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Norman foster biography childhood, life achievements. Norman robert foster, baron foster of thames bank, om, friba, fcsd, rdi born 1 june 1935 is an english architect. He shares projects from throughout his career, from the pioneering roofgardened willis building 1975 to the london gherkin 2004. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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