Mixed Use

A successful mixed-use development captures the spirit of a dynamic city, with an evolving blend of spaces and activities. The result is greater than the sum of its parts. We aim to create places that are full of life day and night, where complementary uses create an authentic sense of place.

Innovation at every scale

Since designing the world’s first mixed-use tower, Chicago’s John Hancock Center, in 1969, SOM has continued to envision new possibilities for innovative urban development. Today, we believe that mixed-use development plays a crucial role in creating the sustainable and livable cities of the future. We embrace the complex challenges that large-scale projects provide, whether designing a single building or planning an entire district.