On October 28th, SOM will participate in the 2020 ACADIA Virtual Conference, presenting a collaborative paper between Princeton University, Form Finding Lab, and SOM titled “From Concept to Construction: A Transferable Design and Robotic Fabrication Method for a Building-Scale Vault.” The paper was authored by Isla Xi Han, Edvard P.G. Bruun, Sigrid Adriaenssens, and Stefana Parascho … Continued
On Thursday, October 15th, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Turner Construction Company, and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) will celebrate the completion and opening of the USNA Cyber Studies Building – Hopper Hall. The facility, a design-build project led by Turner and designed by SOM, is the first building at a U.S. military academy … Continued
The annual Muse Design Awards program celebrates outstanding showcases of architectural, interior, product, and conceptual design. This year, three SOM projects were recognized in their respective sub-categories for interior design. The renovation and consolidation of Baltimore Sun‘s printing facilities, offices and newsroom into a multifunctional and collaborative work environment received a Platinum Award from the program. … Continued
Right out of architecture school, Ingedia Sanchez landed on the design team for the world’s tallest building. Since joining SOM in 2003, her career has been a steady rise. In addition to her work as a technical architect, Ingedia is a mentor and community leader. In July she was elected the president of the nonprofit … Continued
On Wednesday, October 14th, Design Partner Colin Koop will speak as a panelist in “Moving Us in the Gotham of Tomorrow” at 92Y’s fourth annual City of Tomorrow Summit. The virtual event will bring together leading voices in architecture, design, policy, and real estate to discuss how we can build a more healthy, sustainable, and … Continued
In October, SOM designers Danei Cesario, Ellen Abraham, Tiara Hughes, and Adede Amenyah will participate in the 2020 NOMA Conference. The event will take place virtually, streamed from Oakland, California. This year’s theme, “Spatial Shifts: Reclaiming Our Cities,” will explore the ways in which equity and justice can break down the barriers to meaningful design. Attendees … Continued
On Wednesday, October 14th, SOM Associate Director Luke Bridle will speak as a panelist in “The Future of Transportation in New York City.” The virtual event is part of Design Pavilion’s Design Talks NOW series, which features conversations about current thinking in architecture, art, and design. In “The Future of Transportation in New York City,” … Continued
SOM welcomes Iben Falconer to its management team as Global Marketing and Business Development Leader. With more than 10 years of experience, Falconer will play a key role in advancing SOM’s business strategy, including its commitments to meaningful client engagement, deep market intelligence, and operational excellence. Based in SOM’s New York office, Falconer will work … Continued
On Friday, October 9th, Director of Urban Design and Planning Peter Kindel will participate in a panel discussion hosted by Environmental Business International. The event will summarize Climate Change Business Journal‘s latest research on smart cities and green building. Kindel and other panelists will discuss current investment trends and opportunities for future growth in green building. … Continued
In her six years at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Amy Garlock has gotten to work on some of New York City’s biggest commercial projects. At the moment, she’s working on the renovation of the Waldorf Astoria, which will reopen in 2022 with 375 hotel rooms and 375 residential condominiums. Her team worked closely with the … Continued