Projects in United States

Archwens presents a novel commercial architecture defined by its dynamic interplay of solid and void. The facade is conceived as a rhythmic composition of recessed volumes and projecting planes, creating a constantly shifting pattern of light and shadow throughout the day. Materially, the building employs a restrained palette of textured concrete and glazed surfaces. The rough texture of the concrete provides a tactile counterpoint to the smooth reflective glass, enhancing the depth and dimensionality of the facade. Interior spaces are designed with flexibility in mind, accommodating a range of potential commercial uses. Natural light is strategically introduced to animate the internal environment and reduce reliance on artificial illumination. The building's overall form aims to integrate harmoniously within its undefined urban context, creating a landmark that is both distinctive and sensitive to its surroundings.

Golden 1 Center in Sacramento is the world's first 100% solar-powered professional sports venue. Designed by AECOM, the arena features five aircraft-hangar-sized doors that open to let the Delta breeze naturally cool the interior, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor. It achieved LEED Platinum certification (the first for an indoor arena) and uses 45% less water and 30% less energy than comparable venues.

One Vanderbilt is a 1,401-foot supertall skyscraper that redefines the Manhattan skyline and the experience of Grand Central Terminal. Designed by KPF, the tower features a tapered form comprised of four interlocking volumes that spiral up to the sky. Its facade of terracotta and glass pays homage to the details of Grand Central, to which it is directly connected. The building includes "SUMMIT," a multi-sensory observation deck, and achieves the highest standards of sustainability.

LaGuardia Airport's new Terminal B, designed by HOK, is the first airport in the world to achieve LEED v4 Gold certification. The project completely reimagined a critical transportation hub, featuring a 1.3 million sq. ft. terminal with dual pedestrian skybridges that span active aircraft taxiways—a design first that improves efficient plane movement. The terminal includes a light-filled headhouse and extensive sustainability measures that earned it the UNESCO Prix Versailles for best new airport.

The 14-story hospital tower at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is a landmark of patient-centric design, known for its distinctive "butterfly" plan shape. Designed by Perkins&Will, this geometry minimizes walking distances for staff and maximizes natural light for patient rooms. The facility was designed with surge capacity in mind, capable of handling large-scale health events like pandemics, and was the largest new construction healthcare project in the world to receive LEED Gold certification at its opening.

One World Trade Center is the symbolic and physical centerpiece of the rebuilt World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. Standing at a symbolic 1,776 feet, it is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. SOM's design features an octagon that tapers into a square glass parapet. It sets a new benchmark for safety and sustainability, featuring a high-strength concrete core, extra-strong fireproofing, and a LEED Gold certification. The tower structure refracts light like a prism.

Apple Park, the commercial headquarters of Apple Inc. in Cupertino, is one of the world's most energy-efficient buildings. Designed by Foster + Partners, the 2.8 million sq ft main building runs on 100% renewable energy, powered largely by a 17-megawatt rooftop solar installation—one of the largest on-site solar energy systems in the world. The "Spaceship" design integrates extensive natural ventilation, requiring no heating or cooling for nine months of the year, and is surrounded by a re-naturalized landscape of orchards and oak savannahs.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is a game-changing sports venue designed by HOK, featuring an eight-panel retractable roof that operates like a camera aperture. It is the first pro sports stadium in the U.S. to achieve LEED Platinum certification, boasting the highest LEED score (88) of any sports venue. The design includes a stunning 360-degree LED halo board and a transparent ETFE facade that fills the concourses with natural light.

VIA 57 West introduces a new typology to New York City: the "Courtscraper." This 830,000 sq ft tetrahedron blends the communal qualities of a European perimeter block with the density of a Manhattan high-rise. Its unique pyramidal form maximizes views of the Hudson River for residents and allows sunlight to penetrate deep into the central courtyard. The building features a bead-blasted stainless steel facade and a sustainability strategy that includes water recycling and responsibly forested wood.

The NVIDIA headquarters in Santa Clara, comprised of the Endeavor and Voyager buildings, is a testament to the "triangle" - the fundamental building block of computer graphics. Designed by Gensler, the campus layout is mathematically optimized to minimize walking distances and promote accidental collaboration. The structures feature massive triangulated roof canopies with 245 distinctive skylights that flood the "soaring internal volume" with diffused natural light.