‘Healthy Cities’ Public Debates 2025
The Norman Foster Foundation (NFF) and Sanitas continue their joint commitment to promoting education and sharing knowledge on how architecture and urban design can improve the health of people and the planet. Their collaboration supports the creation of cities that are sustainable, equitable, healthy and liveable. As part of this partnership, the Healthy Cities programme […]
‘Towards a More Equal Future’, an exhibition by the Norman Foster Foundation, presented at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition
Today marks the opening of Towards a More Equal Future, an exhibition curated by the Norman Foster Foundation Team presented at the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition 2025. As part of the International Exhibition’s central theme, Inequalities, the Norman Foster Foundation Team shows a selection of projects that explore how architecture, design and urbanism can […]
The Norman Foster Foundation Team and Porsche present ‘Gateway’ at the Biennale Architettura 2025
For the Norman Foster Foundation Team and Porsche, the Biennale Architettura 2025 marks the beginning of a new creative collaboration, in which product design and architecture collide to explore the future of mobility. The collaborative endeavour—announced last February as part of the The Art of Dreams initiative—brings together architect Norman Foster and the Norman Foster […]
The Norman Foster Institute is now accepting applications for its 2026 Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities
The Norman Foster Institute (NFI) is now accepting applications for its Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities, taking place in Madrid from January to December 2026. The Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities blends hands-on experience with academic insights from the Norman Foster Foundation’s global network of experts, led by Co-Directors Norman Foster, President, Norman Foster Foundation, […]
‘Towards a More Equal Future’, an exhibition by the Norman Foster Foundation, to be presented during the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition
The Norman Foster Foundation will be part of the 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition with an exhibition titled Towards a More Equal Future. The Norman Foster Foundation will present a series of seven projects that explore the theme that gives name to the upcoming International Exhibition, titled Inequalities. These projects focus on key areas such […]
The Norman Foster Institute team visits Freetown, one of the pilot cities for this year’s Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities
Last week, the Norman Foster Institute (NFI) team visited Cape Town, South Africa, to build on the collaboration with the City of Cape Town (CoCT) on the city’s pilot research project, as part of the NFI’s Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities. During their visit, Dr Gareth Simons, Head of City Science of the NFI; Irene […]
Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture has been selected to redesign the British Museum’s Western Range galleries
We are thrilled to announce that Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture has been selected to redesign the British Museum’s Western Range galleries. This project marks one of the most significant cultural renovations globally, aiming to transform a third of the Museum’s historic space. Lina Ghotmeh, a distinguished member of the Norman Foster Foundation’s Academic Body, recently shared her […]
The Norman Foster Institute team visits Freetown, one of the pilot cities for this year’s Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities
Last week, the Norman Foster Institute (NFI) team visited Freetown, Sierra Leone, to commence the collaboration with the local administration on the city’s pilot research project, as part of the NFI’s Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities. During their visit, Dr Gareth Simons, Head of City Science of the NFI, and Olivia Poston, Lead Researcher of […]
The Norman Foster Institute team visits Melilla, one of the pilot cities for this year’s Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities
Last week, the Norman Foster Institute (NFI) team travelled to Melilla to begin working with the local administration on the pilot research project—as part of the NFI’s Master’s Programme on Sustainable Cities. During their visit, David González Márquez, Secretary General of the Norman Foster Foundation; Irene Martín Luque, Head of Research of the NFI; and […]
The Norman Foster Foundation joins Porsche’s ‘The Art of Dreams’ initiative with a collaboration to be presented during the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia
The 8th Edition of Porsche’s ‘The Art of Dreams’ initiative is envisioned by the Norman Foster Foundation. The collaboration will take place with an architectural installation in Venice at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia curated by Carlo Ratti. Titled Gateway to Venice’s Waterways, the joint endeavour embodies their shared vision on […]