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It should be noted that some of the glass front buildings of Foster and Partners sometimes "loose" their windows ("honey, we just lost a window again"), examples are 30 St Mary Axe and Haus der Wirtschaftsförderung in Duisburg, Germany - that's something you don't want to happen when you're just walking around those buildings. --Abdull 21:58, 19 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Well the article for 30 St Mary Axe already mentions its incident. Actually it is quite normal for new buildings, especially innovative ones, to have initial teathing problems. However it is usually more like a section of the roof that leaks — a window falling out has to be a bit of a concern.
It can be worse, in 1990 a window in the cockpit of a BAC 1-11 fell out at an altitude of 17,000 feet. The captain was partially sucked out of the plane and the First Officer had to make an emergency landing with one of the stewards holding on to the captain's legs (see for example this version of the story.) -- Solipsist 23:11, 19 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Image placement

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What's with the freaky image placement in this article? Astronaut (talk) 13:14, 8 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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The result of the move request was: not moved (closed by non-admin page mover) SITH (talk) 20:22, 7 January 2019 (UTC)[reply]


Foster and Partners → Foster + Partners – Current name (see their website). WikiArticleEditor (talk) 17:56, 31 December 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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December 2023 proposal of edits

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Hello, Wikipedians. I have a conflict of interest as an employee of Foster + Partners. This proposal verifies existing information on the page with reliable sources, and removes that which could not be verified. It should address all issues in the warning box, so it can be removed. Thank you for your valuable time.

1. Please replace the first sentence of the lead paragraph:

Foster and Partners (stylized as Foster + Partners) is a British international architecture firm based in London, England, founded in 1967 by Sir Norman Foster.

Change to:

Foster and Partners (displayed as Foster + Partners) is a British international architecture and integrated design firm based in London, England, founded in 1967[1] by Lord Norman Foster.[2]

Reason:

The version I’m suggesting is based on high quality, secondary sources and removes the word “stylized,” which reads as promotional. I’ve added a citation because while the information does appear in the body of the article, it cites a single primary source. I have also updated Foster’s title as he is a member of Britain’s House of Lords.

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 00:44, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

2. Please replace the second sentence in the lead paragraph:

Foster and Partners has designed many iconic buildings and structures around the world, including the Gherkin in London, the 1990s renovation of the Reichstag in Berlin, the Hearst Tower in New York City, the Hong Kong International Airport, and the Millau Viaduct in France.

Replace with:

Foster and Partners has designed buildings and structures including the Gherkin in London, the Hearst Tower in New York City,[3] the 1990s renovation of the Reichstag in Berlin,[4] the Millau Viaduct in France,[2] and the Hong Kong International Airport.[5]

Reason:

The version I’m suggesting removes promotional language like “iconic” and adds citations using prominent secondary sources. It also pares down the list of projects to avoid excessive detail.

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 00:44, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

3. Please replace the first sentence of the second paragraph in the lead section:

In addition to architectural design, Foster and Partners is also involved in urban planning, interior design, industrial design, and graphics.

Replace with:

In addition to architectural design, the firm’s practice encompasses engineering[1] and design.[6]

Reason:

The version I’m suggesting pares down the list of the firm’s disciplines to areas that are supported by reliable secondary press sources, as well as adds necessary citations.

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 00:44, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

4. Please replace the second sentence in the second paragraph of the lead section:

The firm employs over 1,400 staff, including architects, engineers, designers, and project managers, and has completed projects in more than 75 countries around the world.

Replace with:

As of 2021, the firm had approximately 1,500 employees, located in offices in multiple cities, including New York, Hong Kong, and Madrid.[1]

Reason:

The existing sentence was out of date. The sentence I’ve suggested uses a reliable secondary source to cite the most recently available employment statistics as well as up-to-date examples of international offices. I couldn’t find a source explicitly stating the number of projects/countries that information was cut to avoid original research. The original sentence contains no citations, so I have added one.

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 00:44, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

5. Please replace the third sentence of the second paragraph in the lead section:

The firm has won numerous awards for its work, including more than 620 awards and citations for excellence in design.

Replace with:

The firm has won the Pritzker Architecture Prize[7] and the Stirling Prize.[8]

Reason:

The existing version does not specify any specific awards that the firm has won. The new version here resolves that and provides good sourcing to justify the mentions of those specific awards.

