“This is a critical time to focus on research, healthcare and education. KPF’s work on campuses in New York City, the US, and abroad will help our society solve some of the most pressing global problems, from climate change to public health. Our projects, exemplary in sustainability and innovation, will serve as magnets for the world’s great emerging talents, fostering multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural collaboration and serving as catalysts for new and re-emerging city centers focused on bridging education, urban design and commercial development.”

“As architects, we play a big role in shaping the built environments that the majority of the world’s population inhabits. With that privilege comes the responsibility of understanding the impact that built environments and design have on people’s and organizations’ well-being. Our work at KPF addresses these issues at varying scales, from the public to the private realms. And as the Wellness trend grows, through the COVID-19 era, we are honing in on design solutions that aim at more livable and healthier buildings and cities for the future.”

“It is important for me to mentor young women throughout their careers at KPF. We are fortunate that our work allows the opportunity to positively shape cities and urban experiences around the world and it is vital that many voices and different viewpoints are included and contribute to that design process. At Hudson Yards, with an amazing team, it has been a privilege to be able to reconnect New York City’s urban fabric and to make a lasting impact on the city with new workspace and active public space.”

“During my time at KPF, it’s certainly become much easier to collaborate remotely, to the point where we were able to transition to working from home this year without missing a beat. This is especially important for our global collaborations, like One Nine Elms, with project team members located in London and New York and clients in China. In my experience, the best designs are realised with strong relationships, clear communication and close collaboration. While advances in communication technology have undoubtedly helped, I still look forward to a time when I can build relationships face-to-face again; real-time human interaction is so critical to building real trust between people.”

“As business in China has been an important part of KPF’s work, we value our reputation and trust from our clients and city governments here. At KPF, my duty is to oversee the operation of our Shanghai office, to make sure we are unified in approach towards our global vision as a whole, which requires adequate empathy, observing, and connecting. Our practice in China has been strong for over 30 years, and we strive to bring the best design result to the Chinese cities through working closely with local and international collaborators to customize our design process to local needs. Our firm is fully embedded in the cultural and social dynamics of the various cities where we are working. Communication and collaboration are always emphasized.”

“KPF is a place where you truly feel equal with your peers regardless of age, gender, or cultural background. My personal motto has always been, ‘On our way to great architecture, people are our greatest assets.’ It’s so important in today’s world that we, as leaders, create a positive and encouraging culture that fosters collaboration and equality between genders. As women leaders, it’s especially important for us to serve as a reflection for the next generation of women, to be thoughtful leaders who are unafraid to speak their minds and who are to create great architecture for the people.”