SOM Urban Designer & Planner Ellen Lou, FAIA, AICP, LEED-AP BD+C is now serving as President of the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP), a global organization that provides expertise and guidance to mitigate the impacts of climate change, improve air quality, and support prosperous, sustainable, and equitable cities. Leading SOM’s City Design Practice, … Continued
When designing for scientific discovery we go above and beyond functional requirements, —creating inspiring collaborative workplaces where researchers can make the discoveries that will shape our future. This is no truer than in University of California, San Francisco Pride Hall: the new research and academic building at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) that opened this … Continued
SOM is excited to announce that our very own Chicago Studio Renovation and University of Illinois and Urbana-Champaign Campus Instructional Facility have been nominated for the AIA Chicago Lerch Bates People’s Choice Awards, presented in partnership with the Chicago Architecture Center! These awards honor the outstanding architecture for the public, and highlight contributions in equitable … Continued
Working with Urban Rivers and Omni Ecosystems, we have designed a never-before-seen exhibit for the Seoul Biennale on Architecture and Urbanism that showcases the layers of Chicago’s Wild Mile. The exhibit explores the history of the Chicago River and how the Wild Mile is increasing biodiversity, cleaning the river, and reviving the relationship between humans … Continued
In an exclusive story, CNN Style – CNN’s home for art, architecture and design – profiles SOM’s design of Sultan Haitham City, Oman’s first-ever smart city. Designed to foster an inclusive future for the country’s growing population of locals, expatriates and visitors, the city provides a new model for sustainable development with a mix of … Continued
SOM’s Sustainability Director Mina Hasman has been elected as the Chair of the 2023 RIBA Silver Medal judging panel. The President’s Medals are the institute’s oldest awards and are regarded today as the most prestigious prizes in architectural education globally. The awards celebrate talent and promote excellence in education with entries welcomed by invitation from … Continued
SOM is a finalist across 4 categories in this year’s AIA Chicago Design Excellence Awards! All three projects are local to Illinois, with an emphasis on providing healthier spaces. Recognized by its “breathing brace” and distinct terraced, stepped facade 800 Fulton Market provides an outdoor amenity for tenants. The new mixed-use office building is a … Continued
SOM’s striking new mixed-use building in Sweden’s Gothenburg has topped out. The project — Scandinavia’s tallest building – is designed as a defining landmark of a new mixed-use masterplan for the city’s Lindholmen district. Upon its completion, the 73-story tower will provide 600 new homes through a mix of apartment types designed for the city’s … Continued
Kenichiro (Ken) Suzuki has been elected to serve as a Global Governing Trustee of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), commencing on July 1. The Global Governing Trustees hold a pivotal role as the high-level leadership group of ULI, responsible for representing and voicing the interests of the extensive and diverse membership in critical matters related … Continued
SOM’s two-tower design for Sany IROOTECH Headquarters has topped out. Globally renowned for construction vehicle manufacturing, Sany enlisted SOM to design a headquarters for the company’s new rootcloud technology company as an emblem for the company’s growth and innovation. The headquarters complex is comprised of two Class A office towers; one which will serve as … Continued