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SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) is an American architectural, urban planning, and engineering firm. It was founded in 1936 and is one of the largest and most influential architecture firms in the world. SOM has designed some of the world’s most recognizable buildings, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, One World Trade Center in New York, and the John Hancock Center in Chicago. The firm is known for its modernist designs and expertise in large-scale projects such as skyscrapers, museums, and corporate headquarters.
One World Trade Center, completed in 2014, is a monumental symbol of resilience and hope on one of the most historically significant sites in the world. Towering 1,776 feet (541…
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The Burj Khalifa is a global architectural icon that redefines the limits of what is possible in skyscraper design. Towering at 828 meters, it has remained the tallest building in…
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The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University exemplifies the interplay between architecture and knowledge. Designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1963,…
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Lever House, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and completed in 1952, is one of the most significant architectural achievements of the mid-20th century. Situated on Park Avenue in…
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For nearly half a century, from 1931 through 1972, the 1,454-foot Empire State Building held the title of the tallest building in the world. Since then, the world has come a…
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Completed in 1974 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower, is a spectacular achievement in modern engineering and design. Rising above the Chicago skyline,…
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Over fifty years after completion, the John Hancock Center, designed by American architecture firm Skidmore Owings & Merrill, has established itself as one of the world’s most recognized skyscrapers and…
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The Bunshaft Residence, also known as the Travertine House, is a landmark of modernist architecture. Designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft for himself and his wife, this weekend getaway on the…
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To design the Circle campus, the University of Illinois chose the firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, led by Architect Walter Netsch, who planned the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado…
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