Two Firms Found Guilty Over Man Killed by Falling Window

Evidence presented in court showed the original window design had been changed from inward-opening to outward-opening during construction. After Ferris’s death, the windows were redesigned to open inward again.

Foster + Partners argued that its role was primarily architectural and aesthetic rather than responsible for the technical engineering of the windows. The jury ultimately accepted that argument, clearing the firm of criminal liability.

Sentencing for the companies found guilty is expected to take place at a later date.