Giving new purpose to a modernist gem In 1971, SOM, Wurster, Bernardi & Emmons, and consulting architect Pietro Belluschi collaborated to design 345 Montgomery, the flagship banking hall for Bank of America. Situated on a sloped site in San Francisco’s financial district, the building shares a plaza with 555 California Street, originally designed as the … Continued
A new landmark for Dubai’s creative district Rising 45 stories above the Dubai Design District—home to the city’s artistic community and the annual Dubai Design Week—Atélis introduces a new model for urban living along Dubai Creek. The tower’s curving, petal-like balconies—inspired by the Al Samer, the UAE’s national flower—create a distinctive silhouette and woven texture. … Continued
A unifying headquarters The Airport Police Facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) creates a new headquarters for the world’s largest police agency dedicated to airport safety and security. Previously dispersed across nine buildings, the nearly 1,100-person force finally comes together in its first purpose-built facility. The design of the headquarters takes advantage of the … Continued
Architecture that reflects a museum’s evolution The David Geffen Galleries is LACMA’s new home for its permanent collection. Designed by architect Peter Zumthor in collaboration with SOM, the newest building in LACMA’s campus will showcase works from the museum’s vast collection, reflecting the breadth of the largest encyclopedic art institution in the western United States. … Continued
A new era of healthcare for the Lowcountry Rising in the heart of North Charleston, the Roper Hospital campus marks a bold step into the future of healthcare—one that fuses innovation, resilience, and regional identity. Working in partnership with the architecture firm E4H, SOM designed a facility that seamlessly integrates operational efficiency within a supportive, … Continued
A historic investment in New York City’s future In the early 1900s, the area around the new Grand Central Terminal was redeveloped as Terminal City, a mixed-use district that was among the first large-scale transit-oriented developments in the United States. Today, the site directly east of the terminal, currently home to a 34-story hotel, brims … Continued
Two schools under one roof At Temple University, long-established programs in media, communications, film, and the performing arts have continued to see increasing student interest. To meet this growth and support a new generation of emerging industry leaders, the Klein College of Media and Communications and the Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts (CPCA) needed … Continued
Enabling diplomacy through architecture SOM’s modern complex for the U.S. Embassy Windhoek creates a new state-of-the-art facility for Namibia’s capital. Designed to foster collaboration on initiatives advancing education, health, trade, and wildlife conservation, the embassy meets stringent security and performance standards with a series of low, stone-clad structures that harmonize with the city and surrounding … Continued
Scaling up student housing The new San Benito Student Housing development will introduce apartment-style residences and an inclusive new hub for student life at the northwest corner of campus, all connected to the surrounding natural landscape. The first in a two-phase effort to substantially increase the number of student residences on campus by 2029, San … Continued
A center for climate solutions The New York Climate Exchange is the result of a bold initiative spearheaded by City of New York and The Trust for Governors Island—a vision to reimagine a treasured public space as a local and global hub for climate science. Working with anchor institution Stony Brook University, which will build … Continued