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Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) Company Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)

  • Mission: KPF operates with the goal of designing buildings that optimally meet programmatic functions, enhance urban contexts, promote sustainability, advance commercial success, and create beautiful architecture that captivates and inspires the communities they serve.

  • Founded: No information is available.

  • Key People:

  • James von Klemperer, President | FAIA RIBA

  • Other Principals include Forth Bagley, John Bushell, Mustafa Chehabeddine, and Hana Kassem.

  • Headquarters: New York City, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, Berlin, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, and Seoul.

  • Number of Employees: Over 600

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: Designing some of the world's tallest towers and largest architectural projects across various sectors including education, healthcare, and transportation. KPF is noted for its innovative, sustainable design approach, with projects prominently featuring digital and material innovation.


Products and Services



Adaptive Reuse


  • Description: KPF approaches each project with a custom strategy, maximizing environmental, social, and financial value.

  • Key Features: Focus on rejuvenating existing structures to blend modern needs with historical elements.


Architecture and Design


  • Description: KPF designs a range of architectural projects from supertall skyscrapers to low-rise neighborhoods.

  • Key Features: Emphasis on sustainability, aesthetic excellence, and technical innovation.


Digital Practice


  • Description: This division integrates technology into architectural workflows, utilizing computational design, digital fabrication, and BIM processes.

  • Key Features: Custom-built computational systems and BIM strategies to enhance project design and execution.


Recent Developments



New Projects and Upgrades


  • King’s Agora at Bush House South West Wing: Planning application submitted for upgrading and retrofitting the Bush House to provide state-of-the-art educational facilities and support King’s College London’s student wellness initiatives. Key features include a 160-seat circular teaching space with global conferencing capabilities and sustainable design targeting BREEAM Outstanding, WELL Gold, and EnerPHit certification.


New Infrastructure


  • Kellogg Education Center, Northwestern University: A high-tech center designed for global collaboration, integrating virtual and in-person learning. The design is aligned with Kellogg’s commitment to sustainability and achieving LEED v4 status.


Urban and Campus Planning


  • University of Birmingham 2045 Campus Vision: A masterplan developed to create a net-zero, future-proof institution, enhancing interdisciplinary research spaces and implementing innovative campus life facilities.


Aviation Projects


  • Zayed International Airport: Design of Terminal A, integrating significant design and sustainability features, projected to handle up to 45 million passengers annually.


Publications and Events


  • Design in Detail: A new book published by KPF highlighting achievements in architectural craftsmanship across 14 iconic projects.

  • Science and the City 2.0 Symposium: Hosted by KPF in New York, focusing on sustainable urban design in light of new legislative environmental standards.


Recognition


  • Changi Airport Terminal 5 Expansion: Co-designed with Heatherwick Studio, reflecting a paradigm shift in airport design focusing on human-scale social spaces and integration with nature.


This report captures the strategic outlook and recent accomplishments of Kohn Pedersen Fox, highlighting their continued commitment to designing architecture that adheres to the highest standards of sustainability, practicality, and aesthetic achievement.