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Norman Foster, a renowned British architect born on June 1, 1935, is known for his global design works that emphasize modernism and sustainability. His architectural designs focus on functionality and environmental adaptability, having a profound impact on the modern architectural world.

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“If you weren’t an optimist, it would be impossible to be an architect.”

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“Manhattan, one of the most moneyed spots on the planet, also has one of the greatest concentrations of people in its skyscrapers. Its also, of course, the place where every architect wants to build his tower.”

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“Since Stonehenge, architects have always been at the cutting edge of technology. And you cant separate technology from the humanistic and spiritual content of a building.”

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“I am always surprised by how much little emphasis schools of architecture, and indeed, many architects, place on the process of the mating of a building.”

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Book:The Pritzker Architecture Prize, 1999: presented to Sir Norman Foster

Source: The Pritzker Architecture Prize, 1999: presented to Sir Norman Foster

“As an architect you design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.”

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Born: June 1, 1935
Known for: Architect
Quotes: 22

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