"The most amazing lesson in aerodynamics I ever had was the day I climbed a thermal in a glider at the same time as an eagle. I witnessed, close up, effortlessness and lightness combined with strength, precision and determination."
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Norman Foster, a British architect born on June 1, 1935, in Manchester, has left an indelible mark on the modern architectural landscape. Renowned for his innovative designs and sustainable approach, Foster founded Foster + Partners in 1967, leading projects such as the iconic Gherkin in London and the Millenium Bridge. His visionary work not only reshaped city skylines but also emphasized the importance of environmental responsibility in architecture. As a recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the Pritzker Prize, Foster's legacy continues to inspire future generations of architects.
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"As an architect, you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown."
Norman Foster"I describe the design process as like the tip of the iceberg. What you don't see is the long haul: all the endless auditing and things like that."
Norman Foster
"Everything we design is a response to the specific climate and culture of a particular place."
Norman Foster
"There's a snobbery at work in architecture. The subject is too often treated as a fine art, delicately wrapped in mumbo-jumbo. In reality, it's an all-embracing discipline taking in science, art, maths, engineering, climate, nature, politics, economics."
Norman Foster
"I love flying; I love aircraft, and you could say I've had a love affair with flight since I was a child. I travel a huge amount. I use airports, and as a pilot, I've flown in and out of airports thousands of times, so really, I have a fairly broad perspective."
Norman Foster