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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the designer of the world’s tallest building, Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, has joined forces with Energy Vault Holdings to investigate the possibility of creating something even taller: huge 1-km [3,280-ft]-tall skyscrapers t… Continue reading Kilometer-tall skyscrapers to double as massive batteries
There’s a growing trend for designing greenery filled airports, providing passengers with a more pleasant traveling experience. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill’s new Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru follows other examples like the Je… Continue reading Lush plant-filled airport terminal is powered by renewable energy
Concrete is a huge contributor to worldwide CO2 emissions, and Concrete Masonry Units (aka cinder blocks or breeze blocks) make up a significant part of this. However, a new project by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), in collaboration with Prometheus … Continue reading Algae-based blocks could make for a more sustainable building
Since it opened in 2009, New York City’s High Line has revolutionized city planning, with its success resulting in similar projects cropping up as far away as England and Singapore. Now its original co-creator, James Corner Field Operations, has return… Continue reading $50-million timber extension bridges the gap in NYC High Line
Influential architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and Stony Brook University have revealed plans for a large new development on New York City’s Governors Island that will be focused on bringing people together to tackle climate change. The… Continue reading Impressive timber development designed to tackle climate crisis
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed plans for Singapore’s new tallest skyscraper. Named 8 Shenton Way, the ambitious mixed-use building will feature a greenery covered exterior inspired by bamboo forests and a design focus meant to ensure a h… Continue reading Singapore reaches new heights with bamboo-inspired skyscraper
Prestigious US architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed its design for a new headquarters for Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Featuring a chunky overall form meant to resemble a cloud, the building will boast some carefully con… Continue reading Alibaba’s blocky HQ focuses on workspace flexibility and energy efficiency
Prestigious US architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has revealed its design for a new headquarters for Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Featuring a chunky overall form meant to resemble a cloud, the building will boast some carefully con… Continue reading Alibaba’s blocky HQ focuses on workspace flexibility and energy efficiency
Described by prestigious US firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) as Chicago’s smartest building, the recently completed 800 Fulton Market boasts brains and brawn: the tower hosts high-tech building management systems and sustainability features, while… Continue reading SOM’s smart office tower designed to withstand Chicago’s harsh winters
Described by architect Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) as a “breathing” building, the Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters in Shenzhen, China, provides office workers with an interior filled with fresh air and natural light. The tower is also defined by… Continue reading Skyscraper HQ provides office workers with a breath of fresh air