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Foster + Partners presents future-resilient masterplan for Gaafaru island in the Maldives. Working closely with the Maldives Fund Management Corporation (MFMC), Foster + Partners has developed a vision masterplan for Gaafaru, an inhabited island of Kaafu Atoll. The project puts forward six key principles to ensure a highly sustainable and resilient future for the island. 1. Adapting to rising sea levels and extreme conditions 2. Minimising damaging dredging and land reclamation practices 3. Nurturing ecology 4. Enhancing prosperity for all 5. Unifying communities 6. Establishing net zero energy, water and waste “Climate change and the resulting rising sea levels have brought the existential struggles of communities in archipelagos around the world into sharp focus. Future sustainable developments on island habitats – such as Gaafaru – must embrace ideals of resilience and harmony with nature, offering a forward-looking approach that serves the futures of its inhabitants.” Luke Fox, Head of Studio at Foster + Partners. The masterplan has been designed with the practice’s sustainability team and in-house ecologists. 🔗 Find out more: https://brnw.ch/21wNKis #Architecture #Design #Construction #Maldives #KaafuAtol

📢 We are looking for Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to join our multidisciplinary engineering team in London. The role requires leading mechanical engineering design projects, adhering to design processes and company standards. It involves managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of high-quality work. A thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and good practices is essential. 🔗 Apply today: https://brnw.ch/21wNK7P #HiringLondon #SeniorMechanicalDesignEngineer #MechanicalEngineers

How are XR and real-time technologies transforming the way we design and interact with the built environment? On 14 October, Charles Willcocks, Partner and Senior Visualisation Artist and David Gillespie, Associate Partner and Design Systems Analyst will be discussing ‘From Real-Time to Real-World: Shaping AEC with XR and the Metaverse,’ as part of Advancing Real-Time Technologies in AECO. They will showcase how Foster + Partners has been a leader in adopting real-time technology within the AEC industry, driving innovation through a strategic integration of advanced visualisation tools and the latest XR hardware. The presentation will explore how hybrid spatial tools offer groundbreaking opportunities for collaboration, crossing the boundaries between digital and reality. 📅 14 October, 13:30 (PST) 🖥️ Presented virtually 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/eS5dQ7e5 #Architecture #Engineering #Construction #AEC #AI #XR #RealTime

Will technology redefine the way we design and build? On October 25, Martha Tsigkari, Senior Partner and Head of Applied R+D at Foster + Partners, will deliver a keynote at the Chicago Innovate Symposium 2024. Martha will explore how technology can shift the paradigm of the AEC industry, reinventing the way we work. She will discuss how innovations from outside the AEC sector challenge established norms, pushing us beyond our comfort zones and inspiring us to reimagine what is possible. 📅 25 October, 9.05 (CDT) 📍 Chicago Architecture Center  🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/eMNjtxaS chicago innovate #ChicagoInnovate2024 #Architecture #AI #MachineLearning #Engineering #Construction

📢 We are looking for an experienced Senior Landscape Architect to join our team in London. This role involves supporting the design team in delivering high-quality landscape design for architectural and urban projects, including construction supervision and collaboration with consultants. The candidate must be a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) and have experience leading a team of five or more across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring successful project completion. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain a strong, innovative approach to landscape design is essential. Collaboration with consultants and other stakeholders is also a key aspect of this role. 🔗 Apply today: https://lnkd.in/eahmchua #HiringLondon #SeniorLandcapeArchitect

As guest editor of Domus in 2024, Norman Foster’s October issue focuses on the ‘Future of the Workplace.’ Within the issue, Martha Tsigkari, Senior Partner and Head of Applied R+D at Foster + Partners, writes about how technological developments are becoming the ‘means of the next reinvention’ for architecture. Spanning developments in graphics, gaming, film, extended reality, optimisation tools, digital twins, robotics, and machine learning and artificial intelligence – all facilitated by an exponential growth in computing power – Martha considers the impact of technology at Foster + Partners and on the architectural industry as it shifts the horizon line for creativity. “That is what change does: it stirs, unbalances, reinvents. It puts creative minds in a place they can thrive – outside their comfort zone. And in that place exists not only creativity, but also the foundational aspects of human communication, collaboration, and responsibility […] with which we are constantly mapping the future of our profession.” Read more about the October issue of Domus: https://brnw.ch/21wNBwr?

Can public art transform cities into thriving communities? On 12 October, Ill-Sam Park, Partner and Architect at Foster + Partners will discuss ‘Placemaking: Art in the Public Realm,’ as part of Creative Careers Days in Dubai. Together with Malak Abu-Qaoud, Director of Arts & Event at ICD Brookfield Place, Ill-Sam will explore the transformative power of public art in redefining urban spaces. With a focus on community engagement and innovative programming, the talk will explore how thoughtfully designed public spaces can forge stronger communities, spark connections and elevate the cultural vibrancy of our cities. 📅 12 October | 13:00 (GST) 📍 Jameel Arts Centre, Jaddaf Waterfront, Dubai 🔗 Register: https://brnw.ch/21wNB43 Images: FLOATING WORLD by Kuwaiti artist Monira Al Qadiri at ICD Brookfield Place, Dubai. #Architecture #Design #Engineering #Construction #PublicArt #Art #Community #PublicSpace

In a recent episode of The Urbanist on Monocle Radio, Norman Foster discusses how renovations of the Transamerica Pyramid aim to reignite the downtown district. ‘Our role in bringing this tower to a new lease of life was in many ways rediscovering its essence. We have stripped away the cobwebs of time where ceilings have been inserted, spaces have been compromised, bringing back a new life, a new identity. It’s not just the tower as a building in isolation, it’s an entire a city block, a city within a city.’ Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman at Foster + Partners. 📻 Listen to the podcast: https://brnw.ch/21wNAMJ #TransamericaPyramidCenter #SanFrancisco #Architecture #Design #Construction

📢 We are looking for a Workplace Consultant to join our team in London. As a team of designers, analysts and researchers, we are dedicated to matching architectural and interior design with business objectives and changing needs of organisations. We explore and envision the future of communities, cultures, and corporations and how these will influence our built environments. We work with clients to understand their needs and we undertake post-occupancy surveys to learn from practical experience. Previous experience in a similar role, working on large scale, complex projects, with excellent technical and design skills is essential. 🔗 To learn more and apply, visit: https://brnw.ch/21wNzb9 🔎 Find out more about life at Foster + Partners: https://brnw.ch/21wNzb8 #Architecture #ArchitectureJobs #Hiring #WorkplaceConsultant #Workplace