Reimagining the science center for the 21st century Since its founding in 1870, Wellesley College has been a pioneer in science education for women. More than a century and a half later, SOM reimagined the institution’s science center to accommodate an increased demand for STEM education and a 21st-century style of learning. With new spaces … Continued
Thames City is a key part of Nine Elms, Europe’s largest regeneration zone. Born out of SOM’s New Covent Garden Market Plan, Thames City provides around 1,500 new homes overlooking the River Thames and over 2.5 acres of interconnected publicly accessible space. In addition to the planning of the site, SOM designed three residential high-rise … Continued
A sculptural tower designed for America’s largest bank With its crystalline bay window facade and irregular setbacks, 555 California Street—formerly the global headquarters of Bank of America—emerges as an architectural centerpiece of San Francisco’s financial district. The office complex consists of a 52-story tower and a glass-enclosed banking hall, atop a four-level base nestled into … Continued
SOM conceived this exhibition center as a “living room” for Zhongshan, a burgeoning industrial city of 1.3 million people. The complex includes comfortable lobbies and meeting spaces, versatile dining areas, administrative support areas, VIP suites, a central high-performance engineering plant, and a grand plaza. The plaza, which can accommodate a variety of events, is one … Continued
This new mixed-use complex in Shenzhen’s Longgang District is designed to be a vibrant hub for business and entertainment. SOM’s master plan is based on the concept of a 21st-century village — where narrow streets define a human-scaled pedestrian environment, and where offices, shops, cinemas, restaurants, and a luxury hotel are all linked to a … Continued
As the Chinese city of Nanchang continues to grow as an important center of commerce and culture, the Nanchang Greenland Exhibition Center builds on this momentum. It provides the capital of Jiangxi Province with a world-class facility for events, fairs, and exhibitions that will further strengthen the region’s economy and expand cultural offerings. The expansive, … Continued
Technological advancements are spurring new ways of learning in medical schools. The UCSD Telemedicine Building responds to these changes while also meeting an anticipated growth in enrollment. Situated at the intersection of two major pedestrian routes, the facility serves as a welcoming doorway to the university’s School of Medicine. A dramatic glass sunscreen hangs from … Continued
Building on a progressive legacy For more than a century, The New School has been at the forefront of progressive education, with design and social research driving approaches to studying contemporary issues. In recent decades, the school has built on this legacy to grow into a major degree-granting university with 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. … 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
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