Gary Haney, SOM Design Partner, and Aybars Asci, SOM Design Director, will lead two integrated courses—a supertall building seminar and studio—at Pratt Institute this fall semester. The SOM Supertall Building Seminar will be an in-depth study of supertall residential buildings and the concept of efficiency. Through a series of exercises, including the investigation of residential … Continued
SOM Design Partner Gary Haney recently joined a group of creative thinkers for a conversation organized by the Aspen Institute. The panel, “The Art and Science of Imagination and Creativity,” brought together an architect, a chef, an author, and an artist to explore the importance of imagination and creativity in their professions and beyond. Haney … Continued
Gary Haney, RIBA, AIA, Design Partner at SOM, presented at the National Building Museum as part of the institution’s “Spotlight on Design” lecture series, which features architects and designers of distinction from around the world. Mr. Haney spoke about the history and meaning of tall buildings, using examples from SOM’s extensive portfolio of this building … Continued
Gary Haney, SOM Design Partner, will speak about the future of cities at The Real Estate Show in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 21, 2015. The Real Estate show, an annual conference focused on real estate development in Mexico, brings together more than 2,000 attendees for panels, speeches, and exhibitions on topics ranging from finance … Continued
SOM Design Partner Gary Haney has been appointed as chair of the Board of Trustees at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. He will begin a three-year term as chair on October 1, 2015. Having served nine years as a trustee, Haney has advanced efforts to raise the national profile of the Museum. The … Continued
American architects SOM have designed the latest piece in Baccarat’s growing collection of works of art – probably the largest addition yet. The project is a two-tone tower in New York City that embodies the elegance and artistry of the 250-year old crystal manufacturer. ‘Baccarat is equally well known for their product and distinctive packaging,’ … Continued
The May issue of ArchiCreation “Stereotomic Architecture: SOM’s Approach to Synthesis” celebrates the design methodology of SOM Design Partner Gary Haney, and examines four projects from his portfolio in intimate detail. The Chinese architecture magazine launched in 1989, and in recent years it has distinguished itself with single-subject issues that narrate an architect’s essential works … Continued
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has completed a new building on the grounds of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado, featuring a glass skylight resembling the tail fin of a jet fighter that points towards the North Star. The Center for Character and Leadership Development (CCLD) is situated on the historic campus of the US … Continued
On June 9th, 2016, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Veterans Memorial Coliseum its newest National Treasure—the first site to obtain the designation in Portland. The National Trust selected the iconic arena for its “historical and architectural significance, as well as its potential to contribute to Portland’s cultural and economic vitality.” Designed by SOM, the building was the … Continued
The final 30th Street Station District Plan was released this morning, boy oh boy is it a doozy. The 190-page document outlines the city’s ambitious mission to create a new pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, transform the city’s main transportation hub, and build wide swaths of open space for Philly… After multiple revisions, here’s what the city has … Continued