Norman Foster

An English architect and designer by the name of Norman Robert Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank, OM, Kt, RA, HonFREng (born 1 June 1935). Foster is regarded as a major player in British modernist architecture and is closely tied with the development of high-tech architecture. His architectural firm, Foster + Partners, was first established in 1967 as Foster Associates and now has offices all around the world. The Norman Foster Foundation was founded to "encourage interdisciplinary thinking and research to empower new generations of architects, designers, and urbanists to predict the future," and he serves as its president. The foundation was established in June 2017 and has offices all around the world. It is based in Madrid.

English architect and designer Norman Robert Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank (born 1 June 1935), OM, Kt, RA, HonFREng. Foster is recognized as a prominent player in British modernist architecture and has a close connection to the development of high-tech architecture. His architectural firm, Foster + Partners, which was originally established in 1967 as Foster Associates, is the biggest in the United Kingdom and has locations all over the world. His position as president of the Norman Foster Foundation was given to him with the mission to "encourage interdisciplinary thought and research to empower new generations of architects, designers, and urbanists to anticipate the future." The Madrid-based organization began operations in June 2017 and serves the entire world.

Date of birth: 1 June 1935

Accomplishments: Apple Park, 30 St Mary Axe, Willis Faber and Dumas Headquarters, Wembley Stadium, HSBC Main Building, Reichstag building

Awards: Stirling Prize, Pritzker Architecture Prize, Minerva medal, Prince of Asturias Award, HonFREng, Mérite Européen Gold Medal, AIA Gold Medal, ...