The Danish Architecture Centre presents: 'Foster + Partners - Working with History' at Copenhagen, an exhibition that focuses on Foster + Partners' treatment of historic structures and connections.

'Foster+Partners – Working with History' explores a number of works, which demonstrate a clear philosophy about the sensitive treatment of historical structures and contexts. According to Norman Foster, founder and chairman of Foster + Partners: "Buildings with complex histories are like cities in miniature. The richness of so many cities stems from the fact that successive generations had the confidence to make their own optimistic stamp. Similarly, the layers of history in a building can often be appreciated more clearly when seen through the lens of the new."
The exhibition presents with text and images a total of 19 projects from around the world, including well known buildings such as: the Reichstag in Berlin, British Museum in London and Smithsonian Institution in USA. Also featuring the Elephant House, project that contributed to put Copenhagen Zoo in the spot with Foster + Partners reconigsable glazed domes. Created in collaboration with Foster + Partners, currently on display until August 30th, 2009.

Images:
1.- Reichstag, New German Parliament, Berlin, Germany, 1992-1999, Photo: Rudi Meisel.
2.- Elephant House, Copenhagen ZOO, Denmark, 2002- 2008, Photo: Nigel Young/Foster+Partners.
3.- Carré d'Art, Nimes, France, 1984-1993, Photo: James Morris.
4,5.- Canary Wharf Underground Station, London, England, 1991 – 1999 and Great Court at the British Museum, London, UK, 1994-2000, Photos: Nigel Young/Foster+Partners.