Saxbourne Cheung
About Saxbourne Cheung
Saxbourne Cheung is an Associate Partner at Foster + Partners, where he has worked since 2014. He has a background in architecture with significant contributions to projects such as the Masdar City masterplan in Abu Dhabi and the Liverpool One regeneration scheme.
Current Role at Foster and Partners
Saxbourne Cheung currently serves as an Associate Partner at Foster + Partners, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he is involved in high-profile projects, including a large-scale mixed-use residential and retail development in China. His responsibilities encompass overseeing various aspects of architectural design and project management, ensuring that projects meet both aesthetic and functional standards.
Previous Experience at Foster and Partners
Prior to his current position, Saxbourne Cheung worked at Foster + Partners as an Architect from 2007 to 2011. During this time, he contributed to several significant projects, including the multi-award winning European headquarters for Bloomberg in London. He also collaborated with Ateliers Jean Nouvel on The Walbrook Square office development and was involved in the planning application for 78-86 Fenchurch Street.
Experience at Aedas and BDP
Saxbourne Cheung began his career as an Architectural Assistant at BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) from 2004 to 2005 and later worked at Aedas in 2006 for 11 months. His early experience included working on the external cladding package for the Hilton Hotel within the Liverpool One scheme, which was part of a major regeneration project in Liverpool.
Education and Qualifications
Saxbourne Cheung studied at the University of Liverpool, where he earned a BA in Architecture from 2001 to 2004 and a BArch from 2005 to 2007. He also completed his A-Levels at The Perse School in Cambridge, focusing on Maths, Physics, Art, and Computing from 1999 to 2001. This educational background provided a strong foundation for his career in architecture.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Saxbourne Cheung has made significant contributions to various projects. He played a role in the design and construction phases of the Masdar City masterplan infrastructure and Project 1 in Abu Dhabi. Additionally, he participated in the Doha Corniche Waterfront Masterplan and Conference Centre in Qatar, showcasing his involvement in international architectural initiatives.