Sir Norman Foster is a renowned British architect known for innovative structural designs such as Berlin's Reichstag, New York City's Hearst Tower, and London's City Hall. He was born in 1935 in Manchester, England and studied architecture at the University of Manchester and Yale University, developing a passion for sketching that has lasted throughout his career.
Sir Norman Foster is a renowned British architect known for innovative structural designs such as Berlin's Reichstag, New York City's Hearst Tower, and London's City Hall. He was born in 1935 in Manchester, England and studied architecture at the University of Manchester and Yale University, developing a passion for sketching that has lasted throughout his career.
Sir Norman Foster is a renowned British architect known for innovative structural designs such as Berlin's Reichstag, New York City's Hearst Tower, and London's City Hall. He was born in 1935 in Manchester, England and studied architecture at the University of Manchester and Yale University, developing a passion for sketching that has lasted throughout his career.
prolific British architect known for his innovative, stylish structural designs, as seen with edifices like Berlin's Reichstag, New York City's Hearst Tower and London's City Hall.
Early Life and Education
Norman Foster was born on June 1, 1935
in Manchester, England. An only child with an avowed interest in structures and design. He went on to study architecture at the University of Manchester and won accolades for his drawing work, developing a lifelong passion for sketching. He later earned a scholarship to Yale University’s School of Architecture, earning his master’s in 1962.