Insights Journal 1

Insights was conceived as a space to reflect on the ideas that drive Foster + Partners, a world-renowned architectural practice founded by Norman Foster in 1967. This first edition presents a record of ongoing dialogues within the studio and with the wider world of architecture, design and technology. As the practice's work continues to evolve across scales, geographies, and disciplines, so too does the conversation around it. Within these pages are voices from across the practice, offering perspectives shaped by diverse expertise: architects, researchers, engineers, industrial designers, digital technologists and many others. Each contribution speaks to a different facet of our collective inquiry, from the intricacies of material craft to the possibilities of planetary exploration. Insights seeks to capture these conversations in print: considered, contextual and curated for an audience of peers, collaborators and fellow thinkers. AUTHOR: Foster + Partners is a global studio for sustainable architecture, urbanism, engineering and design, founded by Norman Foster in 1967. SELLING POINTS: . The first journal from Foster + Partners, Insights seeks to capture a diverse range of design conversations within Foster + Partners. The essays are considered, contextual and curated for an audience of peers, collaborators and fellow thinkers . Features many previously unseen pictures and custom-made illustrations . Limited edition run with a specially 'signed' authentication sticker from Norman Foster . Includes the stories behind many of Foster + Partners' projects, including 270 Park Avenue, China Merchants Bank, Tocumen Airport, Free University, Carree d'Art, House of Wisdom, Hankook Technoplex, Narbo Via, the Mars Habitat, the Whiteley, Transamerica 281 colour, 73 b/w illustrations