Set on a picturesque campus in coastal Maine, Bowdoin College is one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. Founded in 1794, its alumni include luminaries such as Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. In 2004, the institution tapped SOM to create a master plan that would guide campus development for the next 50 years … Continued
For years, Nanjing’s Riverfront District has lacked vitality and a strong connection to the city center. SOM’s master plan aims to change this by radically transforming three kilometers along the neglected Yangtze River. The 236-hectare plan calls for the creation of five mixed-use neighborhoods with good transit connections and waterfront access. The architecture, circulation, and … Continued
The Knight Building plays a critical role on the Stanford University campus. Housing deans and emeritus faculty, the facility is situated between two existing buildings that belong to the Graduate School of Business (GSB). The area master plan reconciles the architecture of the neighboring buildings and creates a plaza that gives the GSB a sense … Continued
This plan for an emerging Malaysian city establishes a visionary framework for a new mixed-use development encompassing roughly 2,020 hectares. Densely programmed to foster urban vitality yet mindful of preserving open space, SOM’s comprehensive scheme includes residences, retail, offices, light industrial areas, and outdoor amenities. The project demonstrates a sincere commitment to sustainability. The design … Continued