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PLP Architecture
Practice information
Founded2009
Significant works and honors
ProjectsThe Edge, 22 Bishopsgate, Francis Crick Institute, Bankside Yards, 60 Curzon
Website
www.plparchitecture.com

PLP Architecture is an architecture and urban design practice with offices in London, Singapore and Tokyo, with a permanent presence in Milan and Amsterdam. The studio works globally, with ongoing projects in the UK, across continental Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Services include architectural design, urban design, industrial design, strategy (including placemaking and workplace) and research.

PLP Architecture’s work is supported by in-house research and innovation group PLP Labs, which helps develop novel solutions and thinking in collaboration with external partners.

The Practice

PLP Architecture is led by company President and Founding Partner Lee Polisano, Founding Partner Ron Bakker, and Chief Operating Officer Mark Kelly.

The studio comprises of approximately 150 employees, representing 37 nationalities and speaking 45 languages. In the UK’s survey on architecture practices, the AJ100, PLP Architecture were highlighted in 2024 as having one of the highest proportions of both female (54%) and ethnic-minority (35%) architects, amongst the UK’s leading 100 studios[1].

The firm's UK headquarters are located in the 1930s Art Deco Ibex House building in the City of London.

Projects

The Edge

In 2015, PLP completed the world's most sustainable office building according to the Building Research Establishment (BRE), The Edge, in Amsterdam.[2][3] Bloomberg has also called The Edge, "the smartest building in the world".[3]

22 Bishopsgate

22 Bishopsgate is the tallest tower in the City of London[4], a 61-storey multiple tenancy office tower developed by a consortium led by AXA Real Estate[5]. The building provides workspaces for approximately 11,500 people with 150,000sqf of shared and amenity space, including the highest free viewing galley in Europe[6], a gym, healthy food market hall, co-working spaces and conference facilities.

Tokyo Cross Park Vision

The Tokyo Cross Park is a new district redevelopment in Tokyo’s Uchisaiwaicho 1-Chome district. PLP Architecture are the master designer and placemaking strategist for the entire 1.1 million square metre development, as well as architect for two of the four mixed-use towers[7]. The development is currently under construction.

Bankside Yards

Bankside Yards, currently under development, is situated on the South Bank of the River Thames. The new neighbourhood will be the UK’s first fossil fuel-free major mixed-use development[8]. The masterplan, designed by PLP Architecture, will feature 8 buildings and public spaces, and include the regeneration of 150-year-old railway arches.

60 Curzon

Completed in late 2023, 60 Curzon is a super-luxury residential development in London’s Mayfair. The building sits on the site of the famed Mirabelle restaurant and features 32 apartments, including two penthouses, a two-storey townhouse, and a range of shared amenities[9]. Interiors were designed by the late Thierry Despont[10].

Collective Old Oak

In May 2016, PLP completed Collective Old Oak, the world's largest co-living building.[11][12] In addition to 546 co-living rooms, the project includes co-working, community and retail spaces on the lower floors, as well as two terraces and amenity spaces.[13]

Four Seasons Abu Dhabi

In February 2016, the Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, designed by PLP, opened on Al Maryah Island. Inspired by the textiles of the souk, the building is clad in a colorful pattern of vertical terracotta baguettes that shield the rooms from direct sunlight.[14]

Other notable projects

Selected Awards

  • Best Office Shanghai, Asia Pacific International Property Awards, World Laureates Association AI Lab[25]
  • Best Office Architecture United Kingdom, UK International Property Awards, Arbor[26]
  • Best Tall Building, CTBUH Awards, 22 Bishopsgate[27]
  • Award of Excellence Best Tall Building in Europe, CTBUH Awards, One Bishopsgate Plaza[28]
  • Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development, PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, Park Nova[29]
  • Hotel of the Year, AA Hospitality Awards, One Bishopsgate Plaza[30]
  • Best Office & Business Development, MIPIM Awards, 22 Bishopsgate[31]
  • Best of the Best National Award, British Council for Offices Awards, Sky Central[32]
  • Best Healthcare & Lifescience Building, European Healthcare Design Awards, The Francis Crick Institute[33]
  • Workplace of the Year, AJ Awards, Sky Central[34]
  • Team of the Year, WAN Female Frontier Awards, 22 Bishopsgate[35]
  • Best Sustainable Architectural Design Studio in London, Build Magazine Awards[36]

