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Lord Norman Foster

Lord Norman Foster

CEOFoster + Partners

Biography
Lord Norman Foster is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster + Partners, which he established in 1967. Over five decades, he has pioneered a sustainable approach to the design of the built environment, driven by his belief that the quality of our surroundings directly affects the quality of our lives. His work is characterized by a passion for innovation and excellence that has shaped the global architecture landscape. In addition to his practice, Foster serves as president of the Norman Foster Foundation, based in Madrid. In 1999, he was honored by The Queen with a life peerage, taking the title Lord Foster of Thames Bank. He holds a Dip.Arch & Cert. TP and M.Arch.
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