Adrian Smith (architect)
Adrian D. Smith | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Adrian Smith (2007). | |
| Born | 1944 (age 63) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Burj Dubai Jin Mao Tower Pearl River Tower Trump International Hotel & Tower |
| Projects | 7 South Dearborn |
Adrian Smith is one of the most recognized architects in the world.[1] His work includes several major skyscrapers; including what will become officially the tallest building in the world upon its completion, the Burj Dubai (its construction height surpassed all other buildings in July 2007).
Biography
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
After nearly four decades with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (1967-2006), Smith left and with Gordon Gill and Robert Forest founded Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture.[2] Smith's firm has declared that it will focus on design of high-performance, energy-efficient and sustainable architecture on an international scale.[3]
The Trump Tower, Chicago and Burj Dubai are still under construction. And Smith continues to be involved in those projects.
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Smith was a Design Partner in the Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill from 1980 to 2003 and a Consulting Design Partner from 2004 to 2006. Smith also served as the SOM’s Chief Executive Officer (1993 to 1995).[4] Smith was the Chairman for the SOM Foundation (1990 to 1995)[4] which serves to recognize and nurture students in architecture, design, urban design and structural engineering.[5].
Recognition
Projects under his design direction have won over 90 major awards for design excellence, including 5 international awards, 8 National AIA awards, 22 Chicago AIA awards, and 2 ULI Awards for Excellence.[4] Smith's work has been featured in major museums in the United States, South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Selected projects
Adrian Smith, has been a practicing architect for over 40 years. His extraordinary body of work includes some of the world’s most recognizable landmark structures. The following is an abridged list of his work[6]:
Proposed or under construction
| Project | Type | City | Country | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Dubai | Supertall | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Construction | 2009 |
| Pearl River Tower | Supertall | Guangzhou | China | Construction | 2009 |
| Nanjing Greenland Financial Center | Supertall | Nanjing | China | Construction | 2009 |
| Trump International Hotel & Tower | Supertall | Chicago | USA | Construction | 2008 |
| 201 Bishopsgate and The Broadgate Tower | High-rise | London | England | Construction | 2008 |
| Shanghai Grand Real Estate Office Tower | High-rise | Shanghai | China | Construction | 2008 |
| Chemsunny Plaza | Mid-rise | Beijing | China | Construction | 2008 |
| King Abdullah Economic City | Master Plan | Saudi Arabia | project |
Completed
| Building | Year | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Fleet Place, Ludgate | 1992 | London | England |
| 601 Congress Street, Manulife Financial | 2003 | Boston | USA |
| Aramco Headquarters Office Building | 1993 | Dhahran | Saudi Arabia |
| AT&T Corporate Center | 1989 | Chicago | USA |
| Banco de Occidente | 1980 | Guatemala City | Guatemala |
| BankBoston Headquarters | 2000 | Sao Paulo | Brazil |
| Canary Wharf, International banking headquarters buildings: HQ1, DS1, DS3, DS4; FC2 | 1991-2004 | London | England |
| Canary Wharf Master plan | 1991 | London | England |
| General Motors Renaissance Center | 2003 | Detroit | USA |
| Jubilee Park Pavilion | 2004 | London | England |
| Jin Mao Tower | 1998 | Shanghai | China |
| Millennium Park Master planning | 2002 | Chicago | USA |
| NBC Tower | 1989 | Chicago | USA |
| Olympia Centre | 1986 | Chicago | USA |
| Rowes Wharf | 1988 | Boston | USA |
| Tower Palace III | 2004 | Seoul | Korea |
| United Gulf Bank Building | 1986 | Manama | Bahrain |
| USG Building (currently AT&T Corporate Center) | 1991 | Chicago | USA |
| Washington University Arts and Sciences Building | 2000 | St. Louis | USA |
| Washington University Psychology Building | 1996 | St. Louis | USA |
Significant Unbuilt Projects
| Building | Year | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 South Dearborn | project | Chicago | USA |
| Mitsui Headquarters Competition | project | Tokyo | Japan |
| Samsung Togok | project | Seoul | Korea |
| Xiamen Posts and Telecommunications Building | project | Xiamen | China |
Non-architectural Projects
- Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet Smith and his firm were invited to join other artists in a public art project dedicated to increasing awareness of global warming.
See also
External links
Monographs
- Smith, Adrian, The Architecture of Adrian Smith, SOM: Toward a Sustainable Future, Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd, ISBN 1-86470-169-2
- Smith, Adrian, Pro Architect 24: Adrian D Smith, Archiworld Company Ltd, ISBN 8987223248
References
- ^ "Emporis: Interview with Adrian Smith of SOM".
- ^ "Architect Magazine: Adrian Smith Leaves SOM, Longtime Skidmore partner bucks retirement to start new firm".
- ^ "Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture official website". Retrieved 2007-12-31.
- ^ a b c "Adrian Smith biography at smithgill.com".
- ^ "SOM Foundation mission statement".
- ^ Smith, Adrian (2007). The Architecture of Adrian Smith, SOM: Toward a Sustainable Future. Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd. ISBN 1-86470-169-2.
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