A new chapter for Detroit Building on a ten-year initiative led by the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, SOM developed a framework plan for Detroit’s East Riverfront District, which lies adjacent to one of the world’s busiest international border crossings along the Detroit River. The framework plan is designed to preserve more riverfront land for public use, … Continued
The Cathedral of Christ the Light resonates as a place of worship and instills a sense of solace, spiritual renewal, and respite from the secular world — a sanctuary in the broadest sense of the word. Located in downtown Oakland, and composed of a 1,350-seat sanctuary with side chapels, a baptistery, and dependencies, the cathedral … Continued
Soaring above Belgrade, near the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, the 42-story Kula Belgrade will catalyze the regeneration of the city’s waterfront and add an iconic landmark to the skyline. The tower will house a luxury St. Regis Hotel and approximately 220 branded apartments. The airy lobby treats residents and visitors with a … Continued
Foshan, the third largest city in Guangdong Province, is renowned as one of China’s leading centers of art and scholarship. It also is home to Foshan Zumiao, the 900-year-old Song Dynasty Ancestral Temple, which sits at the heart of Donghuali Old Town. Like other historic areas in the country, this district has been threatened by … Continued
Surrounded by Victoria Harbor on three sides, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre occupies a highly visible location in this growing city. SOM’s extension to the building became a prototype for convention center design when it opened in 1997. Today, the center remains an important landmark. The principal design element is a distinctive roof, … Continued
Located on a heavily wooded site in rural Connecticut, this light-filled elementary school integrates nature into the day-to-day experiences of students. The building wraps a series of courtyards, creating outdoor learning spaces and ushering in natural light and air. Kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms are located on the school’s east and west edges, with shared … Continued
Awesomeness is a global media company with its headquarters at Pen Factory, a former manufacturing facility in Santa Monica, California. SOM transformed the building into a multi-tenant creative office, and also designed the interiors. Awesomeness occupies the entire east building of the Pen Factory site, comprising 78,000 square feet on two levels, and accommodating more … Continued
The Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado, expands the footprint of the Veterans Affairs Medical System in the state, enabling the federal agency to provide excellent healthcare to the region’s growing population of veterans. The 1.2-million-square-foot hospital consists of eight buildings and three parking structures, connected by a curved central concourse, running the … Continued
As one of the cities along California’s new High-Speed Rail (HSR) corridor, Bakersfield anticipates significant growth. To help the city leverage this opportunity, SOM developed a comprehensive urban design strategy that integrates the HSR station into the existing city fabric, expands connectivity across transportation modes, and supports equitable economic development throughout the region. The plan, … Continued
A campus for the city In collaboration with James Corner Field Operations, Cornell University, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, and the City of New York, SOM created the master plan and served as the master architect for Cornell Tech, a new applied sciences university on Roosevelt Island in New York City. Far more than an … Continued