Stansted Airport architect retires from Fosters after 52 years

By Tom Lowe2026-08-05T10:02:00

Spencer de Grey, head of design at Foster & Partners

Source: Foster & Partners

Former partner joined the firm’s predecessor Foster Associates in 1973

Spencer de Grey has retired from Foster + Partners after 52 years at the practice.

De Grey joined Foster Associates, the predecessor of Foster + Partners, in 1973 and worked on some of the firm’s best known projects including the HSBC Building in Hong Kong.

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