Spanish brand Lebond has been steadily building an impressive portfolio of watches created in collaboration with world-renowned architects. Founder Asier Mateo has worked with some of the biggest names in the field, challenging them to apply their architectural visions to wristwatches. As someone who appreciates both design and architecture, I enjoy seeing what happens when creative minds from outside the watch industry approach a familiar object from a different perspective. The latest collaboration brings together Lebond and renowned architect and urbanist Norman Foster.

To appreciate Lebond’s approach, you have to set aside some of the conventions that traditionally shape watchmaking. Mateo invites architects to develop their distinct visions of a timepiece, and their perspectives naturally differ from those of specialist watch designers. That’s precisely what makes previous releases like the Lebond Siza , Souto Moura , and Attraction so interesting.…