Major projects at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture:
Willis Tower Greening Project + Hotel (Formerly Sears Tower)
Integration of sustainable systems to lower energy consumption at this landmark tower. Also, design for highly sustainable, 50-story five-star hotel, to be built on the south side of Willis Tower plaza. The hotel will draw net zero energy from the power grid. Chicago, Illinois
Masdar Headquarters Development
Positive Energy building (generating more energy than it consumes) in zero carbon, zero waste city outside of Abu Dhabi. Project includes office and residential space, retail, transit circulation and incorporates landscaped green space. Masdar City at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
1 Dubai
Three of the world's tallest buildings rise up out of a central canal.
1 Park Avenue
Celebrates Dubai's dual nature as a city with a strong history and traditions and the first truly 21st century metropolis.
Park Gate
Forms a grand garden space and creates a shaded microclimate unlike any other place in Dubai.
Meraas Tower
Combines simple geometric principles with new and emerging technologies to create a modern, soaring "tower of light" for the city.
vere residences and offices
Energy Master Plan
Master planning and architecture for large-scale mixed-use district, including office, hotel, parks and civic spaces. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Verde Residences
49-story, 1.35 million sf luxury residential tower, including duplex townhouses, 4 stories of office space and retail along a harbor promenade. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Verde Offices
32-story, 820,000 sf office tower featuring including verdant sky gardens and podium offices. Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Mansion
Luxury residential tower at the Burj Dubai development. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Grand Boulevard
Residential complex part of Burj Dubai development, includes luxury residences, retail, office space, and a 450-seat performing arts theatre. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Elphinstone Mills
60-story Class A office tower and retail podium in downtown Mumbai, designed to a LEED Platinum standard. Mumbai, India
Jupiter Mills
Luxury residential high-rise tower. Mumbai, India
Vancouver Residences
Luxury low-rise residential complex with eco-footprint of "one". Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Hotel Yugoslavia
Mixed-use waterfront development, including hotel, residential and office space, retail and health club. Belgrade, Serbia
Clean Technology Tower
Proposed 60 story tower in downtown Chicago. Project is designed to eliminate its negative impact on the environment and could potentially provide excess energy. Chicago, Illinois
Eco-Bridge
Proposed 2-mile breakwater, completing the last major recommendation of the 1909 Burnham Plan. The bridge, which includes wind turbines, provides a grand civic space and showcases Chicago's commitment to sustainability. Chicago, Illinois
Franklin Point
3.5 million sf mixed-use development along Chicago River. Chicago, Illinois
Burj Dubai Gatehouses + Function Island
Security gatehouses and event space for the Armani Spa Hotel at Burj Dubai development. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Coatesville Office Complex
80,000 sf office complex. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
AS+GG Offices
Interior design of 11,000 sf office space centered around dual interior courtyards. Chicago, Illinois
At SOM:
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Master planning, architectural design and interior build-out for a 500,000 sf facility which includes a 150,000 sf exhibit hall, a 30,000 sf ballroom and 25,000 sf of meeting space. Virginia Beach, Virginia, 2007
Infinity Tower
80-story residential tower. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2008
Zhongshan Convention Center
Highly sustainable convention center and trade-mart facility featuring exhibit space, meeting rooms, public gathering space. Zhongshan, China, 2008
Central Trust Bank
Design services for 5,000 sf branch bank building. Lee's Summit, Missouri, 2005
GM Renaissance Center
Master plan and remodeling for corporate occupancy of 5.5 million sf mixed-use development including headquarters facilities, hotel, retail, museum and parking. Detroit, Michigan, 2003
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Architecture for the headquarter complex for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Alexandria, Virginia, 2001
Lake Point Tower
Canopy renovation/study. Chicago, Illinois, 2000
LG Kangnam
1.6 million sf (148,000 sm) corporate headquarters consisting of twin 27-story office towers, conference, exhibition, retail and restaurant space. Seoul, Korea
Aramco Headquarters Office Building
Corporate office building, design and construction documents, 350,000 sf (32,500 sm). Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1993
Vila Olimpica
Multi-use complex with 460 room luxury hotel, offices, retail. Barcelona, Spain, 1992
Ravinia Festival
Master planning and architectural renovation of an historic outdoor music venue including outdoor pavilion, indoor theater and extensive grounds. Highland Park, Illinois, 1993
Major Projects Completed while at VOA Associates:
Sarasota Bradenton Airport
Airport design and airline build-out. Sarasota, Florida
Miami International Airport
Airline Build-out, Airside C. Miami, Florida
Executive Center Complex
Florida International University, 75,000 sf support complex for multiple users; includes components for the English Language Institute, research support offices and conference/instructional rooms. Miami, Florida, 1999
Health and Life Sciences Building
Florida International University, University Park, Multi-phased, four-story facility containing laboratories, classrooms and administrative offices for the various disciplines of allied health and biological sciences. Miami, Florida, 1999
Mappin Retail Stores
Exterior and interior renovation and expansion of flagship department store to include 210,000 sf of retail and food court facilities as well as four new cinemas and a new 255,800 sf parking garage for 600 vehicles. Sao Paulo, Brazil