The 286-key boutique hotel, located on the iconic Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, rises from the southeast corner of Sunset Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard. Originally designed as The James, and subsequently rebranded as The Jeremy and then 1 Hotel West Hollywood, the 388,000-square-foot, two-tower complex includes two restaurants, a private rooftop lounge, pool deck, … Continued
Mixed-use goes vertical 875 North Michigan Avenue, formerly known as John Hancock Center, the world’s first mixed-use tower, is an architectural icon representing the close collaboration between architect Bruce Graham and structural engineer Fazlur Khan. The building remains an archetype for the collaborative ideal that continues to make SOM a leader in a wide spectrum … Continued
A centerpiece for a new neighborhood Hudson Yards is the largest private real estate development in the history of the United States, and the largest development in New York City since Rockefeller Center was built in the 1930s. This six-block area on Manhattan’s West Side, comprising 28 acres over active railroad tracks and tunnels, reimagines … Continued
A soaring landmark for Jakarta Unveiled in 2013, the design for Pertamina Energy Tower presented a vision for a stunning new landmark rising more than 500 meters above the capital city’s skyline. Complemented by a performing arts and exhibition pavilion, a mosque, and a central energy plant, SOM designed the 99-story “beacon of energy” to … Continued
A site at the center Guoco Tower resides at the intersection of several prominent neighborhoods in Singapore. Sited amid the Central Business District, the historic Chinatown, and rapidly developing neighborhoods to the south and east, the tower marks a gateway to the waterfront city. Its design realizes the shared vision of the Singapore Urban Redevelopment … Continued
A Distinctive Structural Expression The design of Cayan Tower, a helical skyscraper that marks the Dubai skyline, is at once remarkable and subtle. The residential tower is a pure expression of the idea that a building’s form should directly follow its structural framework. While the skyscraper’s floor plates are all identical, each is slightly rotated … Continued
SOM’s expansion and renovation of the Adelaide Convention Centre bolsters the city’s standing as an international destination while providing local residents with a new civic landmark. Built over an active rail yard, the facility shares a site with several prominent venues, including the State Parliament Building, and reconnects a historic district to Adelaide’s scenic waterfront. … Continued
Surrounded by Victoria Harbor on three sides, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre occupies a highly visible location in this growing city. SOM’s extension to the building became a prototype for convention center design when it opened in 1997. Today, the center remains an important landmark. The principal design element is a distinctive roof, … Continued
A new chapter for Detroit Building on a ten-year initiative led by the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, SOM developed a framework plan for Detroit’s East Riverfront District, which lies adjacent to one of the world’s busiest international border crossings along the Detroit River. The framework plan is designed to preserve more riverfront land for public use, … Continued
Design for a dynamic district Seeking to create a nexus for the Lincoln Park community, Hines and McCaffery Interests partnered with SOM and Antunovich Associates to design a new 1.1 million-square-foot mixed-use development on the site of the former Children’s Memorial Hospital. Adjacent to one of the city’s busiest transit corridors, and within walking distance … Continued