Author: Deyan Sudjic
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468302760
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
The author of The Language of Things “takes readers on an engrossing tour of Foster’s life” from childhood to the world-renowned buildings he designed (Publishers Weekly, starred review). A leading pioneer of high-tech architecture, Norman Foster has worked across the globe, collaborating with luminaries such as R. Buckminster Fuller to Steve Jobs. Born in Manchester, England, Foster grew up in poverty, the son of a machine painter. He served in the Royal Air Force and worked in a local architect’s office before returning to school for architecture. Foster went on to design the Reichstag, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banks headquarters in London and China, the new Wembley stadium and the British Museum's new court. He is also responsible for the design of Beijing's new airport, the Rossiya tower in Moscow, one of the towers at Ground Zero in Manhattan, as well as numerous other buildings around the world. In this insightful biography, Deyan Sudjic charts Foster’s remarkable life and career.
Norman Foster
Author: Deyan Sudjic
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468302760
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
The author of The Language of Things “takes readers on an engrossing tour of Foster’s life” from childhood to the world-renowned buildings he designed (Publishers Weekly, starred review). A leading pioneer of high-tech architecture, Norman Foster has worked across the globe, collaborating with luminaries such as R. Buckminster Fuller to Steve Jobs. Born in Manchester, England, Foster grew up in poverty, the son of a machine painter. He served in the Royal Air Force and worked in a local architect’s office before returning to school for architecture. Foster went on to design the Reichstag, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banks headquarters in London and China, the new Wembley stadium and the British Museum's new court. He is also responsible for the design of Beijing's new airport, the Rossiya tower in Moscow, one of the towers at Ground Zero in Manhattan, as well as numerous other buildings around the world. In this insightful biography, Deyan Sudjic charts Foster’s remarkable life and career.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468302760
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
The author of The Language of Things “takes readers on an engrossing tour of Foster’s life” from childhood to the world-renowned buildings he designed (Publishers Weekly, starred review). A leading pioneer of high-tech architecture, Norman Foster has worked across the globe, collaborating with luminaries such as R. Buckminster Fuller to Steve Jobs. Born in Manchester, England, Foster grew up in poverty, the son of a machine painter. He served in the Royal Air Force and worked in a local architect’s office before returning to school for architecture. Foster went on to design the Reichstag, the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banks headquarters in London and China, the new Wembley stadium and the British Museum's new court. He is also responsible for the design of Beijing's new airport, the Rossiya tower in Moscow, one of the towers at Ground Zero in Manhattan, as well as numerous other buildings around the world. In this insightful biography, Deyan Sudjic charts Foster’s remarkable life and career.
Norman Foster Sketch Book (Broschur)
Author: Norman Foster
Publisher: Birkhäuser
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Publisher: Birkhäuser
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Sir Norman Foster
Author: Philip Jodidio
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 175
Book Description
Décrit un principe que Foster manie avec une rare virtuosité, à savoir "retourner" un intérieur, en mettant à nu la structure portante et les unités fonctionnelles du bâtiment. Le résultat, fascinant et fragile, n'est pas sans évoquer la complexité d'une machinerie, contrebalancée par l'élégance d'éléments high tech, qui évitent à l'ensemble tout caractère monumental.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 175
Book Description
Décrit un principe que Foster manie avec une rare virtuosité, à savoir "retourner" un intérieur, en mettant à nu la structure portante et les unités fonctionnelles du bâtiment. Le résultat, fascinant et fragile, n'est pas sans évoquer la complexité d'une machinerie, contrebalancée par l'élégance d'éléments high tech, qui évitent à l'ensemble tout caractère monumental.
Norman Foster
Author: Martin Pawley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500281239
Category : Architectural practice, International
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Sir Norman Foster's architectural projects have transformed cityscapes, renewed vital transportation hubs and rejuvenated town centres. Ambitious and controversial, Foster succeeds in marrying a modern sensibility with a masterly treatment of the architecture of the past. His commissions include the reconstruction of the Reichstag in Berlin and the new Hong Kong international airport.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780500281239
Category : Architectural practice, International
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Sir Norman Foster's architectural projects have transformed cityscapes, renewed vital transportation hubs and rejuvenated town centres. Ambitious and controversial, Foster succeeds in marrying a modern sensibility with a masterly treatment of the architecture of the past. His commissions include the reconstruction of the Reichstag in Berlin and the new Hong Kong international airport.
Norman Foster and the British Museum
Author: Norman Foster
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A landmark in the history of the British Museum and one of Norman Foster's most significant projects to date, the Great Court has reclaimed and reinvigorated one of London's most important public spaces, transforming the Museum. Published to coincide with a major retrospective of Foster's work held at the British Museum, this volume brings together essays, design drawings and photographs to provide an account of the development and completion of Foster's project. An introductory essay by Deyan Sudjic presents the Great Court as the culmination of centuries of change within the Museum - a reconciliation of past and future which has both restored and transfigured the heart of this public institution. Spencer de Grey, a partner at Foster and Partners, documents the design and construction of the individual elements within the Great Court and the vast glazed canopy which surmounts them. The volume is introduced by Norman Foster and illustrated with photographs of the Great Court during its construction and in its spectacular finished state.
