One Manhattan West by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill New York Joann Gonchar, FAIA May 1, 2021 One Comment An office building on Manhattan’s far West Side follows the firm’s long-standing approach for integrating form and structure.Read More
Controversial Design Unveiled for a New Supertall by SOM in New York Fred A. Bernstein February 8, 2021 4 Comments The 1,653-foot-high building will be part of a new Manhattan skyline that not everyone is happy about.Read More
Moynihan Train Hall Expands New York’s Penn Station Clifford A. Pearson January 15, 2021 5 Comments After 28 years, SOM's renovation of the former James A. Farley Post Office Building opened on January 1.Read More
Women Take Charge at SOM Suzanne Stephens May 1, 2020 One Comment The firm makes an historic move with three women at the top.Read More
Billie Jean King Main Library by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Long Beach, California Suzanne Stephens March 2, 2020 2 Comments A very old material is getting renewed architectural respect.Read More
Unknown Painting by Gordon Bunshaft Rediscovered Nicholas Adams February 27, 2020 4 Comments The author of a new book on Gordon Bunshaft and SOM recently came across the only extant painting by the architect. Nicholas Adams, professor emeritus at Vassar, tells the story.Read More
Seven New Aviation Projects Various Locations Kara Mavros July 1, 2019 No Comments Seven up-and-coming aviation projects, in various stages of planning and construction, will soon be ready for takeoff.Read More
SOM Releases Conceptual Design for Lunar Development Kara Mavros April 10, 2019 2 Comments A cluster of three- and four-story inflatable, interconnected modules would support science, industry, and even tourism.Read More
SOM Corporate Landmark 270 Park, by Gordon Bunshaft and Natalie de Blois, Threatened With Demolition Erin Hudson February 27, 2018 2 Comments The 1960 Modern-Era building is slated for demolition to make way for new tower.Read More
Poly International Plaza by SOM Beijing Alexandra A. Seno May 1, 2017 One Comment A high-rise in Beijing for a Chinese conglomerate showcases its distinctive structural system.Read More