Norman Foster Research Paper
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Norman Foster is an award-winning and prolific British architect known for sleek, modern designs of steel and glass. His first building to receive international acclaim was the Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts in Norwich, England. At the turn of the 21st century, he began working on world landmarks, including rebuilding the Reichstag in Berlin after the reunification of Germany. Design
The Reichstag dome is a large glass dome with a 360 degree view of the surrounding Berlin cityscape. The debating chamber of the Bundestag, the German parliament, can be seen down below. A mirrored cone in the center of the dome directs sunlight into the building, and so that visitors can see the working of the chamber.