Major projects at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture:
Cherrywood Area Lands Master Plan Vision
The master plan creates a sustainable and resilient community that integrates leading advances in master planning, urban design, climate change mitigation, and environmental stewardship to help address the pressing growth needs impacting the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by delivering a minimum of 25,000 units of housing. Toronto, Ontario
Xiamen Oceanfront Center for Global Competition
The master plan addresses 600 ha of land and 7 million m2 of buildings organized to maximize the value of the oceanfront location and to elevate the visitor and athlete experience. A major sports complex and convention center anchor the waterfront with an entertainment and transit hub located in the center to provide high levels of commuter access and activity during event and non-event days throughout the year. Xiamen, China
Al Wasl Plaza
Centerpiece for Expo2020 combines breathtaking design, innovative technology, and an intricate domed trellis incorporating a huge immersive projection experience. After the Expo completes in 2021, the surrounding 10-13 story buildings will be converted into hotels and other commercial uses, complementing the entire mixed-use legacy of the site. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020’s theme, Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, seeks to inspire ideas and partnerships that will forge the world of tomorrow. AS+GG’s master plan of the post-expo site draws from the same theme to create three separate districts including a mixed use, highly amenitized live-work clusters of corporate, SME, startup, and educational enterprises.
Dubai 2020 Legacy Vision
Vision planning for the Expo 2020 Dubai to Legacy (District 2020) with district framework design, guidelines and parcel design. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Lakeview Village
AS+GG consulted with Lakeview Community Partners Limited to evaluate the feasibility of a draft comprehensive development plan for property located in southeast Mississauga on the shores of Lake Ontario. Mississauga, Ontario
Golden Leaf Gardens
Highly sustainable mixed-use complex sets a new standard for buildings in Shanghai. The project manages 100% of rainwater on site, supporting a robust approach to resiliency. The buildings are designed to be certified LEED Platinum under the USGBC’s LEED rating scheme for core and shell. Shanghai, China
Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center (Shimao Tower)
New tower at the center of AS+GG’s Shimao Shenzhen Longgang Master Plan is the main focal point for the development’s office and apartment buildings. At approximately 700 meters in height, the tower will be a visual, sound, and light show, reinforcing the district’s athletic and entertainment functions. The tower’s top has one of the world’s highest observation experiences and additional club facilities that include a restaurant, a night club, spa services, and a grand swimming pool, all with views of the city. Shenzhen, China
Lakeside Residential Towers
Competition entry for luxury two-tower residential complex that responds to the site’s constraints as opportunities. Units are carved out of slopping areas of glass, giving each a unique character with exceptional views toward the lake, river, and surrounding city, while minimizing views into adjacent buildings. Chicago, Illinois
North Branch Industrial Corridor Design Guidelines
Design guidelines written to act as an appendix to the North Branch Industrial Corridor Framework Plan and identify a range of urban design recommendations to inform public and private sector coordination of development. Chicago, Illinois
United Nations Master Planning
Real estate strategy, urban design, and conceptual architecture for a range of new building alter-natives on and adjacent to the United Nations headquarters in Midtown Manhattan.
Beaubien Woods Action Plan
Community Action Plan for a natural wonder of Chicago’s South Side and one of only two forest preserves located within the city limits of Chicago. The project features 279 acres of prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats with 1.5 miles of river frontage, boat launch facilities, and fishing hot spot Flatfoot Lake. AS+GG organized 60 design professionals and community members to conduct a multi-day workshop to identify and illustrate development opportunities with a strong focus on job creation, workforce development, food access, transit and bike connectivity, river activation, health and wellness initiatives. Chicago, Illinois
Pacific Park Master Plan
The master plan seeks to improve the borough by reconnecting neighborhoods that have long been divided by the LIRR corridor via a dynamic, mixed-use environment with high-quality housing, green space, retail, and entertainment attractions. Brooklyn, New York
Wuhan Erqi Qiaotou District
Development plan for the 90 acre Hankou Riverfront Erqi Business District, located between the First and Second Ring Roads, fronting the Yangtze River. Goals included expanding opportunities for office, residential, and complementary uses, as well as increasing green space, balancing biodiversity, and reducing energy demand and carbon emissions. Wuhan, China
South Bend Renaissance District
New campus design of a former 92,903 sm Studebaker manufacturing facility, located in the Renaissance District of South Bend. Redevelopment will provide a platform for data and technology companies. South Bend, Indiana
Global Mobility Center
Competition design for 18,000 sm Dubai Expo 2020 signature building with educational legacy as Institute for Global Mobility. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Burj 2020
Supertall commercial tower’s sustainability strategies include water use reduced by 51% and overall energy use reduced by 38% against baseline building design. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Akhmat Tower
400-meter-tall design for a new tower shares a geometric relationship to the traditional watch tower in its architectural proportion, the use of a four-sided pyramidal shape, and the monumental top. Grozny, Russia
Golden Horn Shipyard
