Norman Foster

30 St Mary Axe in London, often nicknamed the Gherkin, was completed in 2003 and uses a distinctive diagrid structure rather than a conventional rectangular office tower frame. Its aerodynamic form, exposed engineering logic, and energy-conscious ventilation ideas are typical of Foster's high-tech approach.

Foster's studio redesigned the Reichstag for the restored German Bundestag, with the project completed in 1999. The glass dome became a public symbol of democratic transparency because visitors can look down toward the parliamentary chamber.

Yes. Foster + Partners designed Apple Park in Cupertino, the circular campus associated with Steve Jobs and completed in the late 2010s.

Useful follow-ups include the HSBC Main Building in Hong Kong from 1985, the Carré d'Art in Nimes from 1993, and the Hearst Tower in New York from 2006. They show how Foster applies steel, glass, daylight, and visible structure across very different civic and commercial projects.