Richard Rogers

British architect (1933–2021), Pritzker Prize winner (2007), known for high-tech and sustainable designs.

Biography

Born in Florence, Italy, Rogers studied at Yale University. He co-founded Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.

Architectural Philosophy

Rogers’s philosophy embraced high-tech architecture, transparency, and sustainability, exposing structural systems.

Core Contributions

• Specialized in high-tech and civic architecture.
• Notable works:
  • Centre Pompidou (Paris, 1977, cultural, with Renzo Piano).
  • Lloyd’s Building (London, 1986, commercial).
  • Millennium Dome (London, 2000, civic).

Architectural Connections

• Western European: British high-tech tradition.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Commercial: Offices.

Influence and Legacy

Rogers’s high-tech designs influenced global architecture, impacting architects like Norman Foster. His work redefined public spaces.

Related Architects & Works

Norman Foster (related architect), Renzo Piano (related architect), Exposed Structure (element), Contemporary (period)