foster + partners: the art of architecture

foster + partners: the art of architecture
hong kong arts centre, hong kong, china
curated by richard cork
on now through september 22, 2011



'foster + partners: the art of architecture' at the hong kong arts centre, hong kong, china
image © hong kong arts centre


the inclusive exhibition 'foster + partners: the art of architecture' is currently on display through september 22, 2011 at the
hong kong arts centre located in hong kong, china. curated by writer and critic richard cork, the exhibit features a broad range
of the finished and current work of internationally renowned practice foster + partners. over 277 projects from twenty different
countries represent issues of infrastructure, sustainability, urban planning, history and culture from the firm's creation in 1967,
when the studio was referred to as foster associates.

spanning over four decades, the consortium of diverse works demonstrate the continuously evolving practice of architecture
while accentuating the consistency of values found in lord foster's buildings, regardless scope or size. this time capsule provides early
projects which explored solutions for environmental issues and sustainability concepts and become prevalent with the emergence
of new green technologies.



entrance to gallery
image © hong kong arts centre


'the computer has revolutionized the way architects work, yet the language of drawing and model making still plays a central role
in the studio – the exhibition offers incredible insight into the art of architecture through a display of sketches, which show some
of these stepping stones in the design process.' - richard cork, curator



model and display of reichstag, new german parliament, berlin, germany, 1992–1999
image © hong kong arts centre


spencer de grey, senior partner and head of design at foster + partners speaks about the exhibit's location in hong kong:
'this city has been a constant source of inspiration for designs such as chek lap kok airport, kai tak cruise terminal and, most recently,
the masterplan for the west kowloon cultural district. unprecedented in its scale and ambition, the new cultural district with its
sustainable agenda is the largest initiative of its kind in the world today and is set to transform the cultural life of hong kong.'



reichstag, new german parliament, berlin, germany, 1992–1999
image © rudi meisel



group of models including the sage gateshead, gateshead, england, 1997–2004
image © hong kong arts centre



model of the sage gateshead, gateshead, england, 1997–2004
image © hong kong arts centre



the sage gateshead, gateshead, england, 1997–2004
image © nigel young_foster + partners



model of the great court at the british museum, london, england, 1994–2000
image © hong kong arts centre



the great court at the british museum, london, england, 1994–2000
image © nigel young_foster + partners



models of hearst corporation headquarters and swiss re headquarters
image © hong kong arts centre



model of swiss re headquarters, london,england, 1997–2004
image © hong kong arts centre



swiss re headquarters, london,england, 1997–2004
image © nigel young_foster + partners



hearst corporation headquarters, new york, usa, 2001–2006

image © chuck choi



site model of west kowloon cultural district, hong kong, 2009
image © hong kong arts centre



west kowloon cultural district, hong kong, 2009

image © foster + partners



model of dresden station, dresden, germany



model of beijing international airport, beijing, china, 2003–2008
image © hong kong arts centre



model of free university berlin, berlin, germany



model of yachtplus 40 boat fleet, 2006–2010
image © hong kong arts centre



yachtplus 40 boat fleet, 2006–2010
image © nigel young_foster + partners



carre d’art, nìmes, france, 1984 –1993
image © foster + partners



millau viaduct, gorges du tarn,france, 1993–2005
image © stephane compoint



slussen masterplan,stockholm, 2009
image © nicholas elias_foster + partners



spaceport america, new mexico, usa, 2007

image © foster + partners



hongkong bank hq, hong kong, 1979–2006
image © ian lambot