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A landmark in the history of the British Museum and one of Norman Foster's most significant projects to date, the Great Court has reclaimed and reinvigorated one of London's most important public spaces, transforming the Museum. Published to coincide with a major retrospective of Foster's work held at the British Museum, this volume brings together essays, design drawings and photographs to provide an account of the development and completion of Foster's project. An introductory essay by Deyan Sudjic presents the Great Court as the culmination of centuries of change within the Museum - a reconciliation of past and future which has both restored and transfigured the heart of this public institution. Spencer de Grey, a partner at Foster and Partners, documents the design and construction of the individual elements within the Great Court and the vast glazed canopy which surmounts them. The volume is introduced by Norman Foster and illustrated with photographs of the Great Court during its construction and in its spectacular finished state.
Talking and Writing
Author: Norman Foster
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788494717901
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"'Norman Foster Talking and Writing' brings together, for the very first time, a selection of Norman Fosters most seminal lectures and essays. Spanning four decades, the publication is a comprehensive compilation of Fosters thoughts on architecture, urbanism, design, and technology and also compiles detailed descriptions of the development of some of Foster + Partners most influential projects. The publication presents a selection of lectures and essays alongside the original slides used in each of their presentations, spanning from the 1960s to the early 2000s, in what will surely be a point of reference for students, practitioners, and lovers of architecture for years to come" -- Amazon.com.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788494717901
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"'Norman Foster Talking and Writing' brings together, for the very first time, a selection of Norman Fosters most seminal lectures and essays. Spanning four decades, the publication is a comprehensive compilation of Fosters thoughts on architecture, urbanism, design, and technology and also compiles detailed descriptions of the development of some of Foster + Partners most influential projects. The publication presents a selection of lectures and essays alongside the original slides used in each of their presentations, spanning from the 1960s to the early 2000s, in what will surely be a point of reference for students, practitioners, and lovers of architecture for years to come" -- Amazon.com.
Reflections
Author: Norman Foster
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Compiled by Foster himself, contrasting projects from the last four decades of his practice create a beautiful and compelling photographic record.
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Compiled by Foster himself, contrasting projects from the last four decades of his practice create a beautiful and compelling photographic record.
Wembley Stadium
Author: Norman Foster
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN: 9783791346885
Category : Stadiums
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This architectural monograph explores the transformation of England's national football stadium into the world's most versatile and exciting arena. Since its inception in 1923, Wembley Stadium has been synonymous with great football, sold-out concerts, and thrilling events. Its rebuilding - completed in 2007 by world-renowned architects Foster + Partners - was one of the most talked-about architectural events of the decade. This book details the planning and reconstruction of the new Wembley, which features a retractable roof supported by an iconic arch, exploring all aspects of the design process, with informative texts and numerous photographs, original sketches, and drawings. ILLUSTRATIONS: 90 b/w 80 colour.
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN: 9783791346885
Category : Stadiums
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This architectural monograph explores the transformation of England's national football stadium into the world's most versatile and exciting arena. Since its inception in 1923, Wembley Stadium has been synonymous with great football, sold-out concerts, and thrilling events. Its rebuilding - completed in 2007 by world-renowned architects Foster + Partners - was one of the most talked-about architectural events of the decade. This book details the planning and reconstruction of the new Wembley, which features a retractable roof supported by an iconic arch, exploring all aspects of the design process, with informative texts and numerous photographs, original sketches, and drawings. ILLUSTRATIONS: 90 b/w 80 colour.
Catalogue, Foster + Partners
Author: David Jenkins
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
"Highlighting recent projects, Norman Foster: Catalogue traces the development of the Foster studio from its formation in the 1960s to the present. More than 120 buildings and projects are featured in stunning full-color photographs and complemented by architectural sketches and drawings. The book examines the distinctive features of Foster's work and shows the full range of the practice's achievements as urban planners, architects, and industrial designers." "Including numerous current works, unbuilt projects such as Foster's design for the World Trade Center competition, as well as buildings that showcase the essential characteristics of Foster's distinctive design philosophy, this book presents the most comprehensive overview of the renowned architect's career to date." --Book Jacket.
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
"Highlighting recent projects, Norman Foster: Catalogue traces the development of the Foster studio from its formation in the 1960s to the present. More than 120 buildings and projects are featured in stunning full-color photographs and complemented by architectural sketches and drawings. The book examines the distinctive features of Foster's work and shows the full range of the practice's achievements as urban planners, architects, and industrial designers." "Including numerous current works, unbuilt projects such as Foster's design for the World Trade Center competition, as well as buildings that showcase the essential characteristics of Foster's distinctive design philosophy, this book presents the most comprehensive overview of the renowned architect's career to date." --Book Jacket.
Norman Foster, Richard Rogers, James Stirling
Author: Deyan Sudjic
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architects
Languages : nl
Pages : 218
Book Description
Studie over - met afbeeldingen van - het werk van drie vooraanstaande Britse architecten, resp. geb. 1935, 1933 en 1926
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architects
Languages : nl
Pages : 218
Book Description
Studie over - met afbeeldingen van - het werk van drie vooraanstaande Britse architecten, resp. geb. 1935, 1933 en 1926