Norman Foster Celebrates 90th Birthday in Bilbao

Bilbao Celebrates Norman Foster's 90th Birthday with Museum Visit Bilbao, Spain – Renowned architect Lord Norman Foster visited Bilbao on June 10th, 2025, to inspect the progress of the expansion he designed for the city's Bellas Artes Museum. The visit coincided with his 90th birthday, making the occasion even more special. A local official, speaking at the event, stated, "Zorionak zuri y un paraguas a Norman Foster..." (Congratulations to you and an umbrella to Norman Foster...). The video shows the presentation of a symbolic gift—an umbrella—to the architect, highlighting the event's celebratory atmosphere. Foster's visit underscores the continuing importance of his architectural contributions to Bilbao and the ongoing development of the museum. The event showcased a positive collaboration between the city and a world-class architect.