Norman Foster

The New Elizabethans by BBC

Aug 22, 201211:12Society & Culture

The New Elizabethans: Norman Foster. James Naughtie considers the significance of the British architect whose prolific output has transformed skylines and landscapes around the world. Foster's breakthrough was his innova...

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