. . “You design for the present, with an awareness of the past, for a future which is essentially unknown.” . . - - Norman Foster . . The La Cornue range, a matching custom mixed metal hood, stone and metal backslash are all following Norman Foster’s idea. This kitchen draws on elements from the past, incorporating them with transitional details, to create a kitchen for today’s lifestyle that has a classic, timeless look and feel. . . . . . .