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In the latest episode of “Life in Seven Songs” created by the San Francisco Standard, Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman at Foster + Partners, reminisces about his beginnings, sharing his life milestones and the music that has shaped his journey. Discussing the most memorable and impactful experience of designing The Reichstag in Berlin he explains... “As we peeled away the layers of history from the 60s, I think we realised that it had the imprints of war, graffiti, the scars of war. And rather than try to sanitise, to homogenise, to cleanse that, we felt it was important that it was retained for future generations, that that fabric was more powerful than any reconstruction in a museum. In that sense, it was a living evidence of the history of the past, the transition from war to peace.” Norman Foster’s song choices: 1. I'll Walk Beside You — John McCormack 2. Symphony No. 7 "Sinfonia antartica": I. Prelude. Allegro maestoso — Ralph Vaughan Williams 3. West Side Story, Act 1: Prologue (Original Broadway Cast Recording) — Jerome Robbins with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim 4. The Twist — Chubby Checker 5. Prelude & Fugue No. 12 in F Minor, BWV 857, WTC I — J.S. Bach 6. King Arthur, Z. 628, Act 3: Prelude While Cold Genius Rises - Frost Scene. "What Power Art Thou" — Henry Purcell 7. Bésame Mucho — Andrea Bocelli 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eTg2vwBq 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e6TnrA8c 🎧 Apple: https://lnkd.in/ejvPnapN #Architecture #Design #LifeInSevenSongs

A new urban vision has been revealed for the revitalisation of Antakya and the wider Hatay province in southeast Türkiye, following the devastating Türkiye-Syria earthquake on 6 February 2023. The masterplan vision for Antakya has been developed by Foster + Partners, Buro Happold, MIC-HUB, and leading Turkish practices DB Architects and KEYM Urban Renewal Centre. It is part of a wider design-led revitalisation process spearheaded by Türkiye Design Council (TDC), an NGO that has brought together international and local architecture, planning, urban design and engineering experts in the wake of the earthquake. The Foster + Partners masterplan covers a 30-square kilometre area of Antakya, Hatay’s capital district and one of antiquity’s most important cities (Antioch), and a set of eight design principles to define emerging plans for the wider Hatay province. It builds on earlier and ongoing work by TDC’s Hatay Collaboration Group of architects to quickly and carefully develop plans to rebuild the region. “We have been inspired by the resilience of the people of Antakya, and share their passion for their unique, historic city. Our strategy does not offer a ‘one size that fits all’ vision. It balances the historic spirit of the place with improvements and enhancements that will support a sustainable future for Antakya. We have developed the vision underpinned by the fact that reconstruction following a natural disaster is not merely about buildings but about rebuilding communities, feelings of safety and belonging, and rebuilding trust.” Bruno Moser, Senior Partner and Head of Urban Design at Foster + Partners. Türkiye Design Council's revitalisation efforts are being supported by the Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 🔗 Read the full article: https://brnw.ch/21wLAZI #Architecture #Design #UrbanDesign #AntakyaMasterplan

On Saturday, Foster + Partners teamed up with Wheels and Wheelchairs to celebrate Disability Pride Month with The Easy Saturday Skate Group in Battersea Park. 🛹 Wheels and wheelchairs are a group of wheelchair users and skaters who go out together to enjoy the sensory rush of speed; meeting on Saturdays in Battersea Park to skate five miles, with wheelchairs setting the pace. ‘On Saturday, Foster + Partners Disabilities Network had the joy of experiencing this accessible sport. Thank you to Easy Saturday Skate for giving confidence to our beginner skaters and to Slick Skates for the skate hire.’ Suzan Ucmaklioglu, Associate and Inclusive Design Specialist at Foster + Partners. We extend our gratitude to Isaac Harvey MBE, President of Wheels and Wheelchairs and Eva Tisnikar, Architectural Researcher at Foster+ Partners for their collaboration on this skating event. 🔗Find out more about Wheels and Wheelchairs and their upcoming skate to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: https://lnkd.in/eMzsr3Zk

The 13th edition of Sculpture in the City is now live! Sponsored by Foster + Partners, the free outdoor exhibition based in London is now open until spring 2025. The exhibition includes 7 artworks by 15 artists: Arturo Herrera, Clare Burnett, Daniel Silver (launching September 2024), Elisa Artesero, Hilary Jack (launching September 2024), Ida Ekblad, Jesse Pollock, Julian Opie (launching September 2024), Maya Rose Edwards, Oliver Bragg, Richard Mackness, Samuel Ross, Seph Li, Vanessa da Silva and Victor Lim Seaward. 🔗 Find out more about the exhibition: https://lnkd.in/gshMCx7 Images: 1: Untitled by Arturo Herrera © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners 2: Secret Sentinels by Clare Burnett © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners 3: Muamba Grove, 0 Hue 1 and Muamba Grove, 0 Hue 2 by Vanessa da Silva © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners 4: CAUCUS by Samuel Ross © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners #SculptureintheCity #Art #Architecture #London

