Living in the City

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In this moment of enormous change, the single-use office districts that once dominated downtowns are giving way to a mixed-use future where residential, workplace, and entertainment uses share proximity, making cities more vibrant, sustainable, and livable.

We design residential buildings of all scales from the inside out, developing optimal unit plans as the basis of our work. Everything, from the detail of a window to the massing of a building to the organization of an entire district, is tailored to the way people live now and incorporates resilience in the face of an uncertain future. Aesthetically, our approach prioritizes solidity, distinction, and a residential feeling that diverges from the glass box style of so many anonymous buildings.

Whether they are crafted in hand-laid brick, snap together using the latest modular fabrication technology, or leverage hybrid wood-and-masonry construction, our residential projects are as diverse as the urban contexts in which we work.

Every design in KPF’s residential portfolio—no matter the scale, market, or material language—is driven by attention to local context, carefully crafted details, and the delivery of a building that performs economically, environmentally, and socially.

Multi Family

Designed to maximize planning efficiency, optimized for generous views, and catering to a range of markets, KPF’s multifamily projects are responsive to the needs and desires of today’s city dwellers. Through an emphasis on wellness, material richness, and vibrant urbanism, these projects challenge stereotypical notions of multifamily housing and deliver spectacular places to live.

High Rise

Located in the centers of some of the world’s most dynamic cities on the planet, KPF’s tallest residential buildings are not only prominent on the skyline, but also demonstrate extraordinary sensitivity to their urban contexts. Successfully balancing impressive height with welcoming features and crafted details closer to the street, these buildings invite residents to enjoy unmatched amenities, breath-taking views, and access to the very best that city life has to offer.

Student Housing

With our student housing projects, KPF seeks to create high design in a package that performs both economically and environmentally. By leveraging new building technologies to meet strict deadlines and implementing rigorous sustainability frameworks to support universities’ ambitious climate goals, we deliver value for institutions that think about real estate assets over the long term.

Boutique Homes

Contextually designed but never imitative of a local style, KPF’s boutique residences revel in their finely crafted details and project a solidity that never goes out of fashion. In these projects, the material characters of historic cities such as London, New York, and Chicago are fused with modern unit layouts and unparalleled amenities designed for discerning urbanites.

Branded Luxury

Working with top hospitality brands around the world, including Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood, and Park Hyatt, KPF delivers luxury residences that cater to a discerning global clientele while reflecting these brands’ highest aspirations. In these projects, aesthetics and the quality of the residential experience are paramount, and the combination of hospitality and residential program means that space planning and functional requirements must be met with elegant solutions.

Low Rise

In growing cities, low- and mid-rise construction, such as the popular “five-over-two” typology, is the best solution to meet market needs for more housing while providing dynamic urban spaces and bolstering economic activity. In these relatively low-density settings, KPF’s approach is one where careful planning and phased construction meet an appreciation of craft and materiality that elevates new communities beyond typical developments, creating highly textured places where people are eager to live, work, and play.