works 5 Jenkins, David 1957 Sept. 25- Foster, Norman 1935- text bibliography gw Munich New York Prestel c2009 2009 monographic eng spa

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584 p. (12 folded) ill. (some col.), plans, ports. (some col.) 31 cm. Winner of the Pritzker Prize and the Praemium Imperiale, Norman Foster is one of the most innovative and forwardthinking architects at work today. This volume features approximately 1,400 plans, sketches, and photographs of some of Foster s most renowned and celebrated international projects, including Chek Lap Kok Airport in Hong Kong, Expo Station in Singapore, the Valencia Congress Centre, The Sage Gateshead, the Millau Viaduct in France, and the Swiss Re tower in London, along with numerous other outstanding works. Also included here are examples of Foster s striking product designs and furniture. In addition to offering insights into individual projects, the book contextualises Foster s work, identifying themes and connections across the decades, discussing influences and inspirations, and invoking a host of historical, cultural and architectural references. Above all, this overview reveals the key characteristics of Foster s distinctive design philosophy, showing how his integrity and attention to detail are evident in every built structure that bears the practice s name from the most impressive airport terminal to the most ergonomically functional door handle -- Product Description. specialized contributors, Chris Abel ... [et al.] ; editor, David Jenkins. Includes bibliographical references (p. 569-573) and index. e-uk-en Foster, Norman 1935- Architecture Great Britain History 20th century Catalogs NA997.F65 A4 2009 9783791332581 (hbk.) 3791332589 (hbk.) A7U 080728 20170524152404.0 302376