Wendy Foster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wendy Cheesman Foster
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Wendy Ann Cheesman
1937 |
| Died | 15 January 1989 (aged 51) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Yale School of Architecture |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse(s) | Norman Foster (m. 1964) |
| Children | 4 sons |
| Practice | Team 4 (1963–67) Foster Associates (1967–1989) |
| Buildings | Creek Vean (Team 4), Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Willis Faber and Dumas building, HSBC Building in Hong Kong (Foster Associates) |
Wendy Ann Foster (born Cheesman) was a talented British architect. She was born in 1937 and passed away on January 15, 1989. Wendy helped start two important architecture companies: Team 4 and Foster Associates.
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Wendy Foster's Architecture Career
Wendy Foster was a very important person in British architecture. She helped create buildings that are still admired today.
Starting Team 4
In 1963, Wendy Cheesman (her name before marriage) helped create an architectural company called Team 4. She started it with other architecture graduates: Su Rogers, Norman Foster, and Richard Rogers.
Wendy's sister, Georgie Wolton, was also part of the group at first. Georgie was the only one who was a fully qualified architect, which meant the company could officially start working. Georgie left after a few months. The other members then worked hard to pass their own professional exams while still designing buildings.
Famous Buildings by Team 4
While working with Team 4, Wendy helped design several important buildings. One of these was Creek Vean House in Feock, Cornwall, England. This house was special because it was the first house ever to win an award from the RIBA.
Other notable buildings from this time include:
- Reliance Controls factory in Swindon (1967)
- Jaffe House (also called Skybreak House) in Maldon, Essex (1965-1966)
- Wates Housing in Coulsdon, Surrey (1965)
Founding Foster Associates
By June 1967, Team 4 decided to split up. Richard and Su Rogers started their own company called Richard and Su Rogers Architects. Norman Foster and Wendy Foster (who was then married to Norman) started their own company called Foster Associates.
Wendy Foster was involved in designing many famous buildings with Foster Associates. Some of these include:
- The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
- The Willis Faber and Dumas building
- The HSBC Building in Hong Kong
Wendy Foster's Personal Life
Before marrying Norman Foster, Wendy Cheesman had been in a relationship with Richard Rogers. She married Norman Foster in 1964. Wendy Foster continued to be a partner and director at Foster Associates until she passed away in 1989.
See also
In Spanish: Wendy Cheesman para niños
