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
A new center for connection and performance JPMorganChase’s global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue, designed by Foster + Partners, is a landmark addition to the New York City skyline. Just above the building’s spacious lobby, eight expansive trading floors designed by SOM are purpose-built for the pace, precision, and collaboration of finance in the digital … Continued
A mixed-use development rooted in neighborhood context Positioned a block from the iconic Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco’s Financial District, 530 Sansome is a mixed-use tower featuring a 200-key hotel, a restaurant, meeting rooms, and premium office space. The project also provided the opportunity to replace and upgrade an existing fire station with a new, … Continued
Demonstrating civic leadership through design When San Mateo County leaders approached SOM to design a new county headquarters, they had ambitious sustainability goals. Climate leadership is needed now more than ever, and this county on the San Francisco Peninsula is particularly vulnerable to the perils of climate change, including wildfire, drought, and sea-level rise. County … Continued
A catalyst for workplace culture and community The design of the headquarters is shaped by its environment and the people it serves. Inspired by the character of the historic Gadsby Power Plant, it translates the district’s industrial past into a modern, efficient, and human-centered workplace. Its efficient structural system and thoughtful exterior form create a … Continued
An urban-scale development creates civic value Lujiazui Capital Plaza is located near the endpoint of Century Avenue, the main thoroughfare in Shanghai’s Pudong financial district. Seeking to connect the dense financial district to the north with Century Plaza to the south, a cultural district of parks and museums, SOM took an urbanistic approach to planning … Continued
Inspiration in nature Rising at the heart of a rapidly developing neighborhood, Ningbo Center Tower marks a new place in the skyline of Zhejiang’s coastal city. The 80-story tower, designed and engineered by SOM, draws inspiration from the form of a lotus flower, a symbol of elegance and purity in ancient Chinese poetry, with a … Continued
A new era for O’Hare International Airport The new Concourse D is the first new building to be constructed in the City of Chicago’s ambitious ORDNext Plan—representing a generational investment in the future of O’Hare International Airport. Designed by SOM with Ross Barney Architects, Juan Gabriel Moreno Architects (JGMA), and Arup, this bright, modern concourse … Continued
Setting up the next century For decades, the southeast corner of Princeton University served as an ancillary support area: a surface parking lot with temporary structures, two athletics fields, and several acres of unoccupied space. As the institution envisioned its future, setting goals to create a dedicated place for athletics and to reach net zero … Continued
A landmark inspired by its locale On a narrow and steeply sloped site in downtown Los Angeles, the Gas Company Tower stands as an example of imaginative design that responds to context. Resolving a 60-foot elevation change, the 52-story office building pairs unique architectural character with a thoughtful connection to its environment. Southern California Gas … Continued