Happy birthday! Norman Foster turns 90 today

Norman Foster is celebrating his 90th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed architects of his generation.

Popular architect Norman Foster has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 90th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Foster, a cultural icon

Born Norman Robert Foster in Manchester on June 1, 1935, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Foster's not just a great architect, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Norman hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Norman Foster as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 90.

Happy Birthday, Norman, you're the best!

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