KPF’s transformation of 8 Canada Square from an outdated office to a vibrant mixed-use development captures the zeitgeist.
“Renovation has become an increasing focus for many architects in the face of concerns about the environmental impact of new construction, while the owners of large office buildings have been seeking ways to adapt their assets to suit post-COVID demands,” writes Dezeen.
“These two trends appeared to come together when US architecture studio Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) unveiled plans to overhaul the Foster + Partners-designed HSBC tower in London’s Canary Wharf.”
At KPF we believe that the success of our cities depends on the evolution of CBDs into central social districts. In Canary Wharf we are helping to deliver the transformation from a global business center to a world-class destination. Our competition-winning design for the adaptive reuse of 8 Canada Square is symbolic of the opportunity to turn existing buildings into sustainable, mixed-use developments.
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