Applications are now open for the next edition of SOM’s annual Winter Shadowship, taking place January 12-16, 2026. This week-long program offers an immersive professional experience, mentorship, and guidance to students planning careers in architecture, engineering, urban planning, graphic design, or interior design and who share a passion for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in … Continued
A new exhibition in Spain highlights the collaboration between architects and engineers that is at the core of SOM’s design practice. Installed in the historic courtyard of the School of Architecture at the University of Alcalá—a 16th-century building that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site—“Interconexiones: Arquitectura e Ingeniería en SOM” tells the story of interdisciplinary … Continued
SOM’s design for the U.S. Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia, has been honored with a 2025 AIA International Design Award, recognizing excellence in architecture that advances global initiatives and fosters cultural exchange. Presented annually by AIA International, the broadest geographical component of the American Institute of Architects, the awards celebrate innovative design and best practices by … Continued
Construction of the superstructure is now underway at the Tung Chung East Commercial Development, marking a key milestone in the project’s delivery. Representatives from Chinachem Group, Gammon Construction Limited, ALKF, and SOM’s design team gathered on site to commemorate the occasion. Situated on the northwestern coast of Lantau Island, the development is part of a … Continued
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