Master plan for mixed-use district within the shipyard grounds that seeks to retain and celebrate legacy elements of its historic operations. The land area of the district totals 31 hectares with 2 km of water frontage. A visionary master plan was developed for this important waterfront site in the heart of the city. The material shown presents an overview of the analysis, principles, urban design and data-driven analytical tools developed for the client. Istanbul, Turkey
Pullman National Monument
An action plan that in coordination with forty volunteer economists, architects, landscape architects, planners, and engineers, working with Pullman residents and a team of technical advisors with ex-pertise in the neighborhood and the region. The projects featured in “Positioning Pullman” are the result of a collaborative community workshop hosted by NPCA and the AIA. The 33 projects are clus-tered in several areas, including improving the park experience, historic preservation and adaptive reuse, access and connections to the area, and leveraging the national monument for community development. Chicago, Illinois
AS+GG Density Study
An internal research project which looked at the key sustainability aspects of building typologies ranging from suburban single-family homes through 750 m mega towers. To ensure comparability all community prototypes were designed in house for 2000 units with differing total building number, one supertall tower with 2000 units versus 2000 suburban homes. The study analyzed the prototypes in terms of land use, energy demand, transportation, and life cycle carbon emissions. Chicago, Illinois
Expo-2017
Master Planning and Architecture for 174 hectare international exposition site features exhibition and cultural pavilions; a residential development; service areas including shopping, socio-cultural, educational and civic facilities; and site-wide parks. Astana, Kazakhstan
Major projects completed while at Gensler, Washington DC, prior to joining Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture:
DC2024 Olympic Bid Master Plan
Washington, DC, 2014
Gallaudet University Redevelopment Plan
Washington, DC, 2014
Transit-Oriented Development Plan
New Carrollton, Maryland, 2014
Southwest Partnership Plan
Baltimore, Maryland, 2014
Capitol District Redevelopment Vision
Raleigh, North Carolina, 2014
Sports City
Tunis, Republic of Tunisia, 2014
United Nations Long Term Accommodations Study
New York, New York, 2013
Ejabah Master Plan
Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2013
Xiamen Sports City Master Plan
Xiamen, China, 2013
KA-CARE Stage Three
Saudi Arabia, 2013
Major projects at Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill, Chicago:
Downtown Dubai/Business Bay Vision
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2012
Chicago Expressrail
Chicago, Illinois, 2012
KA-CARE Stage Two
Saudi Arabia, 2011
Wave Master Plan
Noida, India, 2011
KA-CARE Stage One
Saudi Arabia, 2010
Mataf Capacity of the Holy Mosque
Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 2010
Jaypee City
National Capital Region, India, 2010
Government Colony
Mumbai, India, 2010
ADNEC Arena
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2010
Beijing CBD East Expansion
Beijing, China, 2010
Kingdom Tower Competition
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 2009
Chicago Riverwalk Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2009
Chicago Lakeside Development
Chicago, Illinois, 2009
Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid
Chicago, Illinois, 2009
Great Lakes Vision
North America, 2009
Tianjin Binhai New Area CBD
Tanggu, China, 2008
Major projects at URS Corporation:
Downtown Capital District Plan
Trenton, New Jersey, 2008
Northeast Smart Growth Plan
El Paso, Texas, 2008
North Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2008
Bridge Design Guidelines
Kane County, Illinois, 2008
Chicago Central Area Action Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2007
Winona Comprehensive Plan
Winona, Minnesota, 2007
Central Lake View Strategic Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2007
Transit-Oriented Development Plan
Midlothian, Illinois, 2007
Transit-Oriented Development Plan
Riverside, Illinois, 2006
Zoning Ordinance
Riverside, Illinois, 2006
Comprehensive Plan
Lake Barrington, Illinois, 2006
Millennium Park Economic Analysis
Chicago, Illinois, 2005
Comprehensive Plan
Libertyville, Illinois, 2005
Zoning Ordinance
Homewood, Illinois, 2005
Metropolitan Square
Des Plaines, Illinois, 2005
Major projects at Camiros, Ltd:
Woodfield Regional Center Architectural Guidelines
Schaumburg, Illinois, 2004
Blues District Plan and Development Guidelines
Chicago, Illinois, 2004
LISC New Communities Program
Chicago, Illinois, 2004
East Garfield Park Neighborhood Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2004
Humboldt Park Neighborhood Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2004
Little Village Neighborhood Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2004
“Weed and Seed” Neighborhood Plan
South Bend, Indiana, 2004
Riverbend Vision and Guidelines
Beloit, Wisconsin, 2004
Disaster Recovery Planning
Jackson, Tennessee, 2004
Washington Park Neighborhood Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2003
Third Ward Redevelopment Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2003
Transit-Oriented Development Plan
Tinley Park, Illinois, 2003
183rd Street Corridor Plan
Cook County, Illinois, 2003
Second Ward Restoration Plan
Clairton, Pennsylvania, 2003
Monticello Park
Chicago Park District project. Chicago, Illinois, 2003
Downtown Strategic Plan
Urbana, Illinois, 2002
Elston Avenue Corridor Plan
Chicago, Illinois, 2002
Maple Avenue Redevelopment Plan
Beloit, Wisconsin, 2002
HOPE VI Application
Hamtramck, Michigan, 2002
Zabrocki Plaza
Tinley Park, Illinois, 2002
North End Strategic Plan
Michigan City, Indiana
Southside Commercial Corridor Plan
Mundelein, Illinois, 2001
Transit-Oriented Development Plan
Riverdale, Illinois, 2001
Grand Haven Restoration Plan
Hamtramck, Michigan, 2001
Heritage Overlay District and Guidelines
Wheaton, Illinois, 2001
Riverfront Planning
US Army Corp of Engineers project. East St. Louis, Illinois, 2001
Downtown Plan
Highland Park, Illinois, 2000
Retail Design Guidelines
Chicago, Illinois, 2000
Disaster Recovery Planning
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 2000
Disaster Recovery Planning
Midwest City, Oklahoma, 2000
Disaster Recovery Planning
Haysville, Kansas, 2000
Disaster Recovery Planning
Little Rock, Arkansas, 2000
