Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) is a globally recognized architectural firm known for its bold approach to design and its influential role in shaping modern cityscapes. Headquartered in New York, the firm operates through a network of international offices and delivers projects across a wide spectrum, including commercial skyscrapers, cultural institutions, civic landmarks, transportation hubs, and academic campuses.
Founded in 1976 by A. Eugene Kohn, William Pedersen, and Sheldon Fox, KPF gained early prominence through large-scale corporate commissions in the United States, notably the celebrated 333 Wacker Drive in Chicago and the Procter & Gamble Headquarters in Cincinnati. By the late 1980s, KPF had established itself as a leader in commercial design and expanded into government and civic projects, including courthouses, airports, and urban master plans.
In the decades since, KPF has evolved into a powerhouse of international architecture, completing landmark projects across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Highlights include the Shanghai World Financial Center, One Vanderbilt in New York, the Hudson Yards master plan, 52 Lime Street in London, and the Lotte World Tower in Seoul. The firm is also renowned for designing some of the tallest buildings in the world and leading efforts in sustainable, adaptive reuse and restoration.
KPF’s design ethos centers on innovation, technical excellence, and contextual sensitivity, with a portfolio that demonstrates both aesthetic distinction and urban impact. The firm continues to work at the forefront of contemporary architecture, contributing to transformative developments such as the University of Michigan’s Detroit Center for Innovation and the smart campus for HKUST in Guangzhou.
