Burj Khalifa in Dubai and Guoco Tower in Singapore are featured in the Fall/Winter issue of Christie’s International Real Estate magazine. The biannual publication, which reaches more than 500,000 readers worldwide, showcases exceptional properties that define modern luxury. In the feature titled “Homes Above the Horizon,” the magazine explores premier high-rise residences around the world, … Continued
National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, is an opportunity to explore and honor the rich cultures and significant contributions of individuals of Hispanic and Latinx origin. At SOM, our Hispanic and Latinx employee resource group, Arquitectos, supports our colleagues through career development, mentorship, and community connection, while also serving … Continued
Andrew Leung, Associate Principal in our City Design Practice, was recently featured in Urban Design Forum’s Member Spotlight series, where he discusses his work designing for climate resilience at multiple scales. “We work across many scales—from site-specific projects to district master plans to regional city strategies for energy, mobility, and resilience,” said Andrew Leung. “The … Continued
Last year, SOM achieved CO2 targets validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)—a globally recognized organization that drives ambitious climate action across the private sector. This milestone underscores SOM’s leadership and accountability in aligning our climate commitments with the latest scientific consensus on limiting global temperature rise in line with the Paris Agreement. As … Continued
Benton Johnson, Structural Engineer and Principal at SOM, joined leading architects, researchers, and writers at the University of Illinois Chicago’s School of Architecture for Concrete Culture—a symposium examining the cultural and technical future of one of the world’s most enduring materials. The closing panel of the two-day event, “What We Might Do,” explored the future … Continued
SOM Sustainability Director Mina Hasman was recently featured on the Solving for Climate podcast, a series that spotlights leading voices in innovation, design, and entrepreneurship addressing the global climate crisis. In the episode, Hasman discusses SOM’s collaboration with Prometheus Materials on bio-concrete, an algae-based, carbon-sequestering alternative to concrete, and shares insights on Urban Sequoia, a … Continued
Applications are now open for the next edition of SOM’s annual Winter Shadowship, taking place January 12-16, 2026. This week-long program offers an immersive professional experience, mentorship, and guidance to students planning careers in architecture, engineering, urban planning, graphic design, or interior design and who share a passion for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in … Continued
A new exhibition in Spain highlights the collaboration between architects and engineers that is at the core of SOM’s design practice. Installed in the historic courtyard of the School of Architecture at the University of Alcalá—a 16th-century building that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site—“Interconexiones: Arquitectura e Ingeniería en SOM” tells the story of interdisciplinary … Continued
SOM’s design for the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia, has been honored with a 2025 AIA International Design Award, recognizing excellence in architecture that advances global initiatives and fosters cultural exchange. Presented annually by AIA International, the broadest geographical component of the American Institute of Architects, the awards celebrate innovative design and best practices by … Continued
Construction of the superstructure is now underway at the Tung Chung East Commercial Development, marking a key milestone in the project’s delivery. Representatives from Chinachem Group, Gammon Construction Limited, ALKF, and SOM’s design team gathered on site to commemorate the occasion. Situated on the northwestern coast of Lantau Island, the development is part of a … Continued