SOM Project: Hangzhou Wangchao Center

SOM Project: Hangzhou Wangchao Center

All images are AI-generated 2K HD images. Hangzhou Wangchao Center: The future lighthouse on the banks of the Qiantang River. Eight dynamic and robust curves outline a skyline of 288 meters. The Hangzhou Wangchao Center not only redefines the urban image of Hangzhou but also showcases the excellent performance of the perfect integration of architecture … Read more

Zhenru Zhonghai Center Complex in Shanghai | SOM

Zhenru Zhonghai Center Complex in Shanghai | SOM

The Zhenru area in the Putuo District of Shanghai was once a vibrant economic center in the city’s history, where multiple canals converged, making it a regional hub for fresh produce markets and commercial activities in the late 1990s. In 2001, Zhenru was designated as one of Shanghai’s first four sub-centers. As the local community’s … Read more

SOM Project: Guangzhou Star River Bay Center

SOM Project: Guangzhou Star River Bay Center

All images are AI-generated 2K HD images. The Guangzhou Star River Bay Center: SOM reshapes the iconic office building of the Pazhou skyline. The folded curtain wall shines in the sunlight, and the parabolic outline extends towards the skyline. This 259.5-meter building not only reshapes the skyline of Pazhou but also redefines the future of … Read more

SOM Project: Shanghai Zhenru China Overseas Center

SOM Project: Shanghai Zhenru China Overseas Center

All images are AI-generated 2K HD images. Twin towers reaching for the sky, a new cultural narrative: the urban cultural reconstruction and vertical ecological practice of the Shanghai Zhenru China Overseas Center under the TOD model. In the Putuo District of Shanghai, an area once known for its fresh fruit market and old residential neighborhoods … Read more

The Shanghai Tower Design by SOM: How Does It Compare to Gensler’s Design?

The Shanghai Tower Design by SOM: How Does It Compare to Gensler's Design?

The Shanghai Tower, as the tallest building in China and the third tallest in the world, represents a pinnacle of global architectural wisdom. The design proposal submitted by SOM during the international competition in 2006 garnered widespread attention. The SOM design concept is centered around the natural growth of bamboo shoots, adhering to the design … Read more

Ningbo Center: The Tallest Building in Zhejiang Province

Ningbo Center: The Tallest Building in Zhejiang Province

The Ningbo Center Tower, currently the tallest building in Zhejiang Province (409 meters), was designed by the globally renowned architectural firm SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill). Its construction journey, technical breakthroughs, and urban significance showcase Ningbo’s ambition towards internationalization. 1. Building Positioning and Design Features Height and Ranking: With a total height of 409 meters, … Read more

Nanjing Zifeng Tower | SOM

Nanjing Zifeng Tower | SOM

Nanjing Zifeng Tower is one of the iconic works of the American architectural firm SOM in China, and it is the tallest building in Jiangsu and the sixth tallest in China. Design Background and Concept Cultural Integration and Local Expression The Zifeng Tower was designed by SOM’s chief designer Adrian D. Smith, inspired by Nanjing’s … Read more

Shanghai Jin Mao Tower | SOM

Shanghai Jin Mao Tower | SOM

The Shanghai Jin Mao Tower is an iconic building in the Lujiazui financial district of Shanghai, designed by the American architectural firm SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill), with Adrian Smith as the lead designer. Design Background and Concept Historical Mission and Bidding In 1993, China launched an international design competition for the Jin Mao Tower, … Read more

Wenzhou Lucheng Plaza (Under Construction) | SOM

Wenzhou Lucheng Plaza (Under Construction) | SOM

The Wenzhou Lucheng Plaza is a super-tall mixed-use project designed by the internationally renowned architectural firm SOM, located on the banks of the Ou River in Lucheng District, Wenzhou. It integrates commercial, hotel, apartment, office, and urban plaza into a vertical metropolitan structure. Project Overview Height and Scale The total height of the project is … Read more

Design of a 16㎡ 3D Printing Store: Creating Unique Memories for You and Your Beloved Dog

Design of a 16㎡ 3D Printing Store: Creating Unique Memories for You and Your Beloved Dog

In the expensive area of Higashi-Azabu, a store named “3D SNAP” is about to embark on a wonderful journey of “unique memories” within a compact space of 16.5 square meters. This store is not ordinary; it can scan your beloved dog using a special 3D camera and then create a unique small statue of your … Read more