Projects
The Norman Foster Foundation is unique in the ability to link its mission and educational programme to the execution of live projects by an in-house design team. Most assignments are developed for like-minded foundations and philanthropic institutions. Because of its not-for-profit status, the Norman Foster Foundation can deliver a professional service with an added benefit-in-kind. The Foundation can also couple workshops with scholars and mentors to act as a research arm of the industry. The consultancy team within the Foundation can service the workshops and further develop technical studies.
Milan Design Week 2024
Cosmos
The Norman Foster Foundation and Tecno present Cosmos, the Furniture System infinitely expanding in space.
Norman’s Cay, Exumas, Bahamas. 2022 – ongoing
Jondal Exumas
The Foundation was approached for advice on how to conserve the nature and biodiversity of this small, privately owned and relatively unspoilt island whilst sympathetically integrating new developments. Following a study tour of the island, three proposals were made.
Giardini Marineressa, Venice, Italy. 2022 - ongoing
Essential Homes Research Project
Given the permanent condition of the refugee settlements, the Norman Foster Foundation would like to propose a different approach to this problem. Refugees and displaced communities should be entitled to better quality structures.
Santa Eulalia, Ibiza, Spain. 2022 – ongoing
Green School
At the request of Green School Ibiza (GSI), the NFF has prepared a proposal to undertake the research and planning for GSI, which will be located in Ibiza, Spain.
Braga, Portugal. 2022 – ongoing
Modular Construction
BySteel is promoting a project that aspires to promote a change in the Portuguese construction industry.
Kharkiv, Ukraine. 2022 – ongoing
Kharkiv Masterplan
In April 2022, as a consequence of the war in Ukraine and in the context of the United Nations Forum of Mayors, the Mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, asked architect Norman Foster to lead the masterplan for the reconstruction of the city.
2021 - ongoing
Nuclear Battery
The Norman Foster Foundation (NFF) with MIT’s Center for Advanced Nuclear Energy Systems (CANES) is a founding member of the Advanced Nuclear & Production Experts Group (ANPEG), a global consortium dedicated to developing low-carbon energy systems based on a ‘plug-and-play’ nuclear micro reactor.
Santiago do Cacém, Setúbal District, Portugal. 2021 – ongoing
Santiago College
The Norman Foster Foundation is developing the design for the Santiago School at Santiago do Cacém.
Château La Coste, Aix-en-Provence, France. 2019 – ongoing
Autonomous House
The Norman Foster Foundation is developing the design for the Autonomous House at Château La Coste.
Château La Coste, Aix-en-Provence, France. 2019-ongoing
Observation Deck
The Norman Foster Foundation is developing the design for the Observation Deck at Château La Coste.
Martha’s Vineyard, MA, USA. 2018 - 2022
Foster Retreat
The Norman Foster Foundation has developed the concept design for the retreat at Martha’s Vineyard.
Various locations. 2017 - 2019
Our Blood
The Norman Foster Foundation is working with British contemporary artist Marc Quinn on a major non-profit public artwork aimed at increasing awareness for the global refugee crisis.
Odisha, India. 2018 - 2020
Odisha Liveable Habitat Mission
The Norman Foster Foundation collaborated with Tata Trusts on the regeneration of informal settlements from within.
Various locations. 2018 - ongoing
BYD Skyrail
The Norman Foster Foundation is collaborating with BYD in the design and implementation of a new straddle-beam monorail system.
Mexico. 2018 - 2019
Connected Civic Centres
The Norman Foster Foundation is collaborating with Altan Redes to design and develop a programme of Connected Civic Centres (CCCs) in Mexico.
Venice, Italy. 2018 - 2019
Teatro Verde
Collaborating with Fondazione Giorgio Cini on the restoration of the Teatro Verde, an outdoor theatre set in the gardens of the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
Waddesdon, UK. 2018 - 2019
Waddesdon Manor
The Norman Foster Foundation is collaborating with the Rothschild Foundation to upgrade and expand the original Waddesdon Stables, part of the Waddesdon Manor Estate.
Madrid, Spain. 2016 - 2017
The Pavilion
From its innovative but understated use of glass, steel and composite materials, the pavilion is a further exploration of techniques that Norman Foster has pioneered over more than five decades.
Rwanda, Africa. 2015 - 2017
Droneport
The Droneport project is the first initiative by the Norman Foster Foundation.