The roughly $32-million project will update the inside and outside of the building. And since it hasn’t been renovated since it was built in 1977, this project will also add updated wireless technology. “Part of what we’re trying to do is create more usable, better rooms, and with up to date technology. The technology here … Continued
Andrew Obendorf, Senior Designer at SOM, will speak at the 2016 WorldChicago Spring Diplomacy Luncheon on Wednesday, May 4th. There, he will discuss SOM’s vision for the future of urban living in Chicago through the lens of firm’s latest project, futureHOME 2050, a joint initiative between SOM, Walsh Construction, and the Museum of Science and … Continued
Salesforce’s new building at 350 Mission Street doesn’t have a setting on the thermostat that measures everyone’s karma. But they’re probably working on it. The company’s new space is saturated with the holistic sensibilities of CEO Marc Benioff, from the Forest Stewardship Council-approved wood on the tiles in the lobby, all the way up to … Continued
The San Francisco Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has honored The Strand in its 2016 Design Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in local architecture and design, and celebrates the distinguished work of architects and related professionals who contribute to San Francisco’s built environment?. Designed by SOM,? The Strand received an Interior Architecture Citation Award and a Social Responsibility Commendation. The Strand resurrects an abandoned century-old … Continued
YIMBY last checked in on the 65-story, 268-unit residential tower being built at 252 East 57th Street, in Midtown East, back in October of 2015, when the structure topped out at 715 feet above street level. Since then, glass installation has been rapidly underway to encapsulate the residential interiors, which will eventually contain a total … Continued
Meditation areas, nature-inspired decor, personal air controls, energy efficient sensor lighting and adjustable-height desks are just a few of the amenities inside Salesforce’s newest building at 350 Mission St. Salesforce East is the company’s newest, 450,000-square-foot, 30-story LEED platinum building that that was unveiled in March, and employee wellness and sustainability are a key focus. … Continued
The International Interior Design Association and the American Library Association? have honored the Chinatown Branch? of the Chicago Public Library as a recipient of the 2016 Library Interior Design Awards. The biennial award recognizes the designs of library interiors that thoughtfully cater to its patrons through functionality, creativity, and aesthetics. For the Chinatown Branch, SOM worked closely with Chicago Public Library officials to identify opportunities … Continued
Anyone who explores San Francisco’s Transbay district today encounters a slice of a city in flux. At one extreme, structural steel pushes toward the sky and straddles gridlocked streets. At the other, alleyways sprout life that would have been unimaginable a generation ago. There’s similar care on the corner to the west, where a 40-story … Continued
Overseen by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA), the Transbay program includes the creation of the Transit Center District. The high-density mixed-use neighborhood currently under construction will have retail space, hotels, open space, market-rate housing, and a high proportion of affordable housing. “We’re building a place where people will be able to take public transit … Continued
In Ghana, like many tropical countries around the world, people widely use and export coconuts for their fruit, milk, and cooking oil. The husks are thrown away by the millions, leaving to waste what might instead be transformed into a multifaceted building material. “The coconut is not just any waste product; it has a lot … Continued