Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank

Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank

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Part of the art of being an architect is to be a good listener. But I also believe in always providing strong leadership.

Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank

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[Makes a good architect] an open mind, energy, an appetite for hard work, a willingness to explore new solutions and push boundaries. A sense of humor is also helpful.

Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank

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The most amazing lesson in aerodynamics I ever had was the day I climbed a thermal in a glider at the same time as an eagle.

Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank

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I'm amazed to be here still and doing all this. But then I look at Oscar Niemeyer in Rio, who was a hero of mine when I was a student at Manchester.

Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank

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I like to find things from unexpected sources. I tend to move between turtlenecks and shirts and ties. I don't really have a uniform in the sense that some people might.