About the practice

Foster + Partners, led by Founder and Chairman Norman Foster, is an international studio with project offices worldwide. The practice has pioneered a sustainable approach to architecture through a wide range of work, from urban masterplans and large-scale infrastructure to product design. Projects include the world’s largest airport terminal in Beijing, Swiss Re’s London headquarters, Millau Viaduct in France, the German Parliament in the Reichstag, Berlin, Wembley Stadium in London, and headquarters’ for HSBC in Hong Kong and London. The practice has received over 600 awards for excellence and won over 100 national and international competitions since its inception in 1967. The practice has an integrated approach to design and develops strong relationships with local consultants and collaborators. Every project begins with primary research to ensure that a building will suit the climate and culture of its location and meet the needs of its many different users. The structure of the design teams themselves reflects this. Environmental and structural engineers work closely with the architects from the beginning of the design process. In doing so, they learn from one another and combine their skills to devise fully integrated, sustainable design solutions.