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Foster + Partners Architect Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 49 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

1.7 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
65.3% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Foster + Partners.

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Architectural Designer

Design · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

I’m getting ready for Architectural Designer interviews in January 2026. Based on what I've found, the usual process is: 1) an initial HR chat (about 15 min), 2) a session to review my portfolio with a PM (around 30 min), 3) a technical part where I'll do a Revit test or a sketch (taking 30–60 min), and 4) a final meeting with the principal. I'll share more details after my first interview.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Could you describe your Revit workflow for creating a LOD 300 model?
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Architect

Engineering · nearly a year ago

Senior Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation

They reached out about 2 months after I applied. Then, I went to their office to present my portfolio and discuss my professional background. The conversation was straightforward, focusing entirely on the specifics of my past projects.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Tell me about your professional experience.
  • What are your qualifications?
  • Can you walk me through your portfolio?
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Architect

Engineering · a year ago

Mid Average Neutral experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The interview process was conducted online and felt quite flexible. The interviewers were pleasant to interact with, and the work itself sounded engaging. I ultimately declined the position due to the compensation being significantly lower than expected, and also based on general knowledge of the field suggesting potential for extensive overtime. I have since accepted a role outside of architecture that offers nearly double the salary and compensates for overtime at a 1:1 rate.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Could you describe your previous experience and highlight the skills that set you apart from other candidates?

Foster + Partners Architect Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Foster + Partners interview reports.

What motivated your decision to pursue your studies in London?

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Could you describe your Revit workflow for creating a LOD 300 model?

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Which project at Foster is your favorite and what's the reason?

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Can you tell me about your favorite project with Foster?

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What motivates your interest in working at Foster and Partners?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 49 Foster + Partners interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 45.7%
Presentation 31.9%
Technical 22.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 22.4%
Average 71.4%
Difficult 6.1%

Candidate experience

Positive 65.3%
Neutral 24.5%
Negative 10.2%