Tom Wright

Background

About Tom Wright

I am a writer, editor and researcher specialising in design, technology and sustainability, with over a decade of experience leading high-quality publications, interdisciplinary research and executive communications. At Foster + Partners, I lead a multidisciplinary department spanning editorial, research and special collections. I am responsible for the studio’s digital journal,+Plus, which I conceived and launched to share original, longform content on emerging themes across the built environment – from AI to sustainability, healthcare and design culture. In parallel, I manage the research team, which supports design work with socio-cultural, political and historical insight. Our approach draws on spatial theory, data analysis and storytelling to equip architects and clients with meaningful, context-rich perspectives. I also serve as a communications advisor to the senior partners, writing published essays, presentations, briefing notes and editorial campaigns. My work helps shape the voice and external narrative of one of the world’s most influential design studios – bridging deep technical expertise with public-facing storytelling. Finally, I oversee Foster + Partners’ Special Collections – curating and preserving the studio’s archival legacy through exhibitions, publishing, and conservation initiatives.