Foster + Partners architects

Foster + Partners architects office

e-architect select Foster + Partners architecture from around the world. Discover key buildings and architectural designs by this international architects office headquartered in London, England, UK.

The website features a selection of the best new building designs by this respected international design firm. The practice is led by Norman Foster, who studied at Manchester University, and later at Yale School of Architecture (1961–62). He is an English architect.

In addition, we post information and images of significant contemporary structures on this international website. Our tag archives focus on internationally-significant works.

Finally, this British practice are the winner of major property awards: namely the Pritzker Architecture Prize and the Stirling Prize.

How Much Does Your Building Weigh Mr Foster?

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“How much does your building weigh, Mr Foster?” premieres at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) Cinema in London and will be on general release at the ICA before touring the country.

Oxford Science & Enterprise Centre, UK

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Oxford Science & Enterprise Centre Aerial Photo

Science Oxford has announced exciting plans this week by architects Foster + Partners to create an innovative new cultural centre for science and enterprise within the heart of Oxford.

Luxembourg Royal Hamilius, Design Competition

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Foster + Partners has won an international competition to design Luxembourg Royal Hamilius, a mixed-use development in the heart of Luxembourg City developed by Codic International.

Cathay Pacific Lounge Hong Kong Airport

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Cathay Pacific Lounge Hong Kong Airport: Foster + Partners

‘The Cabin’ is the latest addition to the Cathay Pacific lounge collection at Hong Kong International Airport. Combining the highest quality materials with a new seating system designed by Foster + Partners

Shanghai Expo UAE Pavilion Building

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Shanghai Expo UAE Pavilion Building

Foster + Partners’ design for the UAE pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai Expo has opened. Drawing inspiration from the form of a sand dune: United Arab Emirates pavilion building in China.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, SFMOMA

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, SFMOMA

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Building: SFMOMA, 151 Third St, SF, California, USA – design by Mario Botta with HOK Architects – expansion shortlist of Adjaye/Associates, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Foster + Partners and Snøhetta.

Sofia Multifunctional Complex Bulgaria

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Sofia Multifunctional Complex Bulgaria

Sofia Multifunctional Complex in Bulgaria: urban architecture development – Masterplan by Foster + Partners draws on the contours of the historical trade route bisecting the country

Dresden Station Building Redevelopment

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Dresden Station Building Renewal

Foster + Partners are masters of the one-liner. With some of the practice’s buildings you are left wanting some greater complexity or richness, but in the case of the restoration of the Dresden Hauptbahnhof, one of the most impressive late nineteenth century railway stations, the key move is of an apparent simplicity one which belies a complexity that is both surprising and highly effective.

Reichstag Building Berlin, Norman Foster Architect

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Reichstag Building Berlin, Norman Foster Architect

After World War II, the building fell into disuse; the parliament of the German Democratic Republic (the Volkskammer) met in the Palast der Republik in East Berlin, while the parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany (the Bundestag) met in the Bundeshaus in Bonn.

Chep Lap Kok Airport Hong Kong: Norman Foster

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Chep Lap Kok Airport Hong Kong

Hong Kong Airport has been No.1 in the world since 1996 in terms of international air cargo throughput. Reports suggest it cost $20bn. Two islands were flattened to form roughly a quarter of the new island.