Irene Martín is appointed as Head of Research at the Norman Foster Foundation
Irene Martín, former ‘Ford Foundation Research Fellow’ within the Education and Research Unit at the Norman Foster Foundation (NFF), is now appointed as Head of Research. Martín is an architect, urbanist and researcher who explores data-driven urban design, creating systems, processes and interfaces for the city scale. In her role, she leads various research initiatives […]
Application Deadline approaching for the Norman Foster Institute’s Programme On Sustainable Cities
The Norman Foster Institute (NFI) is issuing a final reminder for scholars interested in joining its Programme on Sustainable Cities, starting in Madrid in January 2024. • Applications will close on Friday, September 1st at 24h00 CEST. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest convenience. • To further foster diversity within […]
Winner of the 2023 RIBA Norman Foster Foundation Travelling Scholarship announced
The Norman Foster Foundation (NFF) and The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) are pleased to announce Martha Pomasonco of the University of Lima, Peru as the winner of the 2023 RIBA Norman Foster Travelling Scholarship for her project ‘Upgraded Barrios’. The annual scholarship offers £7,000 to fund research by an architecture student who demonstrates […]
The Norman Foster Institute team visits Athens, one of the pilot cities of the Programme On Sustainable Cities
The team from the Norman Foster Institute embarked on a significant journey to Athens, one of the distinguished pilot cities selected for participation in our upcoming Sustainable Cities Program, set to commence in January 2024. During their time in Athens, our team actively engaged with esteemed civic leaders. By meticulously exploring the essence of Athens, […]
Diego López is appointed as Co-head of Architecture and Technology at the Norman Foster Foundation
Diego López, former ‘GS Energy Research Fellow’ within the Architecture and Technology Unit at the Norman Foster Foundation (NFF), is now appointed as Co-head of Architecture and Technology. López is an architect and holds a Master’s in Architectural Heritage Restoration, in Hospitals Infrastructure and in Adaptive Architecture and Computation. He has a profound interest and […]
Alberto Cendoya is appointed as Co-head of Architecture and Technology at the Norman Foster Foundation
Alberto Cendoya, former ‘BYD Mobility Innovation Fellow’ within the Architecture and Technology Unit at the Norman Foster Foundation (NFF), is now appointed as Co-head of Architecture and Technology. Cendoya holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s in Architecture from the Universidad de Navarra. He has been involved in projects such as the design of future monorail […]
Esperanza Pino is appointed as Head of International Relations at the Norman Foster Foundation
Esperanza Pino is now appointed as Head of International Relations at the Norman Foster Foundation. Pino joined the Norman Foster Foundation (NFF) in January 2020. Formerly, she worked at the Spanish Embassy in Seoul, establishing new connections between national and international professionals and promoting cultural and architectural projects. She collaborated with the 1st Seoul Biennale […]
The Norman Foster Institute team visits San Marino, one of the pilot cities of the Programme On Sustainable Cities
The Norman Foster Institute team visited the city of San Marino, one of the esteemed pilot cities chosen to partake in our forthcoming Programme On Sustainable Cities, starting in January 2024. The team actively engaged with esteemed city leaders, delving into insightful conversations that shed light on the city’s distinctive context and intricate urban fabric. […]
The Norman Foster Foundation presents ‘On Climate Crisis’ Masterclass Series
The Norman Foster Foundation (NFF) presents the ‘On Climate Crisis’ Masterclass Series, a collection of video presentations delivered by ten outstanding experts in the fields of architecture, urbanism, landscape architecture, urban law, politics, and environmental science. This initiative aims to support the NFF’s extensive educational programme by fostering an exchange of knowledge and promoting a […]
The Norman Foster Institute announces the three pilot cities of its Programme on Sustainable Cities
The Norman Foster Institute (NFI) announces three pilot cities to which the scholars enrolled in its Programme on Sustainable Cities will be working with during the academic year. Through the development, testing and simulation of local action plans, scholars will propose and implement urban interventions that will improve the quality of life in three European […]