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Foster and Partners
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Foster and Partners (styled as Foster + Partners) is a British international architecture firm based in London, England. The firm was founded in 1967 by Sir Norman Foster, and has since grown to become one of the most recognized and respected architectural practices in the world.
Foster and Partners has designed many iconic buildings and structures around the world, including the Gherkin in London, the Reichstag in Berlin, the Hearst Tower in New York City, the Hong Kong International Airport, and the Millau Viaduct in France, among others.
The firm has won numerous awards for its work, including more than 620 awards and citations for excellence in design. Foster and Partners has a reputation for using cutting-edge technology and sustainable design practices in their projects.
In addition to architectural design, Foster and Partners is also involved in urban planning, interior design, industrial design, and graphics. The firm employs over 1,400 staff, including architects, engineers, designers, and project managers, and has completed projects in more than 75 countries around the world.
The operations of Foster and Partners are overseen by three distinct boards: the Design Board, the Management Board, and the Partnership Board. These boards are collectively governed by a team of 18 members. It's notable that among these members, only the Management Board includes a female representative, while the remaining 17 members across all boards are male.
Established by Norman Foster as Foster Associates in 1967 shortly after leaving Team 4, the firm was renamed Sir Norman Foster and Partners Ltd in 1992 and shortened to Foster + Partners Ltd in 1999 to more accurately reflect the influence of the other lead architects.
In 2007, the private equity company 3i took a stake in the practice. The practice regained complete ownership in June 2014, when the 140 partners bought it back.
In October 2021, Foster + Partners was bought by a Canadian private investment firm, Hennick & Company, for an undisclosed sum, making it the single biggest shareholder of the practice.
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