Norman Foster

For those who have second homes not entirely for their investment value, but because we love homes and design and architecture - Norman Foster the British architect has been awarded the Príncipe de Asturias de las Artes 2009 prize. He is but fourth arquitect to be bestowed this award.

His projects have included the restoration of the Reichstag in Berlin, the Millennium Bridge in London, Hong Kong Airport and the Millau viaduct in France.

The jury highlighted Foster’s “universal appeal” and his capacity to “unite aesthetic quality and intellectual reflection” as well as “create a dialogue between territory and citizens through the original use of space, light and material.”