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SOM’s Moon Village part of “Mission Spatiale,” a major new exhibition about space exploration at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is participating in “Mission Spatiale,” a new permanent exhibition at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris, France. The exhibition presents space exploration through an immersive visitor experience whilst providing an overview of current and future research, technology and discussion about space missions. The exhibition opens on October … Continued

AIA Chicago Awards SOM with 6 Design Excellence Awards at Designight

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We are honored to announce that SOM has received multiple awards at this year’s AIA Chicago Awards. Our Chicago Studio Renovation won the Honor Award in the Interior Architecture Large category and was a finalist in the Office category for the Lerch Bates People’s Choice Awards. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) … Continued

Benton Johnson Speaks About COB3 on CAC’s Talking Timber Panel

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Principal Benton Johnson spoke at the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) on the “Talking Timber: Designing Future Cities in Wood.” His presentation focused on the benefits and techniques of mass timber construction for the COB3 office building in San Mateo, California, and Billie Jean King Library in Long Beach. A part of the Talking Timber lecture … Continued

AN Interiors Ranks SOM Among the Top 50 Architects and Designers of 2023

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For the past six years, AN Interior has been acknowledging the Top 50 architecture and design firms operating within North America, with a focus on interiors. The companies featured in this year’s lineup go beyond mere creativity and imagination; they are driven by a commitment to putting their philosophies into practice, infusing every design detail … Continued

Applications for SOM’s 2024 Winter Shadowship Now Open

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Applications have opened for SOM’s 2024 Winter Shadowship program, taking place from January 8-12. Sponsored by SOM’s Arquitectos, Asian Alliance, NOMA, Pride, and Women’s Initiative groups, this week-long program offers an immersive professional experience, mentorship, and guidance to students of all backgrounds. The program is open to applicants who are planning careers in architecture, engineering, … Continued

Join SOM at the 2023 CTBUH Conference in Singapore

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SOM will have a big presence at the 2023 CTBUH International Conference in Singapore. Five towers—8 Shenton Way, Urban Sequoia, Pearl River Tower, 800 Fulton Market, and Suzhou Supertall, which all received Awards of Excellence in July—are set to compete in a series of presentations to be named the best overall project in their respective … Continued

Marzia Sedino Listed on Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Women in STEM

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Bio-Block™ Spiral Opens at Chicago Architecture Biennial

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Bio-Block™ Spiral has opened to the public at 167 Green Street for the fifth edition of the Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB5). Constructed out of algae-based Bio-Blocks™ developed in partnership with Prometheus Materials, the Bio-Block Spiral echoes the shell-like material by creating a public space for gathering and contemplation in Chicago’s Fulton Market District. Reflecting on … Continued

Ellen Lou appointed President of Institute for Transportation & Development Policy

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SOM Urban Designer & Planner Ellen Lou, FAIA, AICP, LEED-AP BD+C is now serving as President of the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP), a global organization that provides expertise and guidance to mitigate the impacts of climate change, improve air quality, and support prosperous, sustainable, and equitable cities. Leading SOM’s City Design Practice, … Continued

Now open: UCSF Pride Hall at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

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When designing for scientific discovery we go above and beyond functional requirements, —creating inspiring collaborative workplaces where researchers can make the discoveries that will shape our future. This is no truer than in University of California, San Francisco Pride Hall: the new research and academic building at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) that opened this … Continued