March 12-13, representatives from SOM’s New York studio will participate in the New York Build 2025 Expo. Held at the Javits Center in Manhattan, the two-day event will feature panel discussions, workshops, and sessions focused on contemporary issues in the construction industry. 

March 12
“Designing for Sustainability, Resiliency, and Public Space Rejuvenation: The Hangzhou Wangchao Center”
Presenters: Structural Engineering Principal Chuck Besjak and Associate Principal Daniel Cashen 

“Designing Icon Skyscrapers: Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality”
Panelist: Partner Ken Lewis

March 13
“Building & Designing Resilient Cities”
Panelist: Senior Urban Planner Jun Seong Ahn

“Back to Life: Adaptive Re-Use Regeneration Communities”
Panelist: Associate Principal Corey McCormack

“Healthy Buildings, Healthy Lives: Wellbeing by Design”
Panelist: Associate and Sustainability Leader Sigal Shemesh