News
Stories about architecture, cities, people, and inspiration. Through words, images and video, learn more about the impact of KPF’s work in the built environment.
Projects
KPF’s Columbia University Laboratory Building to Be Named the Vagelos Innovation Laboratories
The university announced that the lab building, which is currently under construction, will be named for philanthropists Roy and Diana Vagelos who recently donated $400 million to support the university’s biomedical science programs.
Press
Fast Company Cites One Vanderbilt as a Sign of Terra Cotta’s Resurgence
The age-old cladding material is having a renaissance in cities around the world. Part of the reason—its sustainable bona fides.
News
KPF Presents Covent Garden Master Plan at Urban Renewal Forum
Frank Fan, Associate Principal, presented the master plan at the forum themed ‘Urban Regeneration, Organic Renewal’ in Shanghai.
Press
Fast Company Features KPF’s Resilient Design for HKUST(GZ)
The publication delves into designs that harness the wind for passive cooling, citing KPF’s applied research into thermal microclimates.
News
Elie Gamburg Discusses the Transformation of 8 Canada Square for BBC London News
The KPF Principal was included in a BBC London News item, which discussed the way that Canary Wharf is adapting to changing demands for office space in the age of hybrid working.
News
UPenn’s “Weitzman Around the World” Visits KPF’s New York Office
Alumni from the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania will be hosted by KPF to reconnect, network, and learn about developments in the field of architecture from KPF and Weitzman leadership.
News
ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative Tours One Madison Avenue
Taking place on August 14, the tour consisted of over 30 interested participants and ULI staff who experienced the KPF-designed headquarters building from lobby to rooftop.
People
Kavitha Mathew Discusses the Impact of nycoba|NOMA OnSite Program
The KPF Global Diversity Officer, along with Ijeoma D. Iheanacho of Urbahn Architects, created an innovative program to address a systemic gap in the NCARB licensure requirement’s Architectural Experience Program (AXP), which is necessary to advance careers in architecture.
Press
Brooklyn Point Featured in Architectural Digest’s Roundup of the Highest Rooftop Pools
In a luxurious list of the tallest amenities in the world, Architectural Digest recognizes Brooklyn Point’s rooftop pool for its status as “the highest residential infinity pool in the Western Hemisphere.”
People
Hana Kassem Selected as Juror for The Plan Award 2024
The KPF Principal will serve on the jury of The Plan Award 2024, the tenth edition of the international architecture, interior design, and planning award by Italian publication The Plan.
Press
The Lucan Will “Redefine Modern Living,” says FC&A Magazine
The KPF-designed residential building in London receives high praise in the publication’s latest issue.
News
Innovative Prefabricated Construction at KPF’s Chapter London Bridge Showcased in New Video by Mace
A short film about the construction of Greystar’s 39-storey student accommodation tower outlines the benefits of the High-Rise Solutions (HRS) approach, an advanced offsite construction method from Mace, which is improving quality and efficiency on a tightly constrained, city-centre site.
Press
Franz Prinsloo Named a Fellow for UDF Global Exchange Program
Organized by the Urban Design Forum (UDF), the inaugural program, known as “Big Swings,” brings together mid-career industry leaders, including the KPF Senior Associate Principal, over the course of nine months to tackle New York City’s housing crisis.
Press
Architectural Digest Names Zayed International Airport One of the World’s Most Beautiful Airports
In a roundup of the most architecturally magnificent airports in the world, KPF’s Terminal A makes the grade with its artistic interiors, referential form, and efficient layout.