Transforming a major travel hub Envisioned as a “terminal in a garden,” this new addition to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) radically reimagines the airport experience. The construction of the 255,000-square-meter terminal marks a transformative moment for one of India’s largest and fastest-growing cities, Bengaluru, by creating a meaningful civic gateway that emphasizes Bengaluru’s rich … Continued
Enhancing a transit-oriented community Centro Westlake envisions the full potential of a remarkable urban site—above a Metro station, and opposite MacArthur Park—to provide new housing, workspace, and community amenities. The mixed-use development introduces 668 new residential units (234 of which are affordable), 100,000 square feet of office space, a 300-key hotel, and a dynamic mix … Continued
Shaping workplace culture through design For decades, SOM has designed cutting-edge workplaces with the conviction that architecture has the power to shape an organization’s culture. For our own office in New York City, we took the opportunity to demonstrate what a forward-looking workplace can be. Spanning two interconnected floors at the SOM-designed 7 World Trade … Continued
A landmark headquarters, connected to the city For the headquarters of its new cloud technology company, the construction equipment manufacturing company Sany engaged SOM to make a bold architectural statement. The two towers of the complex are united by a striking structural design: an external system of five-story steel columns rising in a diamond grid … Continued
Designing a forward-looking workplace For decades, we have designed cutting-edge workplaces with the conviction that architecture has the power to shape an organization’s culture. Our Washington, D.C., office—located at 1700 K Street in the city’s downtown business district—packs a variety of programming into 9,500 square feet to help foster collaboration, equity, and a sense of … Continued
Renewing a waterfront heritage district Adjacent to the new Baietan Central Business District—part of a larger SOM-designed master plan—Julong Bay has a long history as a center for agriculture and industry. The area was known for its flower nurseries dating back to the ninth century, and later became a shipping and manufacturing zone along the … Continued
Harmonizing with the neighbors The curved facade of the Davies Symphony Hall faces City Hall on a diagonal axis, toward the heart of the Civic Center. The design is at once contemporary and classic, relating the Hall to its neighboring buildings in terms of scale by matching cornices, roof forms, colors, and textures. The Hall’s … Continued
A front porch for the College of Engineering Engineering has been a core academic focus at the University of California, Berkeley, since the institution’s founding in 1868. Over the course of nearly 160 years, Berkeley engineers have helped build California’s infrastructure, established numerous disciplines, and launched world-class research institutes and programs. Today, the campus’s “Engineering … Continued
Upgrading a historic studio lot When Radford Studio Center first opened its doors as Mack Sennett Studios in 1928, it was a cutting-edge facility and one of the first studios in San Fernando Valley. Over the decades, it has been home to many iconic motion pictures and television shows, including “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” … Continued
Shaping a sense of community This 460-meter mixed-use complex is located at the heart of the new central business district in Suzhou, China. Its three interconnected towers integrate apartments, office space, and retail into a mixed-use community. The tower will become a new landmark in Suzhou—a modern expression of the city’s enduring values and quality … Continued