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Norman Foster

Norman Foster (b.1935) is widely considered to be one of the world's greatest living architects. Whilst retaining a reputation for innovation and originality, Norman Foster is also highly respected for his flair when adapting or converting older buildings to present-day needs. Yet his designs are always rooted in his concern for minimal environmental damge and maximum technological efficiency. Taking such examples as Stansted Airport in England and the Lycee Albert Camus in France this film demonstrates how Foster's buildings, with their open spaces and natural light, exert a powerful and calming influence over the people who use them. This film follows Foster at work in his office and on the site of some of his major projects, including the new Law Faculty at Cambridge University and the telecommunications tower in Santiago de Compostela in Spain - and demonstrates how closely involved he is in every stage of the design and building process. Foster is a man driven by his passion for architecture and his perfectionism. This portrait reveals not only his genius, but also his highly sensitive and artistic personality. In an insightful interview Foster discusses his early life and architectural training and his early partnership with fellow architect Richard Rogers.

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  • "El propi Foster parla de la seva obra i del seu concepte arquitectònic."
  • "Der Flughafen Hongkong, die Gurke in London, das Viadukt in Millau - all diese Bauwerke tragen die Handschrift deswohl bedeutendsten Architekten der Gegenwart: Norman Foster. Der Brite gilt als Meister der modernen High-Tech-Architektur und wird in jüngerer Zeit ebenso für den innovativen Umbau historischer Gebäude geschätzt. Dieses Porträt beleuchtet die künstlerische Entwicklung und Persönlichkeit des vielfach ausgezeichneten Planers und Designers. In seinem Londoner Büro und auf Reisen erläutert Foster legendäre Projekte der 1980er und 90er Jahre wie das Reichstagsgebäude in Berlin, das Carré d'Art in Nîmes oder den Fernsehturm in Santiago de Compostela (Text: DVD-Umschlag)."
  • ""The airport in Hongkong, the Gherkin in London, the viaduct in Millau - all of these constructions bear the mark of the most significant architect of the present: Norman Foster. The Brit is considered to be the master of modern high-tech architecture and has more recently been recognised for his innovative reconstructions of historical buildings. This portrayal highlights the artistic development and personality of the frequently honoured architect and designer. In his London office and on the road, Foster elucidates legendary projects of the 1980s and 90s such as the Reichstag building in Berlin, the Carré d'Art in Nîmes or the television tower in Santiago de Compostela.""
  • "Portret van de Engelse architect Norman Foster (1935-)."
  • "Norman Foster (b.1935) is widely considered to be one of the world's greatest living architects. Whilst retaining a reputation for innovation and originality, Norman Foster is also highly respected for his flair when adapting or converting older buildings to present-day needs. Yet his designs are always rooted in his concern for minimal environmental damge and maximum technological efficiency. Taking such examples as Stansted Airport in England and the Lycee Albert Camus in France this film demonstrates how Foster's buildings, with their open spaces and natural light, exert a powerful and calming influence over the people who use them. This film follows Foster at work in his office and on the site of some of his major projects, including the new Law Faculty at Cambridge University and the telecommunications tower in Santiago de Compostela in Spain - and demonstrates how closely involved he is in every stage of the design and building process. Foster is a man driven by his passion for architecture and his perfectionism. This portrait reveals not only his genius, but also his highly sensitive and artistic personality. In an insightful interview Foster discusses his early life and architectural training and his early partnership with fellow architect Richard Rogers."@en
  • "Architect Norman Foster at 60. His work includes Stansted Airport, the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, and Cambridge University's new Law Faculty."@en
  • "Highlights the artistic development and personality of one of the most significant modern architects, Norman Foster, considered by many to be the master of modern high tech architecture. In his London office Foster recounts legendary projects of the 1980s and '90s such as the Reichstag building in Berlin, the Carre d'Art in Nimes, and the television tower in Santiago de Compostela."
  • ""This program explores the extraordinary range of work undertaken by Foster, looking in particular at his most recent successes: the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, the Carré dÁrt in Nîmes, Stansted Airport, and the Lycée Albert Camus in Frejus"--Container."@en

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  • "Biography"
  • "DVD-Video"
  • "Film documentaire (Descripteur de forme)"
  • "Documentary films"@en
  • "Criticism, interpretation, etc"@en
  • "Nonfiction films"@en
  • "Interview"

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  • "Norman Foster - Porträt"
  • "Norman Foster prod. and dir. by Mark Kidel"
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  • "Norman Foster"
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