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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.
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intersections of our expertise. Our studios have no...
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SOM is a laboratory for new ways of practicing design, an...
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Our teams around the world share a common goal: improving...
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SOM has invested in research that has transformed the...
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In 2023 Bio-Block™ Spiral opened to the public for the fifth...
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"SOM: Works by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 2009 to 2019" is...
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A global network of design, engineering, and urban planning...
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SOM NOMA. SOM NOMA is committed to advancing equity at SOM...
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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.
intersections of our expertise. Our studios have no boundaries—each of our areas of expertise is deeply interwoven with the others. We’ve built a community based on sharing knowledge, because the best ideas flow between disciplines. Breadth, with depth: Whatever you can imagine, our teams know how to build it.
Feb 10, 2024 · Learn about the history, work, mission, and location of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, one of the world's most influential and respected architectural firms. The firm has designed iconic buildings such as the Burj Khalifa, the Willis Tower, and the One World Trade Center.
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.