It is my belief that exciting things happen when a variety of overlapping activities designed for all people-the old and the young, the blue and white collar, the local inhabitant and the visitor, different activities for different occasions-meet in a flexible environment, opening up the possibility of interaction outside the confines of institutional limits. When this takes place, deprived areas welcome dynamic places for those who live, work and visit; places where all can participate, rather than less or more beautiful ghettos.
Technology cannot be an end in itself but must aim at solving long term social and ecological problems. - Richard Rogers
Technology cannot be an end in itself but must aim at solving long term social and ecological problems.
- Richard Rogers
Cities are about juxtaposition. - Richard Rogers
Cities are about juxtaposition.
Architecture is about public space held by buildings. - Richard Rogers
Architecture is about public space held by buildings.
Form follows profit is the aesthetic principle of our times. - Richard Rogers
Form follows profit is the aesthetic principle of our times.
As an artist, what do you think the biggest mistake you can make is? My vote for the biggest mistake is being afraid of making mistakes. - Richard Rogers
As an artist, what do you think the biggest mistake you can make is? My vote for the biggest mistake is being afraid of making mistakes.
Sustainable development: Meeting present needs without compromising the stock of natural resources remaining for future generations. In terms of buil… - Richard Rogers
Sustainable development: Meeting present needs without compromising the stock of natural resources remaining for future generations. In terms of buil…
I don't understand why everyone has to wear black, grey and white. - Richard Rogers
I don't understand why everyone has to wear black, grey and white.
As architects we have a responsibility to society - Richard Rogers
As architects we have a responsibility to society
The gap between the rich and poor is widening fast. - Richard Rogers
The gap between the rich and poor is widening fast.
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