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SOM is a global leader in design and innovation, with projects ranging from skyscrapers to urban planning. Learn about their purpose, culture, expertise, and latest news on their homepage.
- Expertise
Expertise. Breadth, with depth: Whatever you can imagine,...
- Ideas
SOM is a laboratory for new ways of practicing design, an...
- Culture
Our teams around the world share a common goal: improving...
- Research + Innovation
SOM has invested in research that has transformed the...
- Exhibitions
In 2023 Bio-Block™ Spiral opened to the public for the fifth...
- Publications
"SOM: Works by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 2009 to 2019" is...
- People
People – SOM. A global network of design, engineering, and...
- Diversity, Equity + Inclusion
SOM NOMA. SOM NOMA is committed to advancing equity at SOM...
- Expertise
SOM is a global firm that combines interdisciplinary expertise to create innovative solutions for buildings, cities, and regions. Learn about SOM's history, projects, research, and commitment to net zero carbon emissions.
SOM, previously Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP, is a Chicago-based architectural, urban planning, and engineering firm. It was founded in 1936 by Louis Skidmore and Nathaniel Owings. In 1939, they were joined by engineer John O. Merrill.
People – SOM. A global network of design, engineering, and urban planning experts. Our teams bring together renowned leaders in their respective fields. Through our holistic approach, we’re able to enhance every step of the design and construction process. Filter.
Oct 1, 2019 · Learn how three architects met, worked, and built one of America's largest and most influential firms. From World War I to the Chicago World's Fair, discover the twists and turns of their journey.
Aug 18, 2014 · Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM) is an American architectural and engineering firm that was formed in Chicago in 1936 by Louis Skidmore and Nathaniel Owings; in 1939 they were joined by John O. Merrill. They opened their first branch in New York City, New York in 1937.
Jan 27, 2014 · In two years Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) will celebrate its 80th anniversary, having been founded on January 1, 1936. In the ensuing decades the firm has expanded from two offices in the United States to eleven offices on three continents, while becoming one of the most recognizable and significant architecture offices in the world.
