The project is located in the big city named Harbin, the capital of Heilongjang, in the northeast of China. The location is characterized by harsh weather and the 9 million hab. live in its territory with temperatures that reach bellow -40°C in winter season and the average up to 23°C in summer time. Based on this context, the architectural development proposes to introduce new technologies in the field of glass and facade systems,... >>>

The Chicago Tribune has released images of an SOM-designed skyscraper scheme for the former Chicago Spire site. The two towers, measuring 1,000 and 850 feet tall (305 and 259 meters), are expected to contain 1.3 million square feet of floor space, including 850 residential units. The proposal signals a new lease of life for 400 N Lake Shore Drive, where a 75-foot-deep, much-ridiculed foundation hole serves as the only reminder of the once-planned Chicago Spire, a 2000-foot-tall Santiago Calatrava-designed skyscraper. >>>