOM’s history of merging function and form. It updates the classic columnar skyscraper with elegant proportions that reflect the stacking of various uses inside: offices, residences, and a hotel. The ground floor lobby is enclosed in clear glass and illuminated from within, giving the … Continued