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Sir Norman FOSTER

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Conclusion

Summary

Global impact and Recognition

His Iconic designs in the UK

Who is Norman Foster ?

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- A British World renowned architect - Born in 1935, Manchester - Studied at Manchester University's School of Architecture and later in Yale University - Lifelong passion for architecture

Who is Norman Foster ?

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- 1963 : Established his first architectectural firm " Team 4" - Early works : Renault Distribution Centre - distinctive aproach : right balance between functionality and aesthetics -1967 : creation of Foster + Partners → a collaborative hub → push the boundaries of design

Career Beginnings

Do you know any Norman Foster buildings in the UK ?

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- 180 meters high - First "ecological" skyscraper -Open shafts on each floors → natural ventilation → half the energy of similar sized building

The 30 St Mary Axe : " The Gherkin"

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-The quality of our surroundings has a direct influence on our lives -"Technology is part of civilization and being anti- technology would be like declaring war on architecture and civilization itself. The history of architecture is the history of technology, and the tradition of architecture is one of continuous change."

Design philosophy

Iconic Designs in the UK

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- 320 meters long - Pedestrian bridge - Oppening : 90 000 pedestrians → swaying motion "Wobbly Bridge" - Harry Potter film -Ben Wilson

Millennium Bridge

Iconic Designs in the UK

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- 25 % less ernergy than a cubic building - Optimised direct sun light - 2 pipes connected to River Thames

City Hall, London

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- Received numerous prestigious awards → Pritzker Architecture Prize (twice) → Stirling Prize - 1999 : became life peer as Lord Baron Foster of Thames Bank → 2010 : resigned from the House of Lords

Awards and Recognition

Global impact and Regnition

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Global impact and Regnition

- Offices all around the world → + 500 employees - Many Landmarks outside the UK : → Apple Park → Camp Nou → Reichstag Building → Millau Viaduct

Global Impact

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Conclusion

- Goes beyond structures → interaction with spaces and people around - Ecologically sensitive buildings - Impacted the whole world → Many designs named as " Landmarks"

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Thanks !

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