Norman Foster
British architect (born 1935).
The record
Norman Foster is a British architect. Born on 1 June 1935 in Stockport, Foster is 91.
Positions held include member of the House of Lords (1999–2010). Notable works include Commerzbank Tower, Gerling Ring-Karree and Canary Wharf. Foster studied at University of Manchester and Yale School of Architecture. Honours include European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture, Royal Gold Medal and Royal Designer for Industry, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 68 languages, Norman Foster is No. 8,457 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1 June 1935, Stockport (age 91)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Architect, politician, designer
- Field
- Art
- Education
- University of Manchester, Yale School of Architecture
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 68
Did you know
Was 64 when first member of the House of Lords (1999).
Shares a birthday with Marilyn Monroe and Morgan Freeman.
One of 24 people in the Index born in Stockport, with Federico Messiano.
Has a Wikipedia article in 68 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1999–2010Member of the House of Lords
Connections
- FatherRobert Foster
- MotherLillian Smith
- SpouseWendy Cheesman
- SpouseElena Ochoa
Honours and works
Awards
- European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture1975
- Royal Gold Medal1983
- Royal Designer for Industry1988
- Berliner Kunstpreis1989
- AIA Gold Medal1994
- Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia1995
- Stirling Prize1998
- Berliner Bär1998
- Pritzker Architecture Prize1999
- Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1999
- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order2002
- Praemium Imperiale2002
- Honorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong2003
- Prince Philip Designers Prize2004
- M100 Media Award2005
- Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts2015
Notable works
- Commerzbank Tower
- Gerling Ring-Karree
- Canary Wharf
- Carré d'art
- Old City Hall
- 2 World Trade Center
- Willis Building
- The Glasshouse
- New Holland Island
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
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