More than 60 years of experience support Norman Foster, British architect whose works have helped redefine modern architecture In recent years, creating their own philosophy through specific keys and challenging the challenges of the future.
After assimilating the principles of American modernism, Norman Foster dedicated himself to giving his first steps in technology to apply it to architecture, urban planning and designseither. It was then that the main key to his works emerged: optimism towards the future.
Technique application
One of the keys in Norman Foster's works is the technique. For this famous architect, the study and academy are of no use if it does not apply in modern architecture. That is why, in its beginnings, Foster decided Apply the first concepts of sustainability In his works.
Although at that time they seemed almost impossible, they have reduced carbon footprint in construction processes of recent years, achieving the sense of functional spaces to interactive and inspiration spaces for society. Two examples of this are the Sainsbury Center for Visual Arts and the 30 St Mary Ax building in London.
Of passion to design
In different interviews, Norman Foster has affirmed that One of his main passions as a child were airplanes. However, when studying architecture, it transformed that passion into design, since this recognized architect is the author of some of the largest and most important infrastructure in the world for air transport, such as the Beijing International Airportbuilt in 2008.
For Foster, the organization of passenger flow and their needs goes beyond logistics, orientation and securitybut this implies true psychological well -being and inspiration for passengers. Therefore, this futuristic design airport is inspired by Chinese culture itself: its design simulates the body of a dragon, a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.