Every time I've flown an aircraft, or visited a steelworks, or watched a panel-beater at work, I've learned something new that can be applied to buildings.
AliasesNorman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank; Norman Robert Foster; Lord Foster of Thames Bank
BornJune 1, 1935
CountryUnited Kingdom
ProfessionArchitect; Politician
WorksCommerzbank Tower; Gerling Ring Square
AwardsOrder Of Merit For Arts And Science; Order Of Merit Of North Rhine-Westphalia; European Union Prize For Contemporary Architecture; Pritzker Architecture Prize; Grand Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Federal Republic Of Germany With Star; Royal Gold Medal; Prince Philip Designers Prize; Princess Of Asturias Award - Art; Praemium Imperiale