Of a peer-to-be and a guru's car, of economists and wives of kings
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A journalist's encounters with various celebrities are described. He recounts his last celebrity encounter with the Queen of Jordan, in 1987, who was an architect and the wife of a king and also an ambassador from the Arab world to a homeland that was not noted for its sympathy with Arab causes.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2004
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Foster parent
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Sara Fox, Swiss Re's new-building's director and client for Foster and Partner's 'gherkin' is considered as the main driving force behind the realization of 30 St Mary Axe. She shares her experience of working with Foster and states that working with them was challenging and hard working.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2004
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