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 22:09, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

6. Please replace the first sentence of the first paragraph in the history section:

Established by Norman Foster as Foster Associates in 1967 shortly after leaving Team 4, the firm was renamed Sir Norman Foster and Partners Ltd in 1992 and shortened to Foster + Partners Ltd in 1999 to reflect the influence of the other lead architects.[9]

Change to:

The firm was established by Norman Foster in 1967[7] shortly after leaving his first studio, Team 4.[10] The firm was originally called Foster Associates before the name was changed to Foster & Partners in 1999.[11]

Reason:

The existing version cites a primary source that does not support all of the claims made in the sentence like “in 1992 and shortened to Foster + Partners Ltd in 1999 to reflect the influence of the other lead architects.” The version I’ve suggested salvages verifiable information using prominent sources, and deletes unverifiable original research.

 Done except I removed shortly, which is unsupported, and changed "&" to "+" to match the source. STEMinfo (talk) 22:09, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

7. Please remove the following tags from the warning box on the top of the article:

This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2023) This article possibly contains original research. (August 2023) This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (August 2023)

Reason:

The changes proposed above address the issues those tags are calling attention to by adding additional citations (including inline citations), and removing original research. These labels within the box are no longer required once the other changes I’ve suggested have been made.

 Done STEMinfo (talk) 22:09, 3 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your assistance. StaffordJasper (talk) 17:26, 15 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

References

  1. ^ a b c Hickman, Matt (11 October 2021). "Foster + Partners sold to a Canadian private investment firm". The Architect's Newspaper. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b Nayeri, Farah (10 May 2023). "Norman Foster Is Still Looking Upward". New York Times. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  3. ^ Kuang, Cliff (13 February 2009). "Norman Foster's No Good, Rotten, Very Bad Week". Fast Company. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  4. ^ Cohen de Lara, Max; Mulder van der Vegt, David. "These 5 architectural designs influence every legislature in the world — and tell you how each governs". Washington Post. No. 4 March2017. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  5. ^ Wong, Gillian; Specia, Megan (13 August 2019). "Hong Kong Airport, a City's Symbol of Pride, Is Now Its Hub of Unrest". New York Times. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  6. ^ Bertoli, Rosa (30 August 2022). "Leading light: Foster + Partners' Industrial Design shines bright". Wallpaper. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  7. ^ a b Fazzare, Elizabeth (12 May 2023). "Norman Foster Is More Invested in the Future Than Ever". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  8. ^ Prisco, Jacopo (10 October 2018). "Bloomberg's European HQ named UK's best new building". CNN. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Foster + Partners Limited". Companies House. Retrieved 9 September 2017.
  10. ^ Ravenscroft, Tom (19 January 2023). ""There are a lot of dangerous myths" about sustainability says Norman Foster". dezeen. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  11. ^ Glancey, Jonathan (2 January 1999). "The Guardian Profile: Sir Norman Foster, The Master Builder". The Guardian.

Correcting spelling error in infobox

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Hello. The company’s name in the infobox was recently changed to something that is both misspelled and inaccurate. I’m an employee of the company and will not edit this page myself, but would greatly appreciate it if an editor could please make the correction. Thanks.

Please replace the “name” line in the infobox:

| name = Parters - fosters Group Limited

Change to:

| name = Foster and Partners

Reason:

As written, the name is both inaccurate and misspelled, and incongruent with the spelling of the company’s name throughout the rest of the article.

Thank you for your help. StaffordJasper (talk) 09:29, 9 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

 Done. Well spotted, definitely an improvement. Axad12 (talk) 12:15, 9 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

December 2024 proposal of edits

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Hello, Wikipedians. I have a conflict of interest as an employee of Foster + Partners. I’d like to propose some updates to the infobox and History section as both are out of date. I am following WP:COI by not directly editing the page. Thank you for your help.

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1. Please replace the existing infobox “architectural practice” template and information with the following new “company” template and information::

Foster and Partners
Company typePrivate
IndustryArchitecture, engineering, urban planning
Founded1967; 57 years ago (1967)
Founder Norman Foster, Lord Foster of Thames Bank, Founder and Executive Chairman
Headquarters
London, England
,
United Kingdom
Area served
International
Key people
  • Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman

    Spencer de Grey, Senior Partner, Head of Design[1]

    Stuart Latham, Managing Partner[2]
ServicesArchitecture, Design, Industrial Design
Number of employees
1,900[3]
Websitefosterandpartners.com

Reason:

This firm is no longer doing just architectural work. It has expanded considerably. The more general “company” template allows for the addition of engineering, and industrial design, which are already included in the body of the article, and represent prominent parts of the company’s work.


