Skidmore

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a prominent architecture, engineering, and urban planning firm founded in Chicago in 1936. The firm combines architecture, structural engineering, urban design, interior design, and sustainability consulting to create innovative and functional projects. SOM is known for its modernist architecture and has designed iconic buildings such as the Willis Tower, Burj Khalifa, One World Trade Center, and the United Nations Headquarters. SOM's services cover a wide range of areas, including architectural design, civil engineering, urban planning, and sustainability consulting. The firm has played a significant role in shaping cities like Chicago, New York, and London through large-scale urban design projects. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in their development of strategies like Whole Life Carbon Accounting, which assesses the environmental impact of projects. With a legacy of influential projects and numerous prestigious awards, SOM continues to lead in creating innovative solutions for the built environment.