At Kansas City International Airport, our design redefines what a contemporary terminal can be—intuitive, inclusive, and rooted in a sense of civic pride. Planned and engineered with design-builder Clark | Weitz | Clarkson, the 1.1-million-square-foot facility replaces the original 1972 terminals while expanding capacity and creating a seamless, welcoming passenger experience. The project’s success has … Continued
Built to house athletes of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Village will become student housing integrated into the city of Milan after the games Last week, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and COIMA SGR (COIMA), Italy’s leading real estate developer and investor, celebrated the completion of the 2026 Winter Olympics Athletes’ Village in Porta Romana, … Continued
Fast Company recently profiled SOM’s new Shenzhen headquarters for WeBank, highlighting how the 30-story tower challenges the sealed-glass model of most high-rise office buildings. As Nate Berg writes, the project “punches holes right through this convention,” replacing the typical sealed tower with a climate-responsive, wellness-driven alternative. As China’s first digital-only bank, WeBank wanted a modern … Continued
We are pleased to announce the appointment of four new Partners and four new Principals across our Chicago, New York, London, Los Angeles, and Dubai studios. Leading projects around the world, together, they exemplify the breadth of our practice with expertise designing and managing some of our most ambitious and impactful work. From airports to … Continued
The reimagined City of Appleton Public Library has won AIA Chicago Lerch Bates People’s Choice Award in the Community & Civic category. The project renews the library’s original 1981 brutalist structure as a vibrant civic anchor, transforming once-dark interiors into open, light-filled spaces shaped by extensive community input. New skylights, a glazed entry, expanded children’s … Continued
A luminous new landmark coming to Dubai’s skyline, The Gateway redefines the metro station as both a state-of-the-art transit hub and a vibrant civic destination at the heart of Dubai Creek Harbour. Rising 74 meters tall and 10,800-square-meters, it’s set to become the tallest metro station in the world and will serve up to 160,000 … Continued
Today marked an exciting milestone in Oakland, California: the grand opening of the new South Campus at Head-Royce School. The event marked the completion of the first phase of the school’s long-range master plan, designed by SOM to unify and expand the historic campus. Years in the making, the project transforms three historic academic buildings … Continued
Today, Rivian held a formal groundbreaking ceremony for its new manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs, Georgia. Designed for cutting-edge advanced manufacturing, efficiency, and sustainability, the facility will provide a dynamic environment crafted for employees and customers alike. Employing modern construction techniques and advanced environmental management, the nearly 2,000-acre site is elegantly integrated with the surrounding … Continued
SOM has been named Sustainable Architecture Firm of the Year at the Sustainability Innovation Awards 2025—a program that celebrates design excellence and environmental responsibility. The award was accepted by members of our Dubai studio during a special ceremony recognizing our carbon neutral operations and our deep commitment to sustainable design, particularly across the Middle East. … Continued
Spotlight on SOM: In a recent Q&A, Dezeen Jobs delved into the values, vision, and culture of our practice. The story focuses on our London studio and SOM’s work throughout Europe, from Karlatornet in Gothenburg, Sweden to the Milano Cortina Olympic Village in Milan, Italy, and outlines the qualities SOM seeks in job candidates. As … Continued