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SOM to Present Special Commission on Space Architecture at the 23rd International Exhibition of Triennale Milano

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Opening on July 15, 2022, the 23rd International Exhibition of Triennale Milano is titled “Unknown Unknowns: An Introduction to Mysteries.” SOM has been invited to contribute one of four special commissions at the center of the triennial show organized by Italy’s most significant cultural institution focused on design. Curated by astrophysicist Ersilia Vaudo, “Unknown Unknowns” … Continued

Two SOM Projects Win Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 2022 Awards

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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has named two SOM projects as 2022 Award of Excellence winners.   The Hangzhou GT Land Jumeriah was recognized in the Structural Engineering category for its geometrically radical form and precise composition. The three structures–a seven-story retail podium, a 26-story residential building, and a 43-story office … Continued

Ayala Triangle Gardens Ranks as a Finalist for ULI Asia Pacific Awards of Excellence

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Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2 was listed as one of twenty-four exceptional real estate development projects shortlisted as finalists for the 2022 ULI Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence. Finalists were selected amongst sixty-two projects submitted entries to the competition from across the region. The winners will be announced on June 21 at the 2022 Asia … Continued

500 Folsom Wins SEAONC 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Award

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500 Folsom, a mixed-use residential tower at the gateway of San Francisco, has been honored with the 2022 Award of Merit by the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC) Excellence in Engineering Awards. The architectural and structural designs for 500 Folsom were conceived by SOM and meaningfully enhanced through collaboration with small business partners … Continued

Three SOM Projects Recognized in NYCxDESIGN Awards

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Three SOM projects were recognized in the 2022 NYCxDESIGN Awards, a program presented by Interior Design magazine that honors projects and products built and created throughout New York City. The Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations won the civic/institutional category. The Permanent Mission is designed to harmonize with New York’s … Continued

Soaring Aerial Walkway Welcomes International Passengers to Seattle-Tacoma Airport’s Newest Facility

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The most complex building project in SEA’s 70+ year history, the new facility expands capacity and speeds up the international arrivals process. The new, expanded International Arrivals Facility (IAF) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is now open. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) led the design team, replacing a 50-year-old arrivals facility with a dynamic structure … Continued

Hangzhou GT Land Jumeirah Wins SEAONC Award of Excellence Copy

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Hangzhou GT Land Jumeirah has received the 2021 Award of Excellence by the Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC). Awards were announced during SEAONC’s Annual Awards Virtual Event on May 4, 2021. The SEAONC Awards recognize firms and projects for demonstrating outstanding achievements and models of excellence in structural engineering. Hangzhou GT Land Jumeirah … Continued

SPLAM and Urban Sequoia Make Fast Company’s List of World Changing Ideas

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SOM is excited to share that two projects, the SPLAM Timber Pavilion and Urban Sequoia, were included in Fast Company’s 2022 list of World Changing Ideas. The two research projects take an innovative approach to engineering sustainable buildings, and among the firms recognized in this year’s award program, SOM was the only architecture firm to … Continued

This Chicago Office Building Looks Ahead With Workplace Wellbeing

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Georgi Petrov to Co-Lead Workshop on Space Architecture at MIT

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On Thursday, April 28th, SOM Senior Associate Principal Georgi Petrov will co-lead a workshop at “Beyond the Cradle 2022: Life in Space,” an event hosted by MIT. Petrov will be facilitating the “Space Architecture” workshop at 3:45 p.m. ET, along with several experts in the field. In this workshop, participants will complete a design thinking … Continued