The Superior Court of California – San Diego consolidates San Diego County’s criminal trial, family, and civil courts into a 25-story downtown tower. In the spirit of civic buildings with a strong but accommodating presence, SOM’s design integrates this formal repertoire with a language of robust subtractive massing that encloses a secure and welcoming interior. … Continued
Tianjin Kerry Center is envisioned as an urbane civic place that reinforces the existing texture of the city. Inspired by Tianjin’s history as a city of districts, the project—which consists of three residential towers, a retail neighborhood, office tower, and hotel tower—promotes connectivity through its massing and orientation. View corridors to the HaiheRiver, the historic … Continued
Zhong Hong Tower creates an iconic landmark at the gateway to Beijing’s Central Business District. The 180-meter-tall office building sits at the prominent intersection of East 4th Ring Road and Chaoyang Road, at the eastern edge of the SOM-designed Beijing Central Business District East Expansion. The tower’s bold design exemplifies SOM’s approach to integrating architecture … Continued
Rising 38 stories above the intersection of Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, Toren brings high-rise living to downtown Brooklyn’s rapidly changing southeast edge. The design of its distinctive facade, consisting of a patchwork of metal and glass panels, was informed by a system that assigns maximum glass exposure to living spaces, and smaller windows to more … Continued
SOM’s master plan for a sustainable residential community near Danang looks to set a new benchmark for ecologically sensitive development in Vietnam. The plan covers 375 hectares along the Cu De River and incorporates a wide range of uses organized by district. These districts include residential neighborhoods, a village center, a business zone, and a … Continued
Two iconic towers The Poly Real Estate Company sought to create an innovative office and trade center development in Guangzhou, an industrial city along the Pearl River. The complex consists of two office towers, each coupled with a low-rise podium that accommodates retail uses; the below-grade spaces include an exhibition hall and trade center. Views … Continued
More than a headquarters With its distinctive design, retail and social amenities, transit connections, and Class A office spaces, Poly Corporation Headquarters is designed as exceptional place to work. The wide spans optimize office layouts, while maintaining access to natural light. With its strong architectural presence, efficiency, and flexibility, the building set the tone for … Continued
Tokyo Midtown boldly reclaims an 8-hectare site for public benefit. SOM’s master plan allocates 465,000 square meters of mixed-use development and includes a five-acre park. A signature tower, one of Tokyo’s tallest, contains offices, residences, and a hotel. It anchors the project’s southeast corner, while adjacent lower buildings form “foothills” in a design inspired by … Continued
Rolex Tower was completed in 2010 as part of a new generation of skyscrapers on Dubai’s main thoroughfare, Sheikh Zayed Road, and continues SOM’s tradition of exemplary mixed-use development in the Middle East. The 235-meter tower contains offices, apartments, two penthouses, retail space, and a parking garage. Its grand lobby creates a dramatic sense of … Continued
This innovative new building brings together two powerhouse entities — Rice University and the Texas Medical Center — and enables their researchers to collaborate under one roof. The facility is strategically located to bridge the adjoining campuses of the two institutions. At the building’s heart is a “collaborative hub,” a cylindrical volume that provides a … Continued