At Foster + Partners, we strive to embed inclusive thinking from strategy to completion, thinking beyond technical code compliance, to embrace diversity in mind, body, and space. Over the past 18-months we have been working closely with Sociability, on a journey to bring diverse disability-led perspectives into Foster + Partners inclusive design guidance to better understand how people experience the built environment and our projects. As part of this journey, our inclusive design specialists and our Disabilities Network hosted a collaborative panel discussion which delved into the different experiences people have in the built environment and explored how design can be harnessed as a tool for empowerment and social transformation; an inclusive and resilient future for all. The panel, titled 'Experiencing Architecture', welcomed Mei-Yee Man Oram, Access and Inclusive Environments Lead at Arup; Jos Boys, Co-founder of The DisOrdinary Architecture Project; Christopher Laing, Founder of Deaf Architecture Front; Dr Amy Kavanagh, Disability Activist and Access Professional and Saida Ahmed, Actor, Poet and Writer. The discussion was moderated by Matt Pierri, Founder and CEO of Sociability and Suzan Ucmaklioglu, Inclusive Design Specialist at Foster + Partners. We extend our gratitude to all panellists and attendees for their valuable contributions. Read more about our recent celebrations as part of disability pride month: https://lnkd.in/ggBgV-AT #inclusivedesign #accessibility #disaabilitypride #disabilitypridemonth #disabilityawareness

We have a number of opportunities for experienced Workplace Consultants to join our Workplace Consultancy team in London. As a team of designers, analysts and researchers, the Workplace Consultancy team are dedicated to matching architectural and interior design with business objectives and changing needs of organisations. We explore and envision the future of communities, cultures and corporations and how these will influence our built environments. We work with clients to understand their needs and we undertake post-occupancy surveys to learn from practical experience. Previous experience in a similar role, working on large scale, complex projects, with excellent technical and design skills is essential. 🔗 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/erh9Cb6d Projects on display: 1: Ombú, Spain 2: MOL Headquarters, Hungary 3: Techcombank Headquarters, Vietnam 4: Bloomberg, UK #WorkplaceConsultant #Hiring #London #Design #Architecture #InteriorDesign

Robotics is a field that has advanced rapidly in the past decade, and which holds significant potential to transform key areas of healthcare and architecture. Aran Sena, a robotics expert at Foster + Partners, outlines the role robots can play in addressing complex challenges facing healthcare, and how this integration impacts architectural practice. “Hospitals face a wide range of complex and interlinked challenges. Robotics will play a pivotal role, not only in elevating patient outcomes by delivering the highest quality of care, but also in enriching the experiences of patients, caregivers, and staff.” Meghna Purkayastha, Workplace Consultant, Foster + Partners. 🔗 Read the full article: https://brnw.ch/21wLtcm Images: 1: Automated Facilities Robots © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners 2: Mayo Clinic, Minnesota © dbox/Foster + Partners 3: Operating room at the Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania © Dan Schwalm PennFIRST 4: The Marie upright patient positioning system reduces the floorspace required for radiation treatment rooms, enhances patient comfort, and has the potential to improve treatment accuracy © Leo Cancer Care #Architecture #Design #HealthcareRobotics #HealthcareDesign

Can spatial computing seamlessly integrate technology into our lives? On 29 July, hear from Martha Tsigkari, Head of Applied R+D at Foster + Partners, as she delivers her presentation ‘A (Snow) Crash Course for XR in Architecture,’ as part of the Frontiers Workshop: Design and Spatial Computing, at SIGGRAPH 2024 in Denver. Martha will discuss the transformative potential of extended reality (XR) and Spatial Computing in seamlessly integrating technology into our daily lives. She will highlight how it marks a shift from the traditional desktop metaphor, merging physical and virtual elements with advanced machine intelligence. In this collaborative workshop, Martha will explore innovative spatial interactions in user interfaces and sensory design, architectural concepts for both physical and virtual environments and cutting-edge approaches to architecture. 📅 29 July 2024 | 10:45 (MDT) 📍 Colorado Convention Center 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/epYUJVxQ @ACM SIGGRAPH #SIGGRAPH2024 #Architecure #Design #Construction #Engineering #Technology #AI #SpatialComputing #MachineLearning

ICÔNE and Four Twenty Five have both shortlisted for awards at the World Architecture Festival! 📣 ICÔNE – ‘Completed building, Office’ category. ICÔNE is a 18,800 square-metre office building in Belval, Luxembourg designed for BESIX RED. Filled with light and greenery, the building encourages a spirit of co-creation and collaboration. Its layout addresses the need for flexible and safe working environments that will emerge in the future. The project also references the rich industrial heritage of Belval, revitalising the area by making a positive contribution to the site and its surroundings. The scheme is targeted to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating. 📣 Four Twenty Five – ‘Inside, Bars and Restaurants’ category. Split across the first two stories of the practice’s 425 Park Avenue tower, Four Twenty Five includes a cocktail lounge, private dining room and a mezzanine dining level, with a glass fronted show kitchen and bespoke lighting installation. A bespoke collection of furniture - the NF Collection - designed by Norman Foster and Foster + Partners Industrial Design, in collaboration with the leading Japanese furniture manufacturer, Karimoku, is used throughout the space. The World Architecture Festival (WAF) will take place in Singapore from 6 - 8 November 2024. #WAF24 #Architecture #Design #Engineering #Construction #InteriorDesign