SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merill) is an American architecture studio that originated in Chicago. In 1936 Louis Skidnare and Nathaniel A. Owing joined forces, and later John Merill integrated into…
Never Replicated “No one giant does it. It is a lot of little steps”, quoted by Peter A. Cohen. Dubai Burj, the previous name of Burj Khalifa known by very…
The Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Hostess House, built by the renowned architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), is a shining example of architectural brilliance. This case study dives…
Introduction Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, also known as SOM, is an influential firm specializing in architecture and has a significant contribution to sustainability in its projects worldwide, as sustainability has…
Architect Bill Hellmuth is a name that has become synonymous with contemporary architecture and design. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, in 1966, Hellmuth is a renowned architect and designer…
A modern vision cladded in stone, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library is said to be one of the largest buildings to house a vast collection of rare books…
An athletes centre or Olympic village is the accommodation facility established for the Olympic games within the Olympic Park or anywhere in the host city. These spaces are extremely secure…
With over 52 stories, the 555 California Street building is one of the most prominent and currently, the fourth tallest skyscraper in San Francisco’s skyline. Conceived by the world-renowned architectural…
The New York City Public Health Laboratory has been a landmark since its first revelation in 1892. The structure and its functionaries have been of utmost importance and indispensable to…
While visiting a chapel or any other pious place, we come across its spiritual and religious interaction. We also come across its architectural influence. It rewards us with a surreal…
We’re surrounded by architecture critics, but do we know them? “The critic is an editor: to make a visual argument, you have to cut out much of what you see.”…
For Architects in Houston, the growing skyline and opportunities for modern and diverse architecture is a constant driving force. With architecture spanning across timelines and architectural styles, Houston has it all.…