Norman Foster
Architect, founder of Foster and Partners
Born
June 1st, 1935
90 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent English architect, founded Foster and Partners, a global architecture and design firm. Notable works include the 30 St Mary Axe in London, also known as 'The Gherkin', and the Millennium Bridge, which connects St. Paul's Cathedral to Bankside. Received multiple awards, including the Royal Institute of British Architects Gold Medal and the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1999. Played a significant role in modernist architecture with an emphasis on sustainable building practices.
Designed the 30 St Mary Axe in London
Won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1999
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