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PLP Architecture
Practice information
PartnersLee Polisano, David Leventhal, Karen Cook, Ron Bakker, Mark Kelly, Kevin Flanagan, Alessandra Luzzatto, Andrei Martin, Rob Peebles, Bernard Storch
Founded2009
Significant works and honors
ProjectsThe Edge, 22 Bishopsgate, Francis Crick Institute, Nova Victoria
Website
www.plparchitecture.com

PLP Architecture is an award-winning architectural firm based in London, United Kingdom. The practice is known for producing high-quality and cost-effective designs, in particular in the high-rise office, residential (including co-living and build-to-rent), master planning, and medical/research sectors. It has a staff of roughly 200 architects, master planners, researchers, model makers and support housed on the upper floors of a restored 1930s office building near Tower Gateway DLR Station in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The practice places great emphasis on research, and has an in-house research group that works in parallel to many of its architectural projects.

Background

The firm was founded in 2009 by Lee Polisano, former President of the American firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), David Leventhal, former KPF Senior Partner, and Fred Pillbrow, Karen Cook and Ron Bakker, all former KPF Partners, following their departure from the firm's London office in 2009.[1][2] Pilbrow soon left to start his own separate firm.[3] The firm now counts numerous other former KPF employees as partners, including Mark Kelly, Kevin Flanagan, Alessandra Luzzatto, Andrei Martin, Rob Peebles, and Bernard Storch.[4]

In the decade since, the practice has experienced steady growth both in the UK and abroad, and has now completed or is working on projects in England, Spain, The Netherlands, France, Cyprus, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Russia, Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China and Japan.

Key Buildings

  • The Edge, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Completed in 2015, this was designed as the world's most sustainable office building and includes significant passive and active sustainable features ranging from photovoltaic panels to an intelligent sensor-based occupancy system to adjust climate and lighting based on building occupancy.[5][6] Bloomberg Businessweek called the Edge, "the smartest building in the world".[7]
  • Twentytwo, London, United Kingdom - Now nearing completion in the City of London, this is the tallest tower in the City, a 62-storey multiple tenancy office tower developed by a consortium led by AXA Real Estate.[8] The building has been designed to provide workspaces for nearly 12,000 people and will be the first WELL-Certified building in London to reflect its focus on human health and wellness.[9][10]
  • The Collective Old Oak, London, United Kingdom - Completed in 2016, this is the world’s largest co-living facility offering 546 individual micro-housing rooms along with significant shareable spaces such as lounges, kitchens and outdoor terraces scattered throughout the building. It also includes a restaurant, co-working, community and retail spaces on the lower floors.[11][12]
  • Sky Central Headquarters, London, United Kingdom - This 2016 building is he headquarters for Sky UK and accommodates over 3500 employees[13] in a large, sky-lit open-plan space, covered by the largest timber roof in the UK.[14] The project has received numerous awards in recognition of the quality and adaptability of its internal spaces,[15] including Best Built Workplace from New London Architecture and Best of the Best from the British Council for Offices.[16]
  • Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE - This luxury hotel features 200 guestrooms and 125 residences in an iconic building on an island overlooking the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Inspired by the textiles of nearby souks, it has been is clad in a colourful pattern of vertical terracotta baguettes that shield the rooms from direct sunlight.[17]

Other Notable Buildings

In 2016 the practice completed the new biomedical research facility for the Medical Research Council, The Francis Crick Institute north of the British Library, together with HOK.[18][19]

Their commercial development at Nova Victoria in London's City of Westminster (for which they also prepared the masterplan) won the 2017 Carbuncle Cup for the ugliest building in the United Kingdom.[20]

Projects under construction, among others, are: the new Crossrail over-site development at Bond Street tube station,.[21] Research projects include; Oakwood Tower research, in collaboration with Cambridge University and Smith and Wallwork Engineers[22][23], a study into wooden skyscrapers and CarTube, a mobility concept which combines two existing modes of transport, automated electric cars and mass transit, into a single, seamless underground road system.

