Norman Foster is a renowned contemporary British architect born in 1935. He studied architecture at Manchester University and Yale, where he earned a master's degree. In 1967, he founded The Foster Associates, which later became Sir Norman Foster and Co. Some of his most notable buildings include the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts in Norwich, the HSBC Building in Hong Kong, and the London City Hall. Foster is inspired by modernist architects like Antoni Gaudi and aims to harmonize architecture with nature through sustainable designs like his eco-friendly Gherkin building in London.