Skidmore

SOM to Make Hanoi Into a Green Tech Oasis

BY Suzanne LaBarre | 01-28-2011 | 2:50 PM | & MERRILL

Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill (SOM), the mega-architecture firm behind some of the tallest buildings in the world, is turning its attention to the horizontal plane: Its latest commission, announced this week, is an ambitious master ... READ MORE›

Today, Burj Khalifa Is the Tallest Structure in the World (Or Is It?)

BY Michael Cannell | 01-04-2010 | 2:32 PM | DESIGN

The Oz-like Burj Khalifa in Dubai officially opened today, succeeding Taipei 101 as the world's tallest building. There is no disputing its preposterous height: At 169 stories, or 2,717 feet, the $1.5 billion tower on the edge of ...READ MORE›

Six Decades of Monumental Architecture: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

BY Sheryl Sulistiawan | 11-18-2009 | 1:27 PM | DESIGN

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the legendary architecture firm behind Chicago's Sears Tower and John Hancock Center, has been creating innovative and iconic achievements for six decades. "SOM: Architecture of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 1997-2008," is one edition in a five-volume monograph showcasing the firm's most prominent works. Here are some highlights.READ MORE›

The Dazzling Architecture of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

BY Linda Tischler | 02-11-2009 | 8:15 PM | DESIGN

For sheer quantity of dazzling buildings, no firm can match the venerable architectural behemoth Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Known for snazzy corporate headquarters, the firm also designed the elegant Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland, California, and the award-winning LEED Silver masterpiece for the U.S. Census Bureau. In fact, SOM won 54 awards in 2008. Here are five examples from the 54 cities where most of its work is concentrated.READ MORE›

Inside the New Jets Training Facility

BY Tim McKeough | 12-05-2008 | 6:30 PM | WORK/LIFE

The New York Jets designed their new training facility to create a brighter future for the franchise.READ MORE›