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Foster + Partners have reincarnated in Zenith

As a result of the international competition of design projects in the French city of Sent-Eten have constructed new musical centre "Zénith".
Musical Zenith
This offer of architectural bureau Foster + Partners became the winner in competition. The centre was necessary for this industrial region for motivation of local population, youth to positive development, and also creations of the regional cultural centre which would advance an image of region as a whole.

Very accurate structure of a roof became result of research of laws of aerodynamics; the roof is an ideal surface for interaction with a wind, directing air on channels for natural ventilation of premises.

The system is constructed purposefully for "reception" of northern and southern winds. In an underground part of a building the storehouse for air which, arriving by means of special system of a facade and a roof, is cooled is created and then it is supposed in premises. Lateral flaps create a shade in foyer.
Zénith in Sent Eten
The glass foyer will organise access to all premises and floors. Audiences are arranged very flexibly, they can contain from 1,100 to 7,200 persons. In an industrial part premises for make-up rooms of rooms, premises for rehearsals, storages of a requisite and scenery, a reception for VIP-persons are provided. There is a parking on 1,200 cars, an exit on foot parkway on which it is possible to get on railway station.
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Foster + Partners will Create a Quay of Stockholm

Berg Arkitektkontor + Foster + Partners = City Quay
Foster + Partners, the well-known architectural bureau from Britain, will create the project of reconstruction of quay in Stockholm.
The Central Quay of Stockholm
Works are conducted in common with the Swedish architects from Berg Arkitektkontor. Architects intend to dismantle a part of the motorways lying over a surface of water which will replace with the foot paths connecting areas Södermalm and Gamla Stan.
The purpose of works — transformation of the central city zone in tourist, two new foot bridges will open for visitors very interesting and historically important city quarter, form system of movement for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Thanks to the project new squares and quays will be accessible to townspeople and visitors whom messages to restaurants and cafe will, to places of cultural rest and entertainments, shops.
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Design yacht

Charter company YachtPlus has started in boundless ocean the first super-yacht “The Ocean Emerald” over which design has worked Norman Foster. Thus, the known architect has captured practically all elements; creations of the well-known architect have mastered: the earth, air (plane Falcon 7X for company NetJets) and water.
Luxury yacht by Norman Foster
The main feature of this magnificent yacht — space and light. Length of model — 41 metre, 5 apartments where can comfortably take places to 12 visitors here are equipped, it is supposed seven places for attendants and a command.

Internal planning of a yacht flexibly meets the most various requirements which can arise at owners and visitors during travel. Attention to details — here the motto of manufacturers; each nuance of an interior and an ex-terrier, and also such components of the general style as a command uniform is provided.
The Ocean Emerald by Foster + Partners
For conditions registration products of Italian manufacturer Cassina have been chosen, the kitchen room and a dining room are equipped by production of mark Schiffini.

Ocean Emerald becomes the first of four yachts over which design experts from Foster + Partners will work. Series manufacture is planned next two years. The second yacht, Ocean Pearl will be floated by autumn of 2009 year, the third — Ocean Sapphire — in the beginning of 2010 and Ocean Emerald for Playboy. The name for the fourth yacht which manufacture is planned on second half 2010, for the present is not thought up.
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Norman Foster has become interested in lunar architecture

Bureau Foster + Partners, the well-known British architect, will take part in the program on studying of prospects of building of buildings on the Moon. Details of the project do not disclose, but, according to edition Building Magazine, bureau Foster + Partners will be engaged in studying of the materials existing on the Moon and Mars and potentially suitable for building.

The project will be a part of the big program "Aurora" of the European Space Agency. The representative of a bureau has informed, that a certain tender is provided, but on details to make comments has refused.
Spaceport for Virgin Galactic
The Guardian reminds, that Foster + Partners is engaged in designing of the first-ever private spaceport by request of company Virgin Galactic. Spaceport should open in 2011 in desert in the State of New Mexico.
The well-known architectural bureau
Norman Foster — the winner of every possible architectural awards, architectural bureau Foster + Partners was engaged in the project such known constructions, as: a covered court yard of the British museum, reconstruction Reichstag in Berlin, Hurst's tower in New York, the London skyscraper.
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