City block-sized supertall skyscraper completed in Manhattan

Following four years of construction, Foster + Partners’ massive US$4 billion 50 Hudson Yards is now finally complete. The supertall skyscraper takes up the footprint of an entire city block in Manhattan, New York City, and reaches a height of 308 m (1… Continue reading City block-sized supertall skyscraper completed in Manhattan

DJI reaches new heights with dramatically cantilevering skyscraper HQ

Back in 2018, Foster + Partners revealed a collaboration with DJI to create a new headquarters for the leading drone manufacturer. The ambitious project is now complete and consists of two remarkable skyscrapers that incorporate cantilevering sections … Continue reading DJI reaches new heights with dramatically cantilevering skyscraper HQ

Marine Life Institute forms oversized “coral reef” on the Red Sea coast

The incredibly ambitious Red Sea Project is part of an ongoing effort to transform Saudi Arabia into a world-leading tourist destination and has resulted in plans for luxury resorts and an airport. Now Foster + Partners has revealed work is underway on… Continue reading Marine Life Institute forms oversized “coral reef” on the Red Sea coast

2022 FIFA World Cup soccer final to kick off in shimmering golden bowl

Foster + Partners has revealed its newly completed stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2022, which will be used to host the final game of the soccer tournament later this year. Arguably the most exquisitely designed of the eight new stadiums created for the… Continue reading 2022 FIFA World Cup soccer final to kick off in shimmering golden bowl

Foster + Partners’ tapering tower keeps office workers in the shade

High-profile UK firm Foster + Partners recently completed work on an attractive new supertall skyscraper in Kuwait. Rising to a height of 300 m (984 ft), the office building features a tapering overall form and is defined by distinctive exterior fins d… Continue reading Foster + Partners’ tapering tower keeps office workers in the shade

Foster + Partners taps timber for sustainably designed department store

Following high-profile projects like the Mjøstårnet and Sara Cultural Center, engineered timber continues to grow in popularity around the world as a sustainable building material. The latest notable work comes from Foster + Partners, which has reveale… Continue reading Foster + Partners taps timber for sustainably designed department store

NYC supertall skyscraper will go big on sustainable design

Foster + Partners recently revealed its design for a new skyscraper that combines a supertall stature with a significant number of sustainability features. The building, named 270 Park Avenue, will reach an impressive height of 1,388 ft (423 m) in New … Continue reading NYC supertall skyscraper will go big on sustainable design

Glass-walled Apple Store takes pride of place atop pyramidal water feature

Apple and Foster + Partners continue their longstanding collaboration with a new Apple Store recently completed in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The retail space features a bold design that takes the form of a glass-walled box that’s situated on top… Continue reading Glass-walled Apple Store takes pride of place atop pyramidal water feature

Four overlapping steel pyramids form sunken art museum

Having begun construction back in 2011, Foster + Partners’ Datong Art Museum has now finally officially opened to visitors. The ambitious arts building is defined by a complex roofline made up of four overlapping steel pyramids that are designed to res… Continue reading Four overlapping steel pyramids form sunken art museum

LA Apple Store brings the outdoors inside with tree-lined retail space

Apple and Foster + Partners’ longstanding collaboration continues with the completion and opening of their latest Apple Store. Located in The Grove shopping complex in Los Angeles, California, customers enter through huge glass doors to a tree-lined re… Continue reading LA Apple Store brings the outdoors inside with tree-lined retail space