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Norman Foster Architect : Architecture

Celebrated Architect based in London, England, UK

Lord Foster - News 1 Mar 2013 Carré d'Art-Nîmes Architecture Exhibition 'MOVING. NORMAN FOSTER ON ART' Carré d'Art - Nîmes Museum of Contemporary Art, France May 3 - Sep 15 2013 photo : Nigel Young, Foster & Partners Carré d'Art-Nîmes Exhibition Curators: Norman Foster ; Jean-Marc Prévost, Carré d’Art, Nîmes Some 2000 years ago, a Roman architect designed what is one of the most inspired buildings left by Latin civilisation, in the heart of the forum. It was, and still is, dedicated to the Princes of Youth, to the grandson of the Emperor Augustus, that friend of Nîmes. Tribute to Oscar Niemeyer by Norman Foster Oscar Niemeyer & Lord Foster: photograph : Abitare Oscar Niemeyer architect - 6 Dec 2012 "I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Oscar Niemeyer. He was an inspiration to me – and to a generation of architects. Few people get to meet their heroes and I am grateful to have had the chance to spend time with him in Rio last year. For architects schooled in the mainstream Modern Movement, he stood accepted wisdom on its head. Inverting the familiar dictum that ‘form follows function’, Niemeyer demonstrated instead that, ‘When a form creates beauty it becomes functional and therefore fundamental in architecture’." Foster + Partners joins Prime Minister on UKTI visit to Brazil 28 Sep 2012 - Chief Executive, Mouzhan Majidi is part of a delegation of British business leaders taking part in a trade mission to Brazil, led by Prime Minister, David Cameron. Foster + Partners has been active in Brazil for a number of years and is opening an office in São Paulo – an important step, which demonstrates a commitment to investing in local partnerships and strengthening relationships with local architects, clients and consultants. Allied to this, the practice brings more than forty years’ international experience and the expertise of its in-house engineering, interiors, research and specialist groups. Current high-profile projects include the redevelopment of an entire city block on Rua Oscar Freire in the Jardins district of São Paulo, one of the most famous shopping streets in the Americas. A further project in São Paulo, currently at detail design stage, contributes to the regeneration of a 20,000 square metre brownfield site in an upcoming area of the city. In Rio, the practice is working on a sustainable masterplan and mixed-use office scheme within the Porto Maravilha redevelopment zone, as well as exploring a number of potential opportunities across Brazil. Mouzhan Majidi, Chief Executive: “Brazil is one of the most important emerging markets with huge potential for future development and with our skills and expertise, particularly in the field of infrastructure, sustainability and masterplanning, we are eager to bring our ability to innovate to this new market.” Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green said: "Brazil's fast growing economy offers many opportunities for UK companies. Trade between our two nations increased by a quarter in the last two years and London's successful summer of sport has helped to raise the profile of British companies even further. I congratulate Foster + Partners for securing new business in Brazil. Getting more companies exporting is a crucial part of the Government's plan for growth." New VELUX Modular Skylight sets new standards for energy efficiency 17 Sep 2012 - New VELUX Modular Skylight sets new standards for energy efficiency VELUX and Foster + Partners launched the new VELUX Modular Skylights during an event at 30 St Mary Axe in London on 13 September 2012. The first collaboration of its kind for both companies, the project aims to radically improve the environmental performance of every aspect of roof lights – the new frame offers levels of insulation far better than a typical aluminium profile. images : VELUX The innovative VMS solution is designed to function in a wide range of building types, from offices to schools, retail spaces and hotels. The range of three skylights fulfil different requirements in terms of size, placement and functionality and the modular system is highly versatile – it can be used to create a single window or long light, or even to cover an entire atrium. VELUX Modular Skylight - more information image : VELUX Foster + Partners - Venice Architecture Biennale : Common Ground 28 Aug 2012 - Venice Biennale British Pavilion, Italy images © Carlos Carcas Norman Foster has curated two spaces for the 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale: the ‘Gateway’ installation at the head of the Arsenale, which is the first gallery that visitors pass through within the Corderie. The second space is in the Central Pavilion in the Giardini. images © Carlos Carcas RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship - Winner News image of Norman Foster RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship - 24 Apr 2012 Lord Foster awarded honorary doctorate by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain - 24 Jan 2012 Lord Foster has today been made Doctor Honoris Causa by UPM, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. The event was chaired by the rector of the university, Javier Uceda, with a laudation by UPM professor, Luis Fernández-Galiano. Delivering a short lecture at the ceremony entitled ‘Constancy and Change’, Lord Foster advocated a holistic approach to the design of infrastructure and individual buildings, both in retrofitting existing cities and in establishing future communities. He stressed the value of investing in education, citing the encouragement he received as a student to pursue his interest in the relationship between architecture, transport and civic space. 