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
Anchoring Beijing’s burgeoning new Dawangjing business district, the recently completed Beijing Greenland Center is situated on the city’s northeast side, equidistant from Beijing’s bustling core and the Beijing Capital International Airport. Sustainable, elegant, and efficient, the project includes 173,000 square meters of workspace and retail. The 260-meter-tall, 55-story tower is clad in an intricate, trapezoidal … Continued
The State/Lake Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) station is located at an important junction within the Chicago Loop and has historically provided convenient access to downtown shopping, theater, and business. The importance of this station has only grown over time, and to support increased ridership and improve access for present and future needs, the Chicago Department … Continued
Centerpiece for a new city district At the edge of downtown Atlanta, a dramatic urban transformation is taking shape: A long-underused railway corridor, a zone spanning 50 acres, is the site for the Centennial Yards development. This new mixed-use district will reconnect surrounding communities and create several new city blocks. Close to the energy of … Continued
A newsroom for a new era of journalism With its downtown lease expiring, The Baltimore Sun decided to consolidate operations into its printing facility in Port Covington, a former industrial area along the waterfront that is now transforming into a modern, mixed-use district. Built in 1998 with the intent to eventually serve as a corporate … Continued