SOM has been selected through an international competition to design the Hetao North District N-05 Parcel, completing the first phase of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Park—an ambitious cross-border science and technology initiative. Located along the Shenzhen River at the boundary between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, the project is part of the broader … Continued
In Manhattan’s West Side—a stretch of Midtown spanning from Penn Station to Hudson Yards—a new network of public spaces and pathways now links the district above and below ground. To a visitor, these connections might feel like a single, master-planned vision. In reality, they are the result of several distinct projects, many of them decades … Continued
On the latest episode of Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED podcast, SOM Design Partner Ryan Culligan reflects on his career and the values that define his approach to architecture—designing environments that are high-performing, resilient, and connected to the natural world. He shares how this perspective has guided projects ranging from calm, light-filled airport concourses to future healthcare … Continued
SOM is proud to announce the design of a new transit-oriented development in New Taipei City’s Xindian district. The mixed-use project will transform the area into a vibrant neighborhood with integrated residential living, Class-A commercial office space, and retail and entertainment—connecting to transit and embedded within a lush network of landscaped spaces that extend the … Continued
In its latest issue, Green Building & Design magazine recounts the story of the transformation of Appleton Public Library, tracing the journey of one of the city’s most beloved civic institutions from a dated Brutalist structure to a vibrant, sustainable community hub. The article follows the evolution of a building long at the center of … Continued
SOM is realizing the new design for the Las Vegas Museum of Art (LVMA) as architect of record for Francis Kéré. The museum today unveiled details of its new 60,000-square-foot building—the city’s first freestanding art museum, serving millions of Las Vegas residents and visitors worldwide. Conceptually, the building mirrors the organic form of the African … Continued
Our approach to interior design draws on the resources of our multidisciplinary firm, taking a holistic approach that anticipates changes in the way we live and work. Spanning scales from a single light fixture to the transformation of an entire hotel, seven of our projects and products—two winners and five finalists—were recognized by Interior Design … Continued
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled SOM’s design for the Palm Jebel Ali Friday Mosque, a landmark project that will form the spiritual and cultural heart of the new residential community off the coast of Dubai. Accommodating up to 1,000 worshippers, the mosque reflects a dialogue between Islamic tradition and modern … Continued
Join SOM as we participate in the 2026 Rowlett Lecture Series, hosted by the CRS Center at Texas A&M University, March 23-24, 2026. The program focuses on the convergence of art and science in contemporary architecture. Led by SOM leaders across architecture, structural engineering, and the environment, the lecture will examine how creativity, engineering, technology, … Continued
Tapping into an often overlooked reserve of existing building materials, the installation demonstrates how material reuse and innovative structural design can offer a scalable, low-carbon alternative to conventional construction CHICAGO, IL—A new timber pavilion made from reclaimed wood has opened in Chicago’s Millennium Park as part of the 2025 Chicago Architecture Biennial. Designed and engineered … Continued