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	In 1967, Foster left Team 4 to establish Foster Associates, the precursor to what would become Foster + Partners. He also began a long period of collaboration with iconic architect Buckminster Fuller, which continued until Fuller’s death in 1983.		In 1967, Foster left Team 4 to establish Foster Associates, the precursor to what would become Foster + Partners. He also began a long period of collaboration with iconic architect Buckminster Fuller, which continued until Fuller’s death in 1983.

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	* Commerzbank Tower, Frankfurt (1997).		* Commerzbank Tower, Frankfurt (1997).
	* Hong Kong International Airport (1998).		* Hong Kong International Airport (1998).
		+	* Imperial War Museum, Duxford (1998) - winner of RIBA Stirling Prize.
	* Redevelopment of the Great Court, British Museum, London (1999).		* Redevelopment of the Great Court, British Museum, London (1999).

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−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	* Bloomberg HQ, London (2018) - winner of RIBA Stirling Prize.

−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+	[[File:Bloomberghq.jpg]]
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	* Architect.		* Architect.

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−	Sir Norman Foster is a British architect famous for ~~his~~ prolific and innovative high-tech ~~structural~~ designs.	+	Sir Norman Foster is a British architect famous for prolific and innovative high-tech designs. He is one of the world’s most celebrated architects, having received the 1983 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture and the 1999 Pritzker Prize. His firm Foster + Partners is one of the most high profile in the world, regularly winning commissions for prestigious global projects.

−	~~He is one~~ of the ~~world’s most celebrated architects, having received the 1983~~ Royal ~~Gold Medal for Architecture and~~ the ~~1999 Pritzker Prize~~. His ~~firm Foster + Partners is one~~ of ~~the most high profile in the world~~, ~~regularly winning commissions for prestigious global projects~~.	+	Foster was born in Manchester, England, in 1935. Having left school at 16, he worked in engineering as part of the Royal Air Force before studying architecture at the University of Manchester. His aptitude for drafting won him a scholarship to Yale University’s School of Architecture, where he received a Master’s in 1962.

−	Foster was born in Manchester, England, in 1935. Having left school at 16, he worked in engineering as part of the Royal Air Force before studying architecture at the University of Manchester. His aptitude for draftwork led to him receiving a scholarship to Yale University’s School of Architecture, where he qualified with a Master’s in 1962.	+	While at Yale, Foster became friends with Richard Rogers and, together with Su Rogers, Wendy Cheesman and Georgina Wolton, they formed the architectural practice Team 4.
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−	While at Yale, Foster became ~~close~~ friends with Richard Rogers and, together with Su Rogers, Wendy Cheesman and Georgina Wolton, they formed the architectural ~~organisation~~ Team 4.	+

	[[File:Hsbc_hong_kong.jpg\|link=File:Hsbc_hong_kong.jpg]]		[[File:Hsbc_hong_kong.jpg\|link=File:Hsbc_hong_kong.jpg]]

−	In 1967, Foster left Team 4 to establish Foster Associates, the precursor to what would become Foster + Partners. ~~At this time, he~~ also began a long period of collaboration with ~~the~~ iconic architect Buckminster Fuller, which continued until Fuller’s death in 1983.	+	In 1967, Foster left Team 4 to establish Foster Associates, the precursor to what would become Foster + Partners. He also began a long period of collaboration with iconic architect Buckminster Fuller, which continued until Fuller’s death in 1983.
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−	Foster’s big break came with his design of the Willis Faber & Dumas headquarters in Ipswich. This was a low-rise office building that comprised several innovative features such as the use of escalators, contoured facades, nature-oriented interiors, and open plan office space before such a thing had become commonplace.	+
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−	~~One of the first major public buildings to be designed by Foster was the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, completed in 1978~~.	+

−	~~During~~ the ~~late~~-~~1970s and early~~-~~1980s~~, ~~Foster~~ and ~~his team worked on the HSBC Main Building in Hong Kong (see image above), which would become one of his most recognisable projects~~.	+	Foster’s big break came with his design for the Willis Faber & Dumas headquarters in Ipswich. The low-rise office building included several innovative features, such as; escalators, contoured facades, nature-oriented interiors, and open-plan office space.

