The School of Film and Television (SFTV) is one of the fastest growing departments at Loyola Marymount University-with an expanding student enrollment, new faculty and staff hires, and recently added degree and certificate programs. To accommodate this growth, the university acquired 50,000 square feet of off-campus space in the nearby Playa Vista neighborhood. This new … Continued
Adapting historic architecture to serve the community The new West Loop library is the first-ever Chicago Public Library branch in the community and the 81st for the city. Donated to the City of Chicago by Sterling Bay as part of the ongoing development and transformation of the West Loop, the two-story adaptive reuse project preserves … Continued
Located in a vibrant center-city district characterized by bold architecture, New Futura is a striking addition to the Singapore skyline. The design of the residential complex is inspired by rigorous patterns, rich hardwoods, the beauty of repetition, and strong and precise detail. Integrated massing and programming and an efficient facade strategy are key to the … Continued
Harrow Square is a new mixed-use development adjacent to Harrow on the Hill Station in outer London, providing 318 apartments, a public library, retail, and a new public square. Developed as part of a joint venture between Hyde New Homes and Barratt London, the project includes the tallest building in the London Borough of Harrow … Continued
The 7.8-mile-long Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge was built in 1958 to connect the Indiana Toll Road to the Dan Ryan Expressway in Illinois. Its elegant toll plaza serves as an iconic gateway between the two states, defined by a steel canopy, neon signage, and stainless steel toll booths. As communications and transportation technology evolved through … Continued
Founded in 1998, technology company IPsoft rapidly grew into a global enterprise in less than two decades. In order to create a unified identity across multiple locations around the world, IPsoft partnered with SOM. Through three simultaneous projects in New York, London, and Tokyo, SOM helped the company create a design language that is consistent … Continued
Leveraging public investment The Jakarta Transit-Oriented Development Master Plan establishes the vision, principles, and framework to implement new infrastructure, public realm improvements, and mixed-use development. MRT Jakarta will be the first mass rapid transit rail system in the capital, and SOM’s master plan leverages the city’s investment to guide future urban growth and connectivity. In … Continued
New life for a city landmark Originally completed in 1914, the Cook County Hospital building is a designated Chicago Landmark and once stood as the symbolic heart of the Illinois Medical District healthcare community. Vacant for nearly two decades, the building had fallen into a severe state of disrepair and was threatened with demolition. Instead, … Continued
Bringing brands together The new headquarters for Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) consolidates the operations of various brands—Saks, Lord & Taylor, and Gilt, among others—in seven floors of Brookfield Place in Lower Manhattan. The new offices, comprising 350,000 square feet, benefit from panoramic views above the city and New York Harbor. Accentuating fashion The interior design … Continued
When MetroTech Center was built in the 1990s as part of an ambitious urban renewal scheme for downtown Brooklyn, a large financial services company established a major presence at the new technology park. More than two decades later, Brooklyn has become not only a magnet for tech and entrepreneurial companies, but also an increasingly in-demand … Continued