A landmark for Sydney’s business district The design for 100 Mount Street is inspired by Sydney’s rich architectural landscape and shaped by SOM’s legacy of innovation in architecture and structural engineering. The 35-story office tower offers panoramic views of Sydney Harbor, the Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbor Bridge, while creating welcoming new public spaces … Continued
Tackling a tough site Opened in 1856 and renovated in the mid-1980s, the Chicago transit station previously known as Randolph Street Terminal was an extraordinarily difficult space. Hemmed in by rail lines beneath and the street above, the station’s layout posed significant challenges. SOM utilized design, engineering, and lighting expertise to transform a critical but … Continued
Seeking new solutions for sustainability Buildings are the world’s number one source of greenhouse gas emissions. In New York City, home to the largest school district in the nation, the numbers add up: its 1,600 schools account for nearly 40 percent of emissions from municipal buildings. With the Kathleen Grimm School for Leadership and Sustainability … Continued
Anchor for a revitalized district Chongqing, a port city, sought to breathe new life into its commercial district, Jiangbei. As part of a redevelopment master plan, the city commissioned the design of a central park and plaza that would be anchored by the Jianianhua Center. The building is a visible symbol of the revitalization goals: … Continued
Responding to the rapid development of three-dimensional modeling software, Autodesk sought to create a customer briefing center to introduce their products to a diverse group of clients. SOM’s design articulates their brand identity and core messages and creates a system to showcase the versatility of their products within a flexible, multimedia environment. The 4,000-square-foot center … Continued
New and reimagined spaces for learning The master plan for the Middle and Upper Division Campus sets the stage for new and varied approaches to education. To accommodate mobile learners who rely on new technology, the plan provides spaces that support independent and team-based discovery, along with informal study and meeting spaces. At the heart … Continued
1111 Sunset Boulevard, a mixed-use development on the edge of downtown Los Angeles, seeks to transform a long-dormant site into a modern community hub. The 5.5-acre property, formerly the site of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) headquarters designed by architect William Pereira, is located on a designated transportation corridor in the city of Los Angeles’ … Continued
To increase the organization’s outreach in Marin, the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank (SFMFB) relocated its North Bay facility to San Rafael in 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic began. As the crisis unfolded, SFMFB nearly doubled the number of households served, going from 48 million to 75 million pounds of food distributed annually. The new … Continued
Built in the 1950s to provide housing for military families after World War II, the Parkmerced neighborhood in San Francisco has declined in recent years. SOM’s redevelopment plan represents a remarkable opportunity to transform this large, aging housing complex and its surrounding area into a vibrant, sustainable community. In addition to new energy-efficient residential buildings, … Continued
Creating a new front door for New York Moynihan Train Hall is one of the most monumental civic projects undertaken in New York City in a generation. More than a century after the construction of the original Penn Station, and almost six decades after its demolition, the opening of the train hall on New Year’s … Continued