Foster and Partners | |
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![]() The firm's office in London, England | |
Practice information | |
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Founded | 1967 |
No. of employees | 1,800[1] |
Significant works and honors | |
Buildings | London City Hall Great Court Bloomberg London Apple Fifth Avenue |
Awards | See list |
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fosterandpartners |
Foster and Partners (also Foster + Partners) is a British international architecture firm with its headquarters in London, England. It was founded in 1967 by British architect and designer Norman Foster. The firm has been involved in the design of major projects around the world, including the Gherkin in London, the Hearst Tower in New York City,[2] the 1990s renovation of the Reichstag in Berlin,[3] the Millau Viaduct in France,[4] and Hong Kong International Airport.[5]
In addition to architectural design, the firm's practice encompasses engineering[6] and industrial design.[7] As of 2021, the firm had approximately 1,500 employees in New York City, Hong Kong, and Madrid.[6] The firm has won the Pritzker Architecture Prize[8] and the Stirling Prize.[9] By 2024, Foster + Partner earned more than half a billion dollars in fees.[10] 40% of Foster + Partner's fees were paid by clients in the Middle East.[10]