A new addition to a dynamic district The design for The Springs District builds on the character of Uptown Dallas—a neighborhood defined by walkable streets connected to urban greenways such as Katy Trail and Klyde Warren Park. The project introduces a collection of three towers that frame a comfortable, human-scaled, landscaped plaza, conceived as an … Continued
Planning the future of the West Coast’s busiest airport More than runways and terminals, airports are vast, complex networks of transportation and logistics that support businesses and connect cities. Since 2013, SOM has worked with Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to develop Vision and Design Guidelines for improving operational efficiency and the passenger experience at … 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
Located on Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands—an archipelago in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy—SOM’s design for Horizon connects the waterfront of the capital, St. Helier, with its town center and sensitively complements the existing architectural character of the island. Jersey, known today for business and tourism, has a rich … 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
Planning a contemporary consulate, informed by local traditions Located in a central district of Dhahran on Saudi Arabia’s east coast, the new consulate contributes to its urban setting by interpreting regional building methods in a contemporary way. The organization of elements on the flat, rectangular site takes cues from traditional Saudi Arabian settlements, which feature … 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
Harmonizing with the neighbors The curved facade of the Davies Symphony Hall faces City Hall on a diagonal axis, toward the heart of the Civic Center. The design is at once contemporary and classic, relating the Hall to its neighboring buildings in terms of scale by matching cornices, roof forms, colors, and textures. The Hall’s … Continued