Through the creation of the Norman Foster Institute on Sustainable Cities, overseen by his Madrid-based foundation, the starchitect aims to train “the civic leaders of the future” to face the challenges of a rapidly urbanizing world.
Brett Steele joins the podcast to discuss transitioning to his new role as dean of the USC School of Architecture and how his past experiences at Zaha Hadid Architects and the Architectural Association shaped his approach to the profession.
The Alsace Summer School of Architecture & Crafts (ASSAC) 2026 takes place in Westhoffen, Alsace, France, during July and early August 2026. Participants will explore traditional architecture, drawing, and crafts through a rich combination of site visits, theoretical courses (history, construction, geometry, etc.), hands-on workshops, and a design project.