−	~~In 1990, Foster’s design for~~ the ~~Terminal Building at London Stansted Airport~~ was ~~awarded~~ the ~~European Union Prize~~ for ~~Contemporary Architecture/Mies van der Rohe Award~~.	+	One of the first major public buildings designed by Foster was the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, completed in 1978.

−	In the late-90s, Foster won ~~the competition to~~ design the Reichstag building in Berlin, ~~with its~~ iconic glass ~~dome~~ observation platform.	+	During the late-1970s and early-1980s, Foster and his team worked on the HSBC Main Building in Hong Kong (see image above), which would become one of his most recognisable projects. In 1990, Foster’s design for the Terminal Building at London Stansted Airport was awarded the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture/Mies van der Rohe Award. In the late-90s, Foster won a design competition for the Reichstag building in Berlin, which included an iconic glass-domed observation platform.

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−	Around the same time, Foster contributed to New York’s iconic skyline with the Hearst Tower, a 44-storey skyscraper with an Art Deco foundation topped ~~with~~ a triangulated façade.	+	Around the same time, Foster contributed to New York’s iconic skyline with the Hearst Tower, a 44-storey skyscraper with an Art Deco foundation topped by a triangulated façade.

−	In 2000, the Millennium Bridge over London’s River Thames was completed, although it would be closed for a further two years to correct an unexpected ~~wobbling~~ motion that led to it being dubbed the ‘wobbly bridge’.	+	In 2000, the Millennium Bridge over London’s River Thames was completed, although it would be closed for a further two years to correct an unexpected motion that led to it being dubbed the ‘wobbly bridge’.

	In 2004, Foster collaborated with the engineer Michael Virlogeux to create the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world. His central input was to present a modified version of Virlogeux’s original design which had been dismissed by local authorities as unfeasible.		In 2004, Foster collaborated with the engineer Michael Virlogeux to create the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world. His central input was to present a modified version of Virlogeux’s original design which had been dismissed by local authorities as unfeasible.

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−	Sir Norman Foster is a British architect famous for his prolific and innovative high-tech structural designs. He is one of the world’s most celebrated architects, having received the 1983 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture and the 1999 Pritzker Prize. His firm Foster + Partners is one of the most high profile in the world, regularly winning commissions for prestigious global projects.	+	Sir Norman Foster is a British architect famous for his prolific and innovative high-tech structural designs.
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		+	He is one of the world’s most celebrated architects, having received the 1983 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture and the 1999 Pritzker Prize. His firm Foster + Partners is one of the most high profile in the world, regularly winning commissions for prestigious global projects.

	Foster was born in Manchester, England, in 1935. Having left school at 16, he worked in engineering as part of the Royal Air Force before studying architecture at the University of Manchester. His aptitude for draftwork led to him receiving a scholarship to Yale University’s School of Architecture, where he qualified with a Master’s in 1962.		Foster was born in Manchester, England, in 1935. Having left school at 16, he worked in engineering as part of the Royal Air Force before studying architecture at the University of Manchester. His aptitude for draftwork led to him receiving a scholarship to Yale University’s School of Architecture, where he qualified with a Master’s in 1962.
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	While at Yale, Foster became close friends with Richard Rogers and, together with Su Rogers, Wendy Cheesman and Georgina Wolton, they formed the architectural organisation Team 4.		While at Yale, Foster became close friends with Richard Rogers and, together with Su Rogers, Wendy Cheesman and Georgina Wolton, they formed the architectural organisation Team 4.

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	In 1967, Foster left Team 4 to establish Foster Associates, the precursor to what would become Foster + Partners. At this time, he also began a long period of collaboration with the iconic architect Buckminster Fuller, which continued until Fuller’s death in 1983.		In 1967, Foster left Team 4 to establish Foster Associates, the precursor to what would become Foster + Partners. At this time, he also began a long period of collaboration with the iconic architect Buckminster Fuller, which continued until Fuller’s death in 1983.
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	In the late-90s, Foster won the competition to design the Reichstag building in Berlin, with its iconic glass dome observation platform.		In the late-90s, Foster won the competition to design the Reichstag building in Berlin, with its iconic glass dome observation platform.

