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Richard Rogers
Architect

Richard Rogers

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High-tech architecture including the Pompidou Centre and Lloyd’s building.

Pompidou Centre · Lloyd’s building

Born
23 July 1933
Birthplace
Florence
Died
18 December 2021

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Richard Rogers

British-Italian architect who exposed building systems as part of architectural expression. His projects joined large public spaces with inventive structures.

Early life

Training

Moved from Florence to England as a child. Studied at the Architectural Association and Yale, where he met Norman Foster.

Career

  1. 1963

    Team 4

    Established a practice with Foster, Su Brumwell and Wendy Cheesman.

  2. Later practice

    Rogers partnership

    Developed major civic and commercial projects.

  3. 2007

    Pritzker Prize

    Received international recognition for his architecture.

Selected buildings

Pompidou Centre

Collaborated on the cultural centre’s distinctive exposed structure and services.

Lloyd’s building

Placed major services on the exterior.

Senedd

Designed the Welsh parliamentary building.

Beyond architecture

Family

Had three sons with Su Brumwell and two with chef Ruth Rogers. Also participated in public life as a member of the House of Lords.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Andrew Zuckerman. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.