foster520-521 sofa

Norman Foster is one of the most successful architects of our time. His buildings have established standards for intelligent, extraordinary architecture all over the world. The Briton has won the Pritzker prize and the Gold Medal for Architecture of the American Institute of Architects and has been honoured by the Queen with the title Lord Foster of Thames Bank.

Norman Foster and Walter Knoll first started working together when it came to furnishing the Reichstag Building in Berlin. Since then, several lines have been created with Foster symbolising the synthesis of architecture and furnishing, including the Foster 500 sofas and armchairs.

In 1864, Wilhelm Knoll, the founder of the Walter Knoll dynasty, opened the door to his "leather shop" in Stuttgart, Germany. Since then he has stayed in Paris every year - the world's leather, fashion and luxury center. “Walter Knoll Leather” focuses on quality, which has become the industry standard, and Walter Knoll has also become a “royal court supplier”. Walter Knoll creates a living space with exquisite craftsmanship, exquisite materials and timeless design. The furniture products of the German Walter Knoll brand meet the requirements of customers for high quality lifestyles and form a pure value concept. Product design is in line with today's international lifestyle. WALTER KNOLL is known for its modern furniture brands. The corporate headquarters in Herrenberg showcases the vitality of the Walter Knoll brand. The building tells the story of high technology and craftsmanship, revealing an inspiring interior design and providing insight into corporate culture. On existing sites, new modern landmarks correspond to traditional industrial buildings. Walter Knoll furniture products have won many honors and awards in their development, such as HEALEY SOFT won the 2018 red dot award; TAMA LIVIN won the 2018 iF design award, etc.