A historic building gets a bright, airy renovation Located in San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square District, this new workplace for a financial firm brings light and warmth to an 1887 masonry building. Originally constructed as a livery stable and carriage house, the Kentucky Stables Building was converted to office space in the 1970s. A series … Continued
A new era for Kirkland Hall Kirkland Hall was one of the first buildings to be constructed at Vanderbilt University. The structure, originally known as “Main Building,” has undergone several transformations since its initial construction. Built in 1875 in a Victorian Gothic style, the building was rebuilt after a 1905 fire in red brick and … Continued
A new neighborhood anchor Among the first in a new wave of buildings that are transforming West Palm Beach into a major urban center—with an international airport and the SOM-designed Brightline station just a short drive away—One Flagler brings the standards of a high-end New York office building to this growing downtown. It sits prominently … Continued
Located at the edge of Puerto Vallarta’s marina, Alisia is a distinctive addition to the coastline of this famous resort town. The design for the 27-floor tower celebrates locally crafted materials and finishes that reflect Mexico’s rich architectural heritage. To create the tower’s distinctive presence, SOM collaborated with a local cement manufacturer to create a … Continued
A New Hub Along the Silk Road Once a vital outpost on the ancient Silk Road, Urumqi has emerged as a dynamic urban hub and a centerpiece of China’s westward development strategy. Positioned at the geographical center of the Eurasian continent, Urumqi serves as a critical node for trade and cultural exchange in the Silk … Continued
Introducing a 24/7 neighborhood Austin, Texas, has endeavored to revitalize the North Austin neighborhood into a mixed-use district that boosts the city’s vitality. Situated within this emerging commercial and entertainment district and adjacent to a new CapMetro light rail station, Verde Square is an entirely new mixed-use development directly adjacent to Q2 Stadium—the city’s largest … Continued
Envisioning the heart of the campus For many years, Kuwait University educated its students across a range of buildings throughout Kuwait City. As the premier public university in the country, the growing institution needed a centralized campus for the 21st century—a nucleus for its community and 40,000-student body to gather for study, collaboration, performances, exhibits, … Continued
Establishing a new headquarters The Robert A. Iger Building brings The Walt Disney Company’s news, editorial, live productions, streaming services, advertising, and more, together under one roof. Spanning a full city block at 7 Hudson Square, the building is conceived as a vertical campus, packing a dense collection of studios, newsrooms, offices, and outdoor spaces. … Continued
Prioritizing public space The block-long site of One City Centre—located between the Phloen Chit skytrain station and the U.S. Embassy and Consulate—presented an enormous opportunity. For a neighborhood with relatively little public space, the site became the perfect setting to create a new urban landscape. The project introduces terraced gardens, a reflecting pool, a waterfall, … Continued
A new kind of biotech campus Genesis Marina sits between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, a region that is home to the world’s largest cluster of biotech companies. Created to meet growing demand in this sector and to connect the Bay Area’s scientific community, it is innovative in its approach as a multi-tenant campus. Purpose-built … Continued