New York, NY: Time Magazine named Al Hamra Tower one of the best inventions of 2011 in its November 28, 2011 Inventions issue, which includes the “50 most inspired ideas, innovations and revolutions, from the microscopic to the stratospheric.” Al Hamra Tower, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), is the only completed building to … Continued
The SOM-designed U.S. Embassy in Beijing is the winner of a 2013 Greening Diplomacy Initiative Award, bestowed by the Department of State. The award aims to improve the environmental sustainability of the Department of State’s global operations and to encourage foreign embassies in Washington, D.C., to do the same. Advanced by the department’s Greening Council … Continued
SOM’s University Center at The New School will be featured in an exhibition at this year’s Moscow Architecture Biennale. The show, called “New York: Grid City,” will examine how the architecture of New York City is shaped and informed by its grid plan. Thirteen projects are presented as case studies, including the University Center, a … Continued
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) has awarded two SOM projects a National Award of Merit. “Retrofit Chicago” won in the High-Performance Initiative category, and “A New Generation of Buildings to Address Outdoor Contaminants” won in the High-Performance Innovation category.
The Cliff Dwellers Club has served Chicago as a gathering place for those both involved and interested in the arts for more than 100 years. Once located above the Orchestra Hall in quarters designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw, the organization has often counted architects among its members, including employees of SOM. To make way … Continued
Chicago, IL: The SOM-designed Zhengzhou Greenland Plaza has opened its doors to its office users. The circular 60-story tower takes its place as the tallest building in the central Chinese city. Located in the northeast portion of Zhengzhou, the 280-meter-tall tower’s circular form is a response to the surrounding development’s shape that centers on a … Continued
LOS ANGELES – Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP was celebrated at the 44th Annual Los Angeles Architectural Awards today at a gala luncheon hosted by the Los Angeles Business Council that drew hundreds of the region’s leading architects, designers and building professionals. More than 35 world-class projects from across the architectural spectrum were recognized at … Continued
Miami, FL – In a ceremony today, Miami Mayor Tomás Pedro Regalado, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, and All Aboard Florida executives unveiled designs for All Aboard Florida‘s new multimodal hub for Miami, planned and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM). In addition to the Miami hub, SOM is also planning and … Continued
Architizer, a leading website for architects and design enthusiasts, announced today that the SOM-designed Cayan Tower has won a Popular Choice A+ Award in the Residential High-Rise (16+ Floors) category. The helical skyscraper was one of five finalists in a public voting period that ran from March 4 to 21, 2014. Located in Dubai, the … Continued
Two SOM projects have received 2013 Region Technology Awards from ASHRAE Region VI. Pearl River and Zhengzhou Greenland Plaza both won first place in the Commercial category.