All images are AI-generated 2K HD images. Hangzhou Gaode Land Plaza: SOM’s “Vertical West Lake” and a new urban landmark in Qianjiang New City. Hangzhou Gaode Land Plaza is a large-scale comprehensive building project located in the core area of Qianjiang New City in Hangzhou, China. As a key core project in the planning of … Read more
The Lujiazui Financial Plaza Phase I and II designed by SOM consists of five towers, interconnected by pedestrian-friendly squares, lush green spaces, and open public areas. It follows a human-scale design language, breaking the impression of “uniformity among high-rise office buildings” in Shanghai, creating a differentiated visual experience. © Seth Powers 01 Office park with … Read more
Nathalie Harb “The Silent Room”, 2018 Architecture: BUF architecture Sound Conception: Khaled Yassine Construction: Opsis Design Visual Identity: Joseph Kai <The Silent Room> is an immersive art installation created by Nathalie Harb to explore the impact of noise pollution on human emotions. The installation is located on the rooftop of the historic landmark Somerset House … Read more
The Climate Exchange Center project in New York is jointly initiated by the City of New York and the Governors Island Trust. SOM and other design consultants are closely collaborating with the park’s partner, Stony Brook University, to create a “living laboratory” for sustainable development research, fully embodying the mission of the exchange center in … Read more
This twisting tower breaks the mold of traditional bank architecture, reinvigorating the skyline and adding stunning views above Ningbo. Breaking the mold of the traditional bank building, this tower’s twisting form reinvigorates the skyline and offers stunning views above Ningbo. A soaring addition to the Ningbo skyline Standing tall in the Ningbo Eastern New City … Read more
This twisting tower breaks the mold of traditional bank architecture, reinvigorating the skyline and adding stunning views above Ningbo. Breaking the mold of the traditional bank building, this tower’s twisting form reinvigorates the skyline and offers stunning views above Ningbo. A soaring addition to the Ningbo skyline The Bank of China Ningbo branch building, standing … Read more
“Urban Construction” Becomes A Convenient Guide For Urban Planning Table of Contents Part One: Introduction to Urban Construction Part Two: Nine Principles of 21st Century Urban Design Part Three: The Future of Cities ~In “Urban Construction: Valuable Experiences of SOM Urban Design (Part One)” we read the first part of the book and the first … Read more
“Urban Fabric” has become a convenient guide for the urban planning industry. This book publicly shares the valuable urban design experiences of the globally renowned SOM design firm for the first time. Published in 2013, it reflects the value direction that urban design, as a practical discipline, needs to convey a design perspective based on … Read more
The Jiuwei International Headquarters Pilot Area is located in the core of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, adjacent to major strategic platforms such as Shenzhen International Airport and the Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone. In the future, it can be conveniently connected to the western bank of the Pearl River through … Read more
Smart Pedestrian Crossing Guidance System First High School of Miluo City, Hunan Province | School Lu Jia, Liu Wenbo, Yang Yiyi | Authors The pedestrian crossing is the lifeline of urban roads, but it is difficult for drivers to see the crossing at night or in rainy and snowy weather. Moreover, some drivers have not … Read more