6 Oct 2011 Lord Foster - Steve Jobs Tribute Tribute from Lord Foster to Steve Jobs, Chairman of Apple With my colleagues I would like to pay tribute to Steve Jobs. Like so many millions our lives have been profoundly and positively influenced by the innovations pioneered by Steve and Apple, names which are inseparable. We were greatly privileged to know Steve as a person, as a friend and in every way so much more than a client. Steve was an inspiration and a role model. He encouraged us to develop new ways of looking at design to reflect his unique ability to weave backwards and forwards between grand strategy and the minutiae of the tiniest of internal fittings. For him no detail was small in its significance and he would be simultaneously questioning the headlines of our project together whilst he delved into its fine print. He was the ultimate perfectionist and demanded of himself as he demanded of others. We are better as individuals and certainly wiser as architects through the experience of the last two years and more of working for him. His participation was so intense and creative that our memory will be that of working with one of the truly great designers and mentors. Norman Foster Architect Chairman + Founder of Foster + Partners 4 Jul 2011 Foster + Partners Prize Winner for 2011 : Aditya Aachi Foster + Partners Prize 22 Jun 2011 Norman Foster Honour Lord Foster honoured with Save the Children Award Norman Foster has been presented with the 2011 Save the Children Award, given by Save the Children Spain, at a ceremony in Madrid. The high profile awards are given annually to outstanding individuals whose work helps to build a better world for children. Lord Foster has been recognised for his longstanding relationship with the charity and his humanitarian work. Lord Foster accepts Save the Children Award: photos © Save the Children In 2008, Foster + Partners started working with Save the Children, along with Article 25 and Buro Happold, to establish a design prototype for a school in Sierra Leone. The project aims to help to improve education in one of the world’s poorest countries and will create a series of highly flexible buildings with larger classrooms, effective ventilation and natural light. The design is being jointly funded by Foster + Partners, Article 25 and Buro Happold and construction will be financed by the Foster family. The practice has also been involved with Save the Children through the design of a Christmas tree, which was auctioned in 2006 to raise £17,000; and, working with artist, Ben Johnson, the realisation of a Nobel Prize sculpture for ‘Rewrite the Future’, a peace campaign set up by the charity that encourages children to use drawing as a tool for advocacy. Lord Foster said: “It is a privilege to receive this award from Save the Children, an organisation we have worked closely with for a number of years. As architects, our starting point is always to try to improve the quality of people’s lives. In Sierra Leone we recognised the urgent need for school buildings that could be both affordable and sustainable. That led us to develop a pilot school, which we hope will provide a model for communities throughout the country.” Norman Foster Portrait photograph: photo of Norman Foster from HPA RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship : launched 9 Nov 2010 Norman Foster - Key Projects Featured Foster + Partners designs, alphabetical: Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong photo : Dennis Gilbert/VIEW Norman Foster airport Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank, Hong Kong image © Ian Lambot; from Foster + Partners HSBC Bank Building Hotel Puerta America, Madrid, Spain various interiors, various designers image from Hotel Puerta America website Hotel Puerta America Stansted Airport, London area photo © adrian welch Stansted Airport Norman Foster Architecture - Key Buildings Buildings by Norman Foster, chronological: Willis Faber & Dumas Headquarters, Ipswich, England 1975 Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Norwich, England 1978 Hongkong and Shanghai Bank HQ, Hong Kong 1986 Stansted Airport, England 1991 Sackler Galleries, Royal Academy of Arts, London 1991 Torre de Collserola, Barcelona, Spain 1992 Carré d’Art, Nîmes, France 1993 American Air Museum, Duxford, England 1997 Commerzbank Headquarters, Frankfurt, Germany 1997 Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong 1998 British Museum Great Court, London 2000 City Hall, Greater London Authority Headquarters, London 2002 Swiss Re Building, London 2003 McLaren Technology Centre, Woking, England 2004 Millau Viaduct, Gorge du Tarn, France 2005 Wembley National Stadium, London 2006 More projects by Norman Foster online soon

Norman Foster - Practice Information

Fosters + Partners studio located at Riverside Three, 22 Hester Rd, London, England, UK

Norman was born in Manchester, England.

Norman lives between Switzerland and England

Lord Foster : Pritzker Prize Winner 1999

Norman Foster RIBA Gold Medal Winner 1983

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