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Awards
One Crown Place Shortlisted in Multiple Awards
The recently completed project has been recognised in the British Homes Awards, the New London Awards and the Resi Awards.
News
Doug Hocking Participates in Bisnow Panel on Reinvigorating Downtown D.C.
On September 23rd, the KPF Principal will lend both a local and national perspective to the discussion, which is focused on bringing individuals and businesses back to the city’s Downtown.
Press
James von Klemperer Discusses The Future of Skyscrapers and 5 WTC with Dezeen
Continuing its 9/11 anniversary series, the outlet considers the next twenty years of skyscraper design, with the KPF President predicting an increase in the use of masonry and craft, as well as a greater mix of uses.
Press
Rob Whitlock Speaks with Architectural Record about 5 World Trade Center
20 years after 9/11, Architectural Record highlights the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, with input from the KPF Principal on the firm’s design for the master plan’s final plot.
Events
Jill Lerner Presents HKUST Guangzhou in Lab Design Conference Keynote Presentation
On September 21st, the KPF Principal will discuss the significant lab and research facilities of the conference's feature project.
Awards
The Bermondsey Project Wins at MIPIM 2021
KPF’s masterplan in Bermondsey for Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has been named Best Futura Mega Project at the MIPIM Awards.
Projects
660 Fifth Avenue’s Green Amenities Featured in Commercial Observer
The KPF-renovation project features new terraces on multiple floors, offering expansive outdoor spaces in Midtown Manhattan.
People
James von Klemperer Speaks with Dezeen About the Evolution of Skyscraper Design Since 9/11
In light of the 20th anniversary of the attack, the KPF President discussed how the tragedy led to “a renaissance of tall building design."
Events
KPF Celebrates NYBC Centennial
A longtime supporter of the New York Building Congress, the firm joined the organization’s “What We Build” series of events marking the anniversary.
Events
Open House at The Biscuit Factory
As part of the Open House Festival, guided tours will be held at the former Peek Frean Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey, London, on September 10 and 11, 2021.
Press
Luc Wilson Discusses KPF Urban Interface’s Tools with Architectural Record
As part of the September issue’s “Reimagining the City” series, the KPF Director shared how the firm is developing interactive web tools that benefit public-space design.
Awards
One Vanderbilt and Brooklyn Point Win ENR Best Projects Regional Awards
The KPF-designed office tower won the Best Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Award and the Merit Award for Excellence in Sustainability, while the residential project received Best Residential/Hospitality in the 2021 program.