The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has named Luke Leung, SOM Director of Sustainable Engineering, to its Distinguished Lecturer Program. The initiative creates learning opportunities for engineers of all levels and recognizes industry leaders across an array of disciplines in sustainable engineering. Recognized by the ASHRAE Central Illinois Chapter for a … Continued
The field of architecture is filled with talented women. Yet the recognition, awards and plum projects still seem to be puzzlingly elusive. The Pritzker Architecture Prize, for example, has existed since 1979, yet it wasnt until 2004 that a woman (Zaha Hadid) received the prestigious award, and only two women have been selected for the … Continued
On Tuesday, March 22nd, SOM Structural and Seismic Engineering Partner Mark Sarkisian will speak during the Structural Engineering Seminar at Purdue University’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering. In a talk called “Concept Design of Structures for a New Architecture,” he will address how principles of simplicity, structural clarity, and sustainability can lead to the design … Continued
In just about every corner and crevice of New York City, there’s some sort of massive project under construction or in the planning stages—so it’s time to get excited for design as the world’s top architects reshape many parts of the city. … T.J. GottesdienerManaging Partner at SOM It’s hard to top a project like … Continued
SOM Structural and Civil Engineering Partner William F. Baker will participate in a symposium on Japanese structural design at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City on Saturday, April 30th. “Structural Lineages: Learning from Japanese Structural Design” will focus on Japan’s rich architectural history, and will include expert speakers in architecture, engineering, … Continued
SOM Design Partner Mustafa K. Abadan has received a prestigious 2016 Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Sponsored by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO), the Medals of Honor recognize a select group of individuals for accomplishments in their field and service to the United States. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the program, … Continued
In May 2016, SOM Structural and Seismic Engineering Partner Mark Sarkisian lectured in Paris and Madrid on the evolution of new ideas in architecture and engineering. The first lecture, titled “The Emergence of New Architecture,” was delivered at the École d’Architecture de la Ville et des Territoires à Marne-la-Vallée, one of the premier architecture schools … Continued
On Wednesday, May 25th, SOM Managing Partner Kenneth A. Lewis will join a panel with author Judith Dupré to discuss her new book, One World Trade Center: Biography of the Building. The event will take place at the main branch of the New York Public Library, as part of the Architectural Explorations in Books Series. Released … Continued
On Thursday, June 2nd, building and safety experts will assemble at SOM’s San Francisco office for a forum called “Life Safety Design in Denser Downtown San Francisco.” SOM Associate Director Maurice Hamilton will moderate the panel discussion while Technical Partner Keith Boswell will deliver the welcome.? The forum furthers a discussion that took place at the recent US-China Tall Buildings symposium. It … Continued
The last large undeveloped swath of green space in downtown Chicago could finally be developed into a robust neighborhood linking the South Loop and Chinatown, thanks to a deal signed this week…”It’s been this missing link, a hole in the center of Chicago,” said Phil Enquist, who leads Skidmore, Owings and Merrill’s global city design … Continued