References

  1. ^ Tether, Pamela Buxton, Bruce (25 June 2024). "AJ100 survey shows income rising but confidence sliding". The Architects’ Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "The Edge, Amsterdam | BREEAM - Sustainability Assessment Method". 20 September 2016.
  3. ^ a b Randall, Tom. "The Smartest Building in the World: Inside the connected future of architecture". Bloomberg. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Horizon 22 trumps the Shard to become London's highest viewpoint (and it's free)". www.ft.com. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  5. ^ "About 22B". 22 Bishopsgate. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  6. ^ Prynn, Jonathan (21 August 2023). "Europe's highest free viewing platform to open at top of City skyscraper". Evening Standard. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  7. ^ "PLP Architecture Unveils Masterplan of Tokyo Cross Park Vision". ArchDaily. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  8. ^ Lane2022-12-07T07:00:00+00:00, Thomas. "Bankside Yards: A new net zero model for London?". Building. Retrieved 15 July 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Reynolds, Emma (11 August 2022). "First Look at 60 Curzon in London, Architect Thierry Despont's Debut European Residential Project". Robb Report. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  10. ^ Evans, Busola (12 January 2024). "Your New London Home Could Be This Exclusive Mayfair Address Designed by The Legendary Architect, Thierry Despont". AD Middle East. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Pricey housing markets mean co-living buildings are on the rise". The Economist. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  12. ^ "Inside London's Largest Co-Living Development". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  13. ^ Mairs, Jessica (28 April 2016). "World's largest co-living complex promises residents "everything at their fingertips"". Dezeen. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
  14. ^ "The New Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Maryah Island - New Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Maryah Island". Four Seasons Press Room. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  15. ^ "PLP Begins Construction on Tower Ten Expansion to Amsterdam's World Trade Center". ArchDaily. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  16. ^ Wilson, Rob (30 November 2021). "PLP completes 43-storey mixed-use City tower incorporating new public space". The Architects’ Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  17. ^ Shah, Farhan (14 May 2021). "A chat with the architect of luxury condo Park Nova, built by Stanley Ho's daughter". The Peak Magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  18. ^ Bevan, Robert (24 May 2016). "Francis Crick Institute by HOK with PLP". The Architects’ Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  19. ^ "Sky Central / AL_A + PLP Architecture + HASSELL". ArchDaily. 26 December 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  20. ^ "Fenton Whelan completes £500mn Park Modern scheme, pitching 'the most outstanding luxury apartments in London'". PrimeResi. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  21. ^ Ing, Will (9 March 2021). "PLP completes multi-coloured HQ for TikTok". The Architects’ Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  22. ^ "Qatar Airways London Headquarters by PLP Architecture". Architizer. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  23. ^ "New Port Project, Doha by PLP Architecture". Architizer. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  24. ^ Highfield, Anna (2 July 2024). "PLP builds 'world's first' AI research lab in Shanghai". The Architects’ Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  25. ^ "Region: Asia Pacific". The International Property Awards. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  26. ^ "Region: United Kingdom". The International Property Awards. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  27. ^ "22 Bishopsgate - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  28. ^ "One Bishopsgate Plaza - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  29. ^ "Park Nova". Asia Property Awards. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  30. ^ "AA Hospitality Awards 2022 | AA Hotel and Hospitality Services". business.ratedtrips.com. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  31. ^ EXPOSITIONS, Reed. "MIPIM Awards 2022 - 2021 winners". mipimawards.com. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  32. ^ Waite, Richard (4 October 2017). "AL_A, PLP and Hassell's Sky Central building named UK's best new office". The Architects’ Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  33. ^ "EHD Awards 2018: winners announced". europeanhealthcaredesign2018.salus.global. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  34. ^ Booth, Emily (7 December 2017). "Sky Central by PLP, AL_A and Hassell named Workplace of the Year". The Architects’ Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  35. ^ "22 Bishopsgate Team". WAN Female Frontier. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  36. ^ "PLP Architecture (2024 Winner: Design & Build Awards)". BUILD Magazine. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
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