SOM’s Cayan Tower has been named 2014’s Best Architecture Multiple Residence project in Dubai by the International Property Awards. The judging committee, chaired by three members of the House of Lords in the British Parliament, reviewed hundreds of entries, assessed projects based on aesthetics, sustainability, and design. Launched in 1995, the International Property Awards celebrate … Continued
The American Conservatory Theater’s renovation of the old Strand Theater is one of the biggest projects in the current revitalization of the Mid-Market neighborhood, and lots of progress has been made since ground first broke more than a year ago….Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is leading the redesign, with Page & Turnbull on board as the … Continued
SOM’s London office occupies a floor of the SOM-designed Broadgate Tower, the pinnacle of the Broadgate estate in the City of London. Our 11,000 sq ft fit-out is designed to respect and express the key architectural and structural principles of this 35-storey tower, while providing an inspiring work atmosphere for our 80 London-based employees.
SOM has been selected to design a courthouse as part of an expansive new judicial complex in Indianapolis. An article in The Indianapolis Star touts the economical aspects of the project, citing that “building and operating the proposed new Marion County Justice Complex would be less expensive than the current cost of operating facilities.”
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company at 510 Fifth Avenue created a new model for the American bank building when it was completed in 1954. One of the first examples of a glass curtain wall, the SOM-designed building stunned the public and architects alike with its transparency. Behind its transparent façade, vast luminous ceilings contributed to the … Continued
The ASHRAE Illinois Chapter has awarded the San Bernardino Justice Center its 2014 Excellence in Engineering Award. The honor recognizes projects that achieve optimal performance due to exemplary MEP systems design. Each of the 16 winning projects will advance to the ASHRAE Regional Technology Awards, the next tier of the prestigious honors program. At 361,700 … Continued
Plans to build a new Criminal Justice Complex in Marion County are moving forward. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced Friday that WMB Heartland Justice Partners is the preferred bidder chosen to finance, design, build and operate the complex. The $408 million facility will be a public-private partnership built on the site of the old General … Continued
The Partners of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) are pleased to announce the release of SOM Journal 9 (Berlin: Hatje Cantz). The publication is the ninth installment in a continuing series that highlights the conceptual undercurrents being developed at SOM. SOM Journal 9 presents a selection of recent projects by the firm as chosen … Continued
The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) is pleased to announce the winners of its Built by Women New York City (BxW NYC) competition for structures and environments led by women working in architecture, landscape, engineering, and construction. With over 350 unique nominations, the distinguished jury had a rich pool from which to select 100 sites. … Continued
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, together with the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, has awarded SOM with three 2014 GOOD DESIGN Awards. The awards, which recognize SOM’s rebranding, website, and SOM Foundation posters, celebrates the new brand identity of the firm, which is designed to reflect the ethos … Continued