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Continuing the series on architecture and sport, these concept studies explore the proposed redevelopment of Stamford Br...
14/10/2026

Continuing the series on architecture and sport, these concept studies explore the proposed redevelopment of Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club, circa 1971.
Founded in 1905 and based in Fulham, London, Chelsea won its first UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup in 1971, prompting ambitious plans to modernise its stadium.

Norman Foster along his studio’s team used storyboard drawings to organise the project brief and facilitate discussions with the client. Rather than illustrating architectural forms, these studies identify the priorities for a phased redevelopment that would allow the stadium to remain operational throughout construction.

The proposal aimed to increase capacity, improve the spectator experience and introduce commercial facilities, while enabling the stadium to host a wider range of sporting events.

13/10/2026

Model Making at the Norman Foster Foundation combines advanced manufacturing technologies with traditional craftsmanship.

Equipped with 3D printers and laser-cutting machines, the workshop brings together digital fabrication, material expertise and hands-on making to transform ideas into physical models.

One of the first publications from the Norman Foster Foundation Press, ‘Norman Foster: Talking and Writing’ (2017) bring...
12/10/2026

One of the first publications from the Norman Foster Foundation Press, ‘Norman Foster: Talking and Writing’ (2017) brings together a selection of Norman Foster’s most seminal lectures and texts.

Spanning four decades, the publication is a compilation of some of Foster’s most notable speeches, given across different settings, years and countries.

‘Norman Foster: Talking and Writing’ presents a selection of lectures and essays alongside the original slides used in each of their presentations, ranging from the 1960s to the early 2000s, serving as a reference for students, practitioners and lovers of architecture.

Available from www.ivorypress.com or at the Ivorypress Bookshop, Orfila 5, Madrid.

One of the first publications from the Norman Foster Foundation Press, ‘Norman Foster: Talking and Writing’ (2017) bring...
12/10/2026

One of the first publications from the Norman Foster Foundation Press, ‘Norman Foster: Talking and Writing’ (2017) brings together a selection of Norman Foster’s most seminal lectures and texts.

Spanning four decades, the publication is a compilation of some of Foster’s most notable speeches, given across different settings, years and countries.

‘Norman Foster: Talking and Writing’ presents a selection of lectures and essays alongside the original slides used in each of their presentations, ranging from the 1960s to the early 2000s, serving as a reference for students, practitioners and lovers of architecture.

Available from www.ivorypress.com or at the Ivorypress Bookshop, Orfila 5, Madrid.

The Norman Foster Foundation remembers Ratan Tata, a visionary leader and philanthropist whose generosity, humanity and ...
10/10/2026

The Norman Foster Foundation remembers Ratan Tata, a visionary leader and philanthropist whose generosity, humanity and commitment to improving lives have left an extraordinary legacy.

Through a longstanding relationship with Lord Norman Foster, Ratan Tata shared a belief in the power of design and innovation to address some of society’s greatest challenges.

This shared vision was brought to life through the Odisha Liveable Habitat Mission in India, where the Norman Foster Foundation collaborated with Tata Trusts and the Government of Odisha to transform informal settlements, secure land rights and improve living conditions for local communities.

We honour his memory with gratitude and admiration. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

For Motion. Autos, Art, Architecture, presented at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in 2022, the Architecture and Technology...
09/10/2026

For Motion. Autos, Art, Architecture, presented at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in 2022, the Architecture and Technology Unit of the Norman Foster Foundation worked under the direction of Norman Foster on the design and development of a series of display plinths..

Their streamlined geometry was developed in dialogue with the automobiles, drawing on the aerodynamic principles explored throughout the exhibition and extending the language of motion into the architecture of the display.

As part of the Norman Foster Foundation archive, and opening the theme of architecture and sport, is this project from N...
07/10/2026

As part of the Norman Foster Foundation archive, and opening the theme of architecture and sport, is this project from Norman Foster’s second year at the University of Manchester: a covered spectator stand for a cricket ground.
The drawing demonstrates the conventions of architectural draughtsmanship through plan, elevation and section, alongside a prominently rendered perspective. The design itself goes beyond a conventional solution, drawing inspiration from contemporary developments in concrete shell construction.

At the time, these structures offered an innovative way to reduce materials and construction costs, particularly significant during post-war reconstruction.

The project anticipates Norman Foster’s later ethos of achieving more with less, while revealing an early awareness of experimental design.

This morning in London, the Norman Foster Foundation and Bupa announced the next phase of their collaboration, continuin...
07/10/2026

This morning in London, the Norman Foster Foundation and Bupa announced the next phase of their collaboration, continuing a partnership that began in 2022 with a shared ambition to create healthier, more sustainable cities.

The new programme will bring together health, environmental and urban data, using modelling and visualisation to help cities better understand how decisions around green space, mobility, public space, heat, air quality and social connection can affect human health. The aim is to move from evidence to action, working with cities to test potential interventions before they are implemented and support more informed urban decision-making.

Through the Norman Foster Foundation and Norman Foster Institute, the collaboration will connect design, city science and data to help create healthier, more resilient urban environments, with the ambition to work with up to 30 cities across Bupa’s global network.

Step-by-step validation is a fundamental part of modelmaking.Rather than moving directly towards a fully resolved object...
06/10/2026

Step-by-step validation is a fundamental part of modelmaking.

Rather than moving directly towards a fully resolved object, a series of intermediate models allows specific aspects of a design to be tested one at a time — proportion, geometry, structure, assembly or spatial effect. This gradual process helps economise time and materials, while also clarifying the concept itself.

By validating decisions in stages, modelmaking becomes a precise and efficient design tool, where each iteration informs the next and every model brings the project closer to resolution.

Today at Bloomberg’s European headquarters in London, Lord Norman Foster addressed mayors taking part in the Bloomberg L...
06/10/2026

Today at Bloomberg’s European headquarters in London, Lord Norman Foster addressed mayors taking part in the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative, reflecting on the role of cities, leadership and design in responding to the challenges shaping urban life.

Lord Foster spoke about the importance of design in creating healthier, more sustainable cities and the responsibility of city leaders to shape urban environments that improve quality of life. Following the session, he guided the group of mayors through Bloomberg’s London headquarters, sharing insights into the building’s design and its approach to sustainability, workplace wellbeing and urban integration.

The session was introduced by Patti Harris, CEO of Bloomberg Philanthropies, whose leadership has been central to the partnership between Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Norman Foster Foundation and to a shared commitment to supporting cities through design, research and urban leadership.

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