Catalogue

by Foster, Norman

• ISBN13: 9783791339733
• ISBN10: 3791339737
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-15
• Publisher: Prestel Pub

Summary

"Highlighting recent projects, Norman Foster: Catalogue traces the development of the Foster studio from its formation in the 1960s to the present. More than 120 buildings and projects are featured in stunning full-color photographs and complemented by architectural sketches and drawings. The book examines the distinctive features of Foster's work and shows the full range of the practice's achievements as urban planners, architects, and industrial designers." "Including numerous current works, unbuilt projects such as Foster's design for the World Trade Center competition, as well as buildings that showcase the essential characteristics of Foster's distinctive design philosophy, this book presents the most comprehensive overview of the renowned architect's career to date."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Introduction	p. 8
Preview	p. 18
Works	p. 90
Arts and Culture	p. 92
Civic Realm	p. 132
Education and Research	p. 160
Government	p. 190
Industrial and Product Design	p. 206
Leisure and Sport	p. 214
Residential	p. 226
Transport	p. 246
Workplace	p. 278
The Practice	p. 326
Group 1	p. 328
Group 2	p. 330
Group 3	p. 332
Group 4	p. 334
Group 5	p. 336
Group 6	p. 338
Specialist Teams	p. 340
The Team	p. 344
Personal and Practice Awards	p. 350
Project Awards	p. 352
Project Credits	p. 359
Complete Works	p. 368
Index	p. 374
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