A recent story published by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) explores how formerly industrial sites are evolving into sustainable buildings that honor their history. One standout project is SOM’s 800 West Fulton Market, a 19-story, mixed-use office building in one of Chicago’s historical districts. The office building achieved LEED Platinum and WELL Gold certifications … Continued
“Gothenburg has very strict rules about carbon emissions and building energy-efficient housing,” Partner Kent Jackson recently told the Financial Times about SOM’s Karlatornet, a mixed-use, 74-story building. “So we had to learn and adapt our building practices to meet these very high standards.” Designed as Scandinavia’s tallest mixed-use building and marking Gothenburg’s 400th anniversary, Karlatornet … Continued
Frisco, Texas, recently celebrated the opening of Kaleidoscope Park, a new public space featuring a dynamic aerial sculpture installation by world-renowned fabric artist Janet Echelman. The 65-foot-tall, 3,400-pound sculpture, “Butterfly Rest Stop,” pays homage to the Monarch butterflies that frequent the area and changes colors based on the time of day. Our team engineered the … Continued
SOM is now a Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated organization. SBTi validated SOM’s targets to reduce Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 67 percent in absolute terms from 2019 levels by 2033 in line with a 1.5-degree scenario. We have also committed to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use … Continued
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection has introduced new building code guidelines clarifying adaptive reuse code provisions and exceptions for converting office-to-residential buildings, aiming to increase the viability of converting underutilized office buildings into housing in specific zoning districts downtown. Led by SOM Adaptive Reuse Practice Leader and Associate Principal Lisa Follman, the Commercial-to-Residential … Continued
Landmark tower to set a new standard in sustainable design, serving more than 60,000 employees by 2029 Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), in partnership with China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC) has officially broken ground on the global headquarters in Shenzhen, marking the start of construction on a new landmark in the district of Qianhai. … Continued
Together with China-based architecture firm gad, we have won the international competition to design the Hangzhou Science and Technology Innovation Central Business District (CBD) in Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province. The master plan envisions a dynamic regional hub that integrates advanced transit connections with the characteristic landscape of the Jiangnan region, creating a … Continued
What’s next for tall residential-led buildings? Principal Peter Jackson writes about the latest advances in tall building design for residential property journal PrimeResi, explaining how SOM’s newest program designs attract and retain residents. Showcasing Thames City in London and Gothenburg’s Karlatornet, Jackson advocates for a greater mix of use and amenities in residential-led developments to … Continued
We’re honored to return to one of SOM’s most defining projects, the John Hancock Center (now 875 N. Michigan Avenue), where we’ve been entrusted with the redesign of its iconic 95th and 96th floors. This collaboration with Magnicity, the parent company of 360 CHICAGO, presents a unique opportunity to refresh and elevate this historic space—known … Continued
At the U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, our Graphics + Brand studio developed a comprehensive signage and wayfinding strategy that not only makes the building easy to navigate, but also reflects the institution’s identity as a transportation research center. And for it, the project won two awards, the 365: American Institute of Graphic … Continued