Fresh twist takes tower rivalry to new heights

摘要

The simmering feud between Kohn Pederson Fox Associates and its former partners at new practice PLP Architecture reached boiling point this week as both practices fought for control of the Heron Tower.rnThe struggle for what will soon be the City's tallest tower ended with each side declaring victory after client Heron International made the surprise announcement that it would employ both firms.rnKPF has remained the architect on the tower but will have to endure a supervising role for former KPF partners Lee Polisano and Fred Pilbrow who, as BD revealed last month, dramaticallyrnjumped ship to establish PLP Architecture with three colleagues.