Anchoring Beijing’s burgeoning new Dawangjing business district, the recently completed Beijing Greenland Center is situated on the city’s northeast side, equidistant from Beijing’s bustling core and the Beijing Capital International Airport. Sustainable, elegant, and efficient, the project includes 173,000 square meters of workspace and retail. The 260-meter-tall, 55-story tower is clad in an intricate, trapezoidal … Continued
The State/Lake Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) station is located at an important junction within the Chicago Loop and has historically provided convenient access to downtown shopping, theater, and business. The importance of this station has only grown over time, and to support increased ridership and improve access for present and future needs, the Chicago Department … Continued
Centerpiece for a new city district At the edge of downtown Atlanta, a dramatic urban transformation is taking shape: A long-underused railway corridor, a zone spanning 50 acres, is the site for the Centennial Yards development. This new mixed-use district will reconnect surrounding communities and create several new city blocks. Close to the energy of … Continued
A newsroom for a new era of journalism With its downtown lease expiring, The Baltimore Sun decided to consolidate operations into its printing facility in Port Covington, a former industrial area along the waterfront that is now transforming into a modern, mixed-use district. Built in 1998 with the intent to eventually serve as a corporate … Continued
Located in the bustling heart of Hong Kong, adjacent to the World Trade Centre, Tower 535 creates an exciting new destination in Causeway Bay. The tower includes a vibrant mix of retail, entertainment, and dining venues along with commercial and office space. With its slender aspect and offset core, the building is configured as a … Continued
A collaboration begins In 2008, Valli, the renowned manufacturer of door handles, engaged SOM to design a new collection for its Fusital line of architect-designed hardware. Using aerodynamics software from the auto industry for visualization and early forms of 3D printing to build models for ergonomic testing, the team created a collection of simple yet … Continued
With its 50-year plan for Texas Medical Center (TMC), SOM developed a cohesive growth strategy for one of the world’s largest medical campuses. Encompassing 675 acres, an area nearly equal to downtown Houston, TMC is the city’s largest employer, it houses 54 separate institutions, with a daytime population of up to 70,000 medical professionals, support … Continued
This elegant roof deck creates a hybrid work and entertainment space atop the Manhattan office building of Grey Group, a leading advertising firm. It features three distinct but interconnected zones that satisfy a variety of needs, from private conversations to large launch parties. The deck’s centerpiece is the “Pavilion,” a 14-foot-high steel pergola with ipé … Continued
The United States Consulate General in Guangzhou represents a new era in the design of diplomatic facilities. Representing American values while respecting Guangzhou’s physical and cultural landscape, the project consists of seven structures across the 7.5-acre site. The dominant structure is a four-story building that houses the primary diplomatic facilities of the Consulate General complex. … Continued
Defining luxury with nature Carmichael Residences addresses an increasing demand for high-rise living in Tardeo, a neighborhood known for its historic bungalows and lush gardens. SOM’s design creates a tranquil refuge that elegantly befits its surroundings with a western red cedar facade and plantings visible across its floors. Greenery cascades down the 21-story building’s overhangs, … Continued