Michael Pfeffer Wins AIA Young Architects Award

Michael Pfeffer to Talk to Young Architects About Early Career Success

SOM Launches Los Angeles Design Studio

San Francisco, CA: The Partners of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) announced today that they are launching a new design studio as part of their West Coast practice. Leading the new studio are three former SOM architects: Michael Mann, FAIA; Paul Danna, AIA; and Jose Luis Palacios, AIA. “Michael, Paul and Jose have the … Continued

Beijing Finance Street Wins Best Planning Project

Attendees of the Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting to Tour The Strand

SOM Design Director Michael Duncan will help lead a tour of The Strand for registered attendees of this year’s Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting, which is being held on October 5-8, 2015, in San Francisco. Joined by representatives from American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) and Equity Community Builders, Duncan will describe how the renovation project resurrected … Continued

Monterey Conference Center Breaks Ground in California

On November 30th, 2015, the SOM-designed renovation of the Monterey Conference Center broke ground in Monterey, California. The celebration attracted a crowd of city dignitaries and community members. SOM Design Director Michael Duncan attended the event to introduce this important project and the people who made it possible: “This is a major milestone. After years … Continued

A.C.T.’s Strand Theater Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Takes Place in San Francisco

Strand Theater Revival: A Tour With Michael Duncan

On November 24, 2014, SPUR will offer an exciting and detailed tour of the Strand Theater with SOM Design Director Michael Duncan. Participants will learn about the history of the century-old theater and what is planned for its future. The facility is currently being transformed by SOM into a highly visible performance space for San … Continued

Steven Sobel and Michael Duncan Elevated to AIA College of Fellows

Leading Tall Building Experts from SOM to Speak at Symposium