Director George Tingwald and Project Manager Jeff Neaves Join Practice Leader Meredith Neistadt to Support Market Growth and Impact across the U.S. SOM has shaped the future of healthcare design for more than six decades, partnering with leading institutions such as Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai, and Memorial Sloan Kettering. Under the guidance of Principal Anthony … Continued
SOM is proud to announce that Senior Associate Principal and Sustainability Director Shona O’Dea was recognized as a finalist for the 2025 Sustainability TrailblazHER™ Award, part of TU Dublin’s inaugural TrailblazHER™ Excellence Awards. The program celebrates women who are redefining leadership, driving innovation, and shaping a more equitable and sustainable future across Ireland. Based in … Continued
At a pivotal moment for the city of Chicago—as sports teams Chicago Bears, White Sox, Bulls, Blackhawks, and Chicago Fire FC all pursue new stadiums or campus expansions—the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) has released “Win/Win: The New Game Plan for Urban Stadiums.” The report proposes a bold new framework for stadiums as catalysts for equitable, … Continued
This fall, our SOM studios in New York and Chicago participated in Open House New York (OHNY) and Open House Chicago (OHC), annual festivals that offers an inside look at architecture and design innovations. Visitors had a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes with guided tours of our New York and Chicago studios—as well … Continued
Building on SOM’s continued engagement at previous editions of the United Nations climate change conference, Conference of the Parties (COP), Sustainability Director Mina Hasman will present multiple sessions at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Through a series of presentations and panel discussions, she will highlight how SOM is advancing a zero-carbon and human-centric approach to design, … Continued
Last week, leaders of our Sustainable Engineering Studio in partnership with City CDR Initiative, organized a powerful event in our New York studio during Climate Week NYC 2025. The conversation brought together global city officials, Indigenous leaders, planners, carbon removal experts, and SOM partners Adam Semel, Chris Cooper, and Carrie Moore as panelists, who shared … Continued
Glencoe Public Library has unveiled plans for a major renovation designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) that reimagines the historic 320 Park Avenue building as a more open, inclusive, and flexible community hub. The $17 million proposal—developed in partnership with library leadership and Glencoe residents—was presented to the public during an October 19 community … Continued
The Power District on the west side of Salt Lake City celebrated a major milestone today with the groundbreaking of Rocky Mountain Power’s new 10-story, 300,000-square-foot corporate headquarters, the first building in the district’s 100+ acre mixed-use master plan. Designed by SOM, the all-electric campus draws inspiration from the historic Gadsby Power Plant, translating the … Continued
SOM has been named among the top 10 firms in Business by LA Times Studios’ list of 2025 Top 30 Architecture Firms, rising four spots from the previous year. The annual list recognizes the largest firms ranked by Southern California architectural fee income for 2024. Our Los Angeles studio continues to strengthen its presence in … Continued
The ULI Fall Meeting brings together leaders shaping the future of cities November 4-6 for conversation, connection, and insight into the forces transforming the built environment. This year, the event comes to San Francisco—home to some of SOM’s most impactful urban and architectural work. Read on to see all the ways SOM is involved this … Continued