Join SOM at the ULI Fall Meeting in Chicago for an Inside Look at Key Projects

The 2021 ULI Fall Meeting, held in Chicago from October 11–14, features hybrid virtual and in-person programming for all attendees. A series of panel discussions featuring Luke Leung, Julie Michiels, Dawveed Scully, Carlos Talero, Christopher Hall, Ian Kaminski-Coughlin, and Alex Kisiel will address a range of topics including P3 processes, unlocking the potential of an … Continued

Politecnico di Milano Awards Mark Sarkisian an Honorary Degree in Civil Engineering

The Politecnico di Milano honored Mark Sarkisian, SOM Structural and Seismic Engineering Partner, with an Honorary Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering on September 23, 2021. The Honorary Degree was conferred during a special ceremony that included a keynote lecture titled “Engineering as Art”, presented by Mark. Earlier this year, Mark was elected to the prestigious … Continued

T.J. Gottesdiener Speaks About His Career in New York at The Cooper Union

On Thursday, October 14, Managing Partner T.J. Gottesdiener will give a lecture on his career in New York City at the Great Hall at the Cooper Union. The event, titled “SOM In New York: The Complex Role of the Architect in the Transformation of The City,” will be T.J.’s very first talk reflecting his four-decade … Continued

New SOM Collaboration With Artist Janet Echelman Now on View in Munich

SOM engineers collaborated with artist Janet Echelman on her new art piece “Earthtime 1.26 Munich” at Odeonsplatz in Munich. The sculpture is part of the artist’s global “Earthtime” series and is composed entirely of hollow braid synthetic fiber ropes, with 1,380 feet of rope and 91 spliced connections anchored to the four supporting structures with … Continued

49 South Van Ness Wins “Leading Edge” Recognition at 2021 AIA California Design Awards

49 South Van Ness has been honored with the Leading Edge award as part of the 2021 AIA California Design Awards. The Leading Edge award recognizes design excellence as well as sustainability and resiliency. 49 South Van Ness is a mixed-use development that brings several San Francisco City Departments involved in the design and construction … Continued

ULI Recognizes Three SOM Projects in Global Awards for Excellence

SOM has two finalists and a Special Mention in the Urban Land Institute’s 2021 Global Awards for Excellence. Harrow Square received the Special Mention, and the Nihonbashi 2-Chome Development and Wuhan Tiandi Site A were recognized as finalists. The award recognizes exceptional urban development projects with positive land use and strong impacts on the local … Continued

Manhattan Loft Gardens Wins RIBA London Award

Manhattan Loft Gardens has won a 2021 RIBA London Award. The tower, which combines a five-star hotel, The Stratford, with apartments, won in the East London category. For the 42-story tower, SOM’s designers envisioned a vertical community that cultivated community and inspire gathering. Manhattan Loft Gardens’ double-cantilevered form allows for the incorporation of three sky … Continued

Bronzeville Lakefront Development Could Pick Up Where Michael Reese Hospital Left Off

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