Dezeen's guide to high-tech architecture

High-tech architecture special edition

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We're half way through our high-tech architecture series exploring the last major architecture style of the 20th century. Read on for a profile of Norman Foster and buildings including the Centre Pompidou in this special edition of Dezeen Weekly...

 

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Dezeen's guide to high-tech architecture

Dezeen's introduction to high-tech architecture

Owen Hopkins kicks off our series, which is running through the month of November, with an introduction to high-tech architecture.

 

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Centre Pompidou: high-tech architecture's inside-out landmark

Centre Pompidou is an inside-out landmark

The Centre Pompidou in Paris by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano, drew global attention to the movement. We take a look.

 

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Norman Foster: high-tech architecture's international figurehead

International figurehead Norman Foster

Then we focus on Norman Foster, the architect of high-tech highlights including the Sainsbury Centre, Reliance Controls, and the Gherkin.

 

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Hopkins House is a high-tech home for two of the pioneers of the movement

The home of Michael and Patty Hopkins

Hopkins House was designed by Michael and Patty Hopkins as their own home. We explore the lightweight steel and glass house.

 

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Richard Rogers: high-tech's inside-out architect

High-tech's inside-out architect Richard Rogers

Next a profile of Richard Rogers, the architect of two of the movement's best-known inside-out buildings.

 

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Park Road Apartments is a radical housing tower clad in "ridiculous" metal

Park Road Apartments is a radical housing tower

We take a look at a metal-clad housing block, Park Road Apartments, built by Terry Farrell and Nicholas Grimshaw in the 1970s. 

 

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Four key projects by high-tech architecture practice Team 4

Key projects by high-tech architecture practice Team 4

Then a look at key projects by Su Brumwell, Richard Rogers, Wendy Cheesman and Norman Foster, who formed Team 4.

 

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Nicholas Grimshaw maintained his high-tech ideals for 50 years

Nicholas Grimshaw maintained his ideals for 50 years

The series continues with a profile of Nicholas Grimshaw, who has stayed true to his high-tech ideals for the duration of his career.

 

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Norman Foster's Renault Distribution Centre is high-tech architecture's most flamboyant structure

Norman Foster's Renault Distribution Centre

And finally Norman Foster's Renault Distribution Centre in Swindon, one of the most expressive and distinctive examples of the style.

 

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