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Legendary architect Sir Norman Foster sits down with Architectural Digest to reflect on his groundbreaking career, visionary design philosophy, and the future of architecture. As the founder of Foster + Partners, established in 1967, Foster has shaped skylines across the globe with iconic works such as The Gherkin in London, Hearst Tower in New York, and the HSBC Building in Hong Kong. His trailblazing contributions have earned him more than 400 awards, a knighthood in 1990, and the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1999, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential architects of our time.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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