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- Foster + Partners designs solar-powered Tulip observation tower for London Fri, 30 Nov 18, 4:30amLondon’s iconic Gherkin landmark could be getting a striking and futuristic new neighbor — if plans for Foster + Partners’ The Tulip are approved...
- Foster + Partners’ 250 City Road Towers have bike parking spaces for every apartment Tue, 3 Feb 15, 5:00pmFoster + Partners' twin-towered residential development in London features once bike parking space per bedroom (1,486 in total), bike lifts and workshops, but only 200 car parking spaces...
- Foster + Partners’ 250 City Road Towers are the UK’s most bike-friendly high-rises Tue, 3 Feb 15, 5:00pmFoster + Partners' twin-towered residential development in London features once bike parking space per bedroom (1,486 in total), bike lifts and workshops, but only 200 car parking spaces...
- Skanska and Foster + Partners are Creating the World’s First 3D Printing Robot Wed, 26 Nov 14, 10:00pmSwedish concrete manufacturer Skansa and architecture firm Foster + Partners have teamed up to create the first 3D-printing concrete robot in the history of construction...
- London’s Gherkin in a Financial Pickle, Goes Up for Sale Mon, 4 Aug 14, 11:51pmOne of London's most recognizable modern landmarks, The Gherkin, is in a pickle of a financial situation. The modern masterpiece designed by Norman Foster fell short of finding viable tenants who could pay their debts. After...
- Foster + Partners Reveal First Images of San Francisco’s Transbay First and Mission Towers Fri, 1 Aug 14, 10:00pmFoster + Partners just unveiled the first images of the pair of skyscrapers they've designed for San Francisco's Transbay Terminal area. The two towers were designed in partnership with local firm Heller Manus Architects...
- Foster & Partners’ Beautiful Green Renovation of Berlin’s Old Reichstag Parliament Building Thu, 17 Jul 14, 4:25amThe Reichstag opened in 1894 but was severely damaged by a fire in 1933. It was partially restored in the 60s, but the final work by British architects Fosters & Partners was done in 1999, causing it to flourish as the...
- Cyclist Utopia Unveiled in Norman Foster’s Elevated SkyCycle Highways Fri, 3 Jan 14, 2:35amArchitect and cycling enthusiast Sir Norman Foster has just unveiled his plans for the SkyCycle, a "cycle utopia" that soars up and above the congested streets of London...
- Daylit Turin University Building Features Cantilevered Membrane Roof Designed by formTL Tue, 20 Aug 13, 5:00amFor the past two decades, the University of Turin has been gradually modernizing its architecture as new facilities are constructed on formerly industrial land...
- Lenbachhaus Museum Reopens in Munich with Foster + Partners’ Jewel Box Addition Thu, 9 May 13, 1:02amThe main wing of the Lenbachhaus Museum was built in 1891 as a studio and villa for the artist Franz von Lenbach, and several additions have been added over the past 100+ years...
- London’s Famous Gherkin Building Goes Green – Literally Tue, 2 Apr 13, 4:20amUnder pressure from other more sustainable buildings popping up around the world, London’s Gherkin Tower, designed by Norman Foster, has recently begun testing an innovative vegetated facade panel which promises to...
- PICS: Foster & Partners’ Beautiful Green Renovation of Berlin’s Old Reichstag Parliament Building Sat, 23 Jun 12, 4:39amRead the rest of PICS: Foster & Partners’ Beautiful Green Renovation of Berlin’s Old Reichstag Parliament Building Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Architecture, berlin, cupola, daylight,...
- Foster + Partners’ Towering Hermatage Plaza in Paris Gets the Green Light Thu, 8 Mar 12, 7:00amRead the rest of Foster + Partners’ Towering Hermatage Plaza in Paris Gets the Green Light Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: breem, Eiffel Tower, Europe's tallest building, F+P Paris, Foster+Partners...
- Buenos Aires’ Faena Arts Center Opens in a Renovated Mill With a Colorful Interactive Installation Wed, 15 Feb 12, 1:38amRead the rest of Buenos Aires’ Faena Arts Center Opens in a Renovated Mill With a Colorful Interactive Installation Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "green furniture", Architecture, Argentina,...
- Lord Foster reveals £50bn Thames Hub project Thu, 3 Nov 11, 3:36amAmbitious Thames estuary plan to include international airport, railway and housing with new freight and energy infrastructure"Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will not themselves...