Norman Foster

Norman Foster, from Foster + partners, is a British architect who has designed some of the most famous modern buildings around the world.

He was born in Manchester in a working class family; Norman was fascinated by engineering and the process of design from an early age. After working in Manchester City Treasurer's office, he applied for an internship in a local architect’s office.  In 1956, Norman had completed a portfolio and sent it in to the University Of Manchester School Of Architecture, where they accepted him; he graduated in 1961. Norman then won the Henry Fellowship to the Yale school of Architecture in America; it was in this university that Norman met his future business partner Richard Rogers.  In 1963 he set up an architectural practice in London. Since 1963, the firm has gained a valuable reputation, expanded to have 1200 employees and has been given various awards from across the world. Foster + partners has designed and built dozens of famous buildings.

His works include:

The Sage, Gateshead

London City Hall

Millennium Bridge

Wembley stadium

Reichstag, German parliament

HSBC headquarters UK

Currently building tower 2 at the world trade centre

Etc.