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	Foster completed perhaps his most famous building in 2003 - St. Mary the Axe, more popularly known as The Gherkin, which won the RIBA Stirling Prize.		Foster completed perhaps his most famous building in 2003 - St. Mary the Axe, more popularly known as The Gherkin, which won the RIBA Stirling Prize.

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	Around the same time, Foster contributed to New York’s iconic skyline with the Hearst Tower, a 44-storey skyscraper with an Art Deco foundation topped with a triangulated façade.		Around the same time, Foster contributed to New York’s iconic skyline with the Hearst Tower, a 44-storey skyscraper with an Art Deco foundation topped with a triangulated façade.
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	In 2004, Foster collaborated with the engineer Michael Virlogeux to create the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world. His central input was to present a modified version of Virlogeux’s original design which had been dismissed by local authorities as unfeasible.		In 2004, Foster collaborated with the engineer Michael Virlogeux to create the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world. His central input was to present a modified version of Virlogeux’s original design which had been dismissed by local authorities as unfeasible.

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	* Redevelopment of the Great Court, British Museum, London (1999).		* Redevelopment of the Great Court, British Museum, London (1999).

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	* City Hall, London (2000).		* City Hall, London (2000).

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	* Sage Gateshead (2004).		* Sage Gateshead (2004).

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	* Wembley Stadium (2007).		* Wembley Stadium (2007).

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Sir Norman Foster is a British architect famous for his prolific and innovative high-tech structural designs. He is one of the world’s most celebrated architects, having received the 1983 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture and the 1999 Pritzker Prize. His firm Foster + Partners is one of the most high profile in the world, regularly winning commissions for prestigious global projects.

Foster was born in Manchester, England, in 1935. Having left school at 16, he worked in engineering as part of the Royal Air Force before studying architecture at the University of Manchester. His aptitude for draftwork led to him receiving a scholarship to Yale University’s School of Architecture, where he qualified with a Master’s in 1962.

While at Yale, Foster became close friends with Richard Rogers and, together with Su Rogers, Wendy Cheesman and Georgina Wolton, they formed the architectural organisation Team 4.

[[File:Hsbc hong kong.jpg]]

In 1967, Foster left Team 4 to establish Foster Associates, the precursor to what would become Foster + Partners. At this time, he also began a long period of collaboration with the iconic architect Buckminster Fuller, which continued until Fuller’s death in 1983.

Foster’s big break came with his design of the Willis Faber & Dumas headquarters in Ipswich. This was a low-rise office building that comprised several innovative features such as the use of escalators, contoured facades, nature-oriented interiors, and open plan office space before such a thing had become commonplace.

One of the first major public buildings to be designed by Foster was the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, completed in 1978.

During the late-1970s and early-1980s, Foster and his team worked on the HSBC Main Building in Hong Kong (see image above), which would become one of his most recognisable projects.

In 1990, Foster’s design for the Terminal Building at London Stansted Airport was awarded the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture/Mies van der Rohe Award.

In the late-90s, Foster won the competition to design the Reichstag building in Berlin, with its iconic glass dome observation platform.

[[File:Reichstag280.jpg]]

Foster completed perhaps his most famous building in 2003 - St. Mary the Axe, more popularly known as The Gherkin, which won the RIBA Stirling Prize.

[[File:Gherkin-landcape-270.jpg]]

Around the same time, Foster contributed to New York’s iconic skyline with the Hearst Tower, a 44-storey skyscraper with an Art Deco foundation topped with a triangulated façade.

In 2000, the Millennium Bridge over London’s River Thames was completed, although it would be closed for a further two years to correct an unexpected wobbling motion that led to it being dubbed the ‘wobbly bridge’.

In 2004, Foster collaborated with the engineer Michael Virlogeux to create the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world. His central input was to present a modified version of Virlogeux’s original design which had been dismissed by local authorities as unfeasible.

[[File:Millau pic.png]]

Other notable projects include:

* Torre de Collserola, Barcelona (1991).
* Commerzbank Tower, Frankfurt (1997).
* Hong Kong International Airport (1998).
* Redevelopment of the Great Court, British Museum, London (1999).