Projects in progress

The company has submitted planning proposals for London's first Microapartment building on Stratford's High Street,[24] the redevelopment of Sampson House and Ludgate House on the southbank next to the Tate Modern into London's densest residential area,[25] and a 43-storey hotel at 150 Bishopsgate, the first luxury hotel to be built in Central London in 30 years.[26]

Clients

In addition to working across the Middle East and Asia, PLP Architecture has worked with some of the most significant land developers in London and the UK, including Land Securities,[27] Grosvenor,[28] Heron International,[29] and Mace Group.[30] Other clients include the Qatar Foundation,[31] Mubadala,[32] Burberry[33] and King's College London.[34]

Office locations

The practices main office is located on the upper floors of the 1930s Art Deco Ibex House building, just east of the City of London in Tower Hamlets, London. It also has an office in Chaoyang District, Beijing and in Minato-ku, Tokyo.[35]

Staff

PLP is recognised for having a diverse and multicultural staff, coming from 43 different countries and speaking 45 different languages.[36] Its office has a 14:11 male to female ratio, which is significantly higher than the industry average in the UK.

References

  1. ^ Kollewe, Julia (17 November 2015). "Reworked Pinnacle to set new heights for City of London". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  2. ^ Branson, Adam. "Interview: Lee Polisano". building.co.uk. Building Magazine. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  3. ^ Branson, Adam. "Interview: Lee Polisano of PLP Architecture". Property Week Magazine. Metropolis. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  4. ^ "PLP Architecture". architecture.com. The Website of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
  5. ^ http://www.breeam.com/index.jsp?id=804
  6. ^ Randall, Tom. "The Smartest Building in the World: Inside the connected future of architecture". Bloomberg. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  7. ^ Randall, Tom. "The Smartest Building in the World: Inside the connected future of architecture". Bloomberg. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  8. ^ Sisson, Patrick. "62-Story Tower Just Approved for London's Financial District". Curbed. Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  9. ^ "Delos WELL Certification". delos.com. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  10. ^ Robarts, Stu. "22 Bishopsgate to join London's high-profile high-rise cluster". gizmag.com. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  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. ^ Rigby, Rhymer (2017-05-02). "Sky's the limit for latest theory in office design". Financial Times. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  14. ^ "Case Study: Sky Central | UK Green Building Council". www.ukgbc.org. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  15. ^ "Sky Central - PLP Architecture". www.plparchitecture.com. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  16. ^ "New London Awards Winners 2017". www.newlondonarchitecture.org. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  17. ^ "The New Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Maryah Island - New Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Maryah Island". Four Seasons Press Room. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  18. ^ Jourdan, Thea (7 March 2014). "A new way of working for scientists". The Telegraph. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  19. ^ "Architecture". The Francis Crick Institute Website. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  20. ^ "Carbuncle Cup 2017 winner announced". bdonline.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
  21. ^ "Bond Street". Crossrail Website. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  22. ^ "List of tallest buildings and structures in London". Wikipedia. 2017-09-05.
  23. ^ Heathcote, Edwin. "Timber advocates reach for the skies". The Financial Times. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
  24. ^ Mairs, Jessica. "PLP Architecture gets go-ahead for second tallest skyscraper in London". Dezeen. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  25. ^ Fulcher, Merlin (7 November 2011). "http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/daily-news/plp-bags-sampson-and-ludgate-house-redevelopment-job/8622171.article". The Architects' Journal. {{cite journal}}: External link in |title= (help)
  26. ^ Jefford, Kasmira. "Geral Ronson sells Heron Plaza site to Singapore's UOL for £97m". cityam.com. City A.M. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  27. ^ "Nova, Victoria: London's new destination". landsecurities.com. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  28. ^ "Over-site development application submitted for Bond Street station western ticket hall at Davies Street". grosvenor.com. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  29. ^ Rogers, David (12 January 2011). "http://www.bdonline.co.uk/plps-heron-plaza-gets-planning/5011397.article". Retrieved 20 November 2015. {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)
  30. ^ "Mace appointed to deliver Chiltern Place, Ronson Capital Partners' latest development". macegroup.com. Mace. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  31. ^ Welch, Adrian. "PLP Architecture: Practice Information". e-architect.com. E-Architect. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  32. ^ Wright, Emilie. "PLP: So Business is Looking Up?". building.co.uk. Building Magazine. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  33. ^ Rogers, David (24 April 2012). "PLP's Burberry office clears planning hurdle". Building Design. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
  34. ^ Klettner, Andrea. "AJ interview: how the KPF 'breakaway five' became 65". The Architects' Journal. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  35. ^ "Contact". www.plparchitecture.com. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
  36. ^ "People". www.plparchitecture.com. Retrieved 2019-01-28.
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