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
Reinventing an industrial site The Bio-Esfera office complex is the first parcel to be completed in Distrito La Perla, a new neighborhood that is emerging on a formerly industrial site in Guadalajara. Previously home to a Kodak manufacturing plant, the site was developed in the 1960s on what was then the urban periphery and remained … Continued
Defining luxury with nature Carmichael Residences addresses an increasing demand for high-rise living in Tardeo, a neighborhood known for its historic bungalows and lush gardens. SOM’s design creates a tranquil refuge that elegantly befits its surroundings with a western red cedar facade and plantings visible across its floors. Greenery cascades down the 21-story building’s overhangs, … Continued
A new landmark for Hangzhou One Century (Hangzhou Wangchao Center) is a prominent addition to Qianjiang Century Town, an expansion to the city of Hangzhou, China, that has emerged as a bustling commercial center. Located adjacent to one of the city’s new subway stations, the project exemplifies smart, transit-oriented development. It introduces 125,000 square meters … Continued
Located between a mountainous landscape and the Nanming River, the Guiyang World Trade Center is a vibrant, mixed-use hillside city and riverfront park development that showcases the best of its surrounding natural environment. The dense, pedestrian-friendly complex in Guiyang comprises 21 structures: a composition of high-rise and low-rise buildings that extends from the site’s eastern … Continued
The master plan for the redevelopment of London’s wholesale fruit and vegetable market is the core element in revitalizing a key “Opportunity Area” identified in the London Plan for strategic economic growth. Conceived in collaboration with Building Design Partnership, the design was created in support of VINCI St. Modwen’s bid to become the development partner … 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 280-meter-high tower is the tallest building in Zhengzhou, a fast-growing metropolis in north-central China. Conceived as a classical column, the attention-grabbing skyscraper glows like a beacon at night and sits at the heart of a new mixed-use development. The tower houses offices on its lower floors and a hotel on the upper levels. SOM … Continued
Under Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s INVEST South/West initiative, Englewood Connect will expand upon recent neighborhood investments to create a local commerce and culinary ecosystem, greater connectivity and pedestrian access, and flexible public spaces. The project is designed to improve the quality of life for Englewood residents through a mixed-use, phased development strategy focused around a flexible … Continued
A new Olympic model The Milano Cortina Olympic Village leverages a singular opportunity—the 2026 Winter Olympics—to create a sustainable, intergenerational, and green community in the heart of Milan’s dynamic Porta Romana district. The project, a major component of the Porta Romana Railway Yard Master Plan, offers a powerful new model for Olympic facilities to serve … Continued