2. In the History section, please add a new paragraph to become the new second paragraph:

The firm was chosen by Robert Sainsbury to design the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, which was completed in 1978.[4] Located at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England,[5] the 500 foot-long steel structure was designed to house the Sainsbury’s art collection, and was the firm’s first public building.[4]

Reason:

As written, the History section is missing information about the firm’s major projects. Major publications such as The Guardian have reported on this project, along with established industry publications like Architect Magazine.

3. In the History section, please add a paragraph to become the new third paragraph, following the content proposed in item 2:

In 1979, Foster + Partners won an international competition to design the new HSBC headquarters in Hong Kong.[6]

Reason:

A highly noteworthy project important enough to be covered in major mainstream media and prominent industry sources.

4. In the History section, please add a paragraph to become the new fourth paragraph, following the content proposed in item 3:

The firm was chosen to renovate the Reichstag in Berlin after being selected in a design competition in 1992.[7] The renovation was completed in 1999.[6]

Reason:

This is among the most important and well-known buildings in Germany and the world. A page about the building is already Wikilinked in the lead. ArchDaily and Dezeen are major publications in the field of architecture, and both reported on this highly noteworthy project.

5. In the History section, please add a paragraph to become the new fifth paragraph, following the content proposed in item 4:

Foster + Partners was selected to be architect of a new skyscraper in London to be built on the site of the Baltic Exchange building, which had been heavily damaged by an IRA bomb in 1992.[8] The building, known as 30 St Mary Axe or its nickname, “The Gherkin,” was completed in 2004.[9]

Reason:

Covered by the BBC because of the importance of the project. A hyper-link to the page about this building is already in the lead.

6. In the History section, please add a paragraph to become the new sixth paragraph, following the content proposed in item 5:

In 2001, construction began on the Norman Foster-designed Millau Viaduct spanning the Tarn gorge in southern France. The bridge was completed in 2004 and as of 2024 was the tallest bridge in the world.[10]

Reason:

Profiled by CNN because of the scale and importance of the project. A hyper-link to the page about this structure is already in the lead and listed as a bullet point under the Bridges section.

7. In the History section, please add a paragraph to become the new seventh paragraph, following the content proposed in item 6:

The firm was approached by Steve Jobs in 2009 to develop 75 acres in Cupertino, California into the new headquarters of Apple; Jobs consulted on the design until his death in 2011.[11] The campus, known as Apple Park, cost $5 billion and opened in 2017.[12]

Reason:

One of the most noteworthy corporate campuses in the world sourced to a major profile in Wired. I have hyper-linked to the Wiki-page about the subject.

Thanks very much for considering these updates. StaffordJasper (talk) 16:38, 20 December 2024 (UTC) StaffordJasper (talk) 16:38, 20 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

  1. ^ Yuting, Li (6 August 2012). "Off the drawing board". Global Times. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  2. ^ Spocchia, Gino (29 April 2024). "Would you work in Saudi Arabia?". Architect's Journal. Retrieved 4 December 2024. Stuart Latham, managing partner and senior executive partner at Foster + Partners, tells the AJ: 'Saudi Arabia is rapidly opening up to the rest of the world
  3. ^ Rogers, Dave (2 December 2024). "Fosters sees income break through £400m figure". Builders. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  4. ^ a b Rybczynski, Witold (18 February 2016). "Biography of a Building". Architect magazine. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  5. ^ Moore, Rowan (18 March 2018). "Forty years of hi-tech: from the Sainsbury Centre to Apple Park". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b Astbury, Jon (11 November 2019). "Norman Foster is high-tech architecture's international figurehead". Dezeen. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  7. ^ Douglass-Jamies, David (2 November 2015). "AD Classics: New German Parliament, Reichstag / Foster + Partners". ArchDaily. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  8. ^ "'Erotic gherkin' for London skyline". BBC News. 23 August 2000. Archived from the original on 9 September 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
  9. ^ "London's Gherkin sold to Brazilian billionaire". BBC. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  10. ^ Buckley, Julia (20 August 2024). "How the world's tallest bridge changed the map of Europe". CNN. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  11. ^ Levy, Steven (16 May 2017). "Inside Apple's Insanely Great (or Just Insane) New Mothership". Wired. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  12. ^ Tibkin, Shara (17 November 2017). "Apple Park: Normal people like you can now visit". CNET. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
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