[[File:Britishmuseum280.jpg]]

* City Hall, London (2000).

[[File:City Hall270.jpg]]

* Sage Gateshead (2004).

[[File:Sage.png]]

* Wembley Stadium (2007).

[[File:Wembleystadium270.jpg]]

= Find out more =

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* Buckminster Fuller.
* Erno Goldfinger.
* Frank Gehry.
* Frei Otto.
* High-tech architecture.
* Richard Rogers.
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	Sir Norman Foster is a British architect famous for prolific and innovative high-tech designs. He is one of the world’s most celebrated architects, having received the 1983 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture and the 1999 Pritzker Prize. His firm Foster + Partners is one of the most high profile in the world, regularly winning commissions for prestigious global projects.		Sir Norman Foster is a British architect famous for prolific and innovative high-tech designs. He is one of the world’s most celebrated architects, having received the 1983 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture and the 1999 Pritzker Prize. His firm Foster + Partners is one of the most high profile in the world, regularly winning commissions for prestigious global projects.

−	Foster was born in Manchester, England, in 1935. Having left school at 16, he worked in engineering as part of the Royal Air Force before studying architecture at the University of Manchester. His aptitude for drafting won him a scholarship to ~~Yale University’s~~ School of Architecture, where he received a Master’s in 1962.	+	Foster was born in Manchester, England, in 1935. Having left school at 16, he worked in engineering as part of the Royal Air Force before studying architecture at the University of Manchester. His aptitude for drafting won him a scholarship to Yale’s School of Architecture, where he received a Master’s in 1962.

	While at Yale, Foster became friends with Richard Rogers and, together with Su Rogers, Wendy Cheesman and Georgina Wolton, they formed the architectural practice Team 4.		While at Yale, Foster became friends with Richard Rogers and, together with Su Rogers, Wendy Cheesman and Georgina Wolton, they formed the architectural practice Team 4.
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	In 1967, Foster left Team 4 to establish Foster Associates, the precursor to what would become Foster + Partners. He also began a long period of collaboration with iconic architect Buckminster Fuller, which continued until Fuller’s death in 1983.		In 1967, Foster left Team 4 to establish Foster Associates, the precursor to what would become Foster + Partners. He also began a long period of collaboration with iconic architect Buckminster Fuller, which continued until Fuller’s death in 1983.

−	Foster’s big break came with his design for the Willis Faber & Dumas headquarters in Ipswich. The low-rise office building included several innovative features, such as; escalators, contoured facades, nature-oriented interiors, and open-plan ~~office space~~.	+	Foster’s big break came with his design for the Willis Faber & Dumas headquarters in Ipswich. The low-rise office building included several innovative features, such as; escalators, contoured facades, nature-oriented interiors, and open-plan offices.

	One of the first major public buildings designed by Foster was the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, completed in 1978.		One of the first major public buildings designed by Foster was the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, completed in 1978.
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	Around the same time, Foster contributed to New York’s iconic skyline with the Hearst Tower, a 44-storey skyscraper with an Art Deco foundation topped by a triangulated façade.		Around the same time, Foster contributed to New York’s iconic skyline with the Hearst Tower, a 44-storey skyscraper with an Art Deco foundation topped by a triangulated façade.

−	In 2000, the Millennium Bridge over London’s River Thames was completed, although it would be closed for a further two years to correct an unexpected motion ~~that led to~~ it ~~being~~ dubbed the ‘wobbly bridge’.	+	In 2000, the Millennium Bridge over London’s River Thames was completed, although it would be closed for a further two years to correct an unexpected motion for which it was dubbed the ‘wobbly bridge’.

	In 2004, Foster collaborated with the engineer Michael Virlogeux to create the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world. His central input was to present a modified version of Virlogeux’s original design which had been dismissed by local authorities as unfeasible.		In 2004, Foster collaborated with the engineer Michael Virlogeux to create the Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world. His central input was to present a modified version of Virlogeux’s original design which had been dismissed by local authorities as unfeasible.
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	* Bloomberg HQ, London (2018) - winner of RIBA Stirling Prize.		* Bloomberg HQ, London (2018) - winner of RIBA Stirling Prize.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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