On July 23rd, 2020, a groundbreaking ceremony took place at the U.S. Department of State’s new U.S. Embassy campus in Windhoek, Namibia. The U.S. Ambassador to Windhoek Lisa A. Johnson; Deputy Foreign Minister, Honorable Jenelly Matundu; and Mayor of Windhoek, Her Worship Fransina Kahungu, led the ceremony in a reflection of friendship and bilateral partnership … Continued
In July, Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) selected Associate Dawveed Scully as a 2021 LGC Fellow. Scully, an urban designer, is one of 46 Fellows selected to the prestigious program based on professional achievements, leadership skills, and a commitment to the community. Beginning in September, LGC Fellows will participate in seminars, community site visits, discussion groups, … Continued
On June 3rd, 2020, our Black colleagues shared the following letter with the SOM community: Dear SOM, Your Black colleagues are saddened and conflicted as we continue to live in fear witnessing the senseless deaths of our people. We wish to emphasize that the reaction of the Black community is a direct, traumatic response to 400 … Continued
Join Graphic Design Manager Nathan Bluestone on Thursday, June 25th, as he participates in San Francisco Design Week. Taking a detailed look at two SOM projects—a sculptural memorial at Long Beach Civic Center and the new visual identity for UC Hastings Law—Bluestone will explore the ways in which graphic design can shift people’s perceptions of … Continued
Architectural Associate Ingedia Sanchez has been elected president of Arquitectos, a nonprofit organization focused on providing professional development and mentorship to Latinx architects. Sanchez is the first licensed woman architect to serve as president of the group. Founded in Chicago in 1985 by a small group of architects, Arquitectos has expanded in size and mission … Continued
In July, several SOM staff members are participating in Project Pipeline, a summer camp hosted by the Southern California chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). Approximately 150 students will take part in the virtual learning experience. On Saturday, July 18th, the SOM team gave a presentation about the firm and hosted a … Continued
Technically, it’s called The Porch. But considering that the five-story, 6,000-square-foot terrace to be incorporated into an 18-story office building at 330 North Green Street will be bigger than a regulation NBA basketball court, a better nickname might be the Grandstand or the Amphitheater. Maybe even the Park. The architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill … Continued
Two SOM projects have been named as Best Project Award winners by the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI). The awards were announced at the SEAOI Annual Awards Banquet, which was held virtually on July 10th, 2020. 100 Mount Street in North Sydney, Australia was named Best Project exceeding $100 Million. Evocative of SOM’s design for … Continued
On Wednesday, July 22nd, SOM Director of Urban Design and Planning Dan Ringelstein will speak at the Big 5 Digital Festival Africa virtual conference. The event is an online gathering of the infrastructure and construction community in Africa. The three-day virtual festival will focus on the future of design, construction, and infrastructure in Africa. Ringelstein will present … Continued
Breakthrough technologies are shifting our travel behaviors, calling for new urban design concepts to accommodate these changes. On Thursday, July 23rd, Associate Director Chris Hall will join City Tech Collaborative and mobility and technology experts for a panel discussion and design exploration focused on Chicago street typologies. Using Chicago as a case study, City Tech … Continued