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Book SynopsisRichard Rogers, founder of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, is a pre-eminent architect of his generation, whose approach to buildings is infused with his enthusiasm for modernism, love of life and strong sense of social justice.
From the Pompidou Centre in Paris to the Lloyds Building in the City of London, and from airports, to cancer care centres to low-cost homes, the buildings he and his partners have designed blend private use, public space and civic value.
In part inspired by his 2013 Royal Academy exhibition, A place for all people is a mosaic of life, projects and ideas for a better society. Ranging backwards and forwards over a long and creative life, and integrating relationships, projects, stories, collaborations and polemics, with case studies, drawings and photographs A place for all people is a dazzling and inspiring book as original as its author.
Trade ReviewRogers's wonderful new book is part memoir, part manifesto, a vision for how our cities could be more creative, beautiful and sustainable * * Rohan Silva, Sunday Times * *
An essential book for anyone interested in our human future -- ANTONY GORMLEY
Richard is one of the most profound architects of modern times and this book provides an insight into the man and the legend he has become - a must read -- SIR DAVID ADJAYE
In his profession, so in this book: Richard Rogers has brilliantly marked out a generous space where architecture and social justice meet. The master builder is rich in humane ideas and has an infectious delight in cities and their possibilities -- IAN MCEWAN
Richard Rogers brings ideas and a fascinating personal story to life with as much flair, passion, brilliance and originality as he has brought buildings to life for over half a century. A simply wonderful read -- STEPHEN FRY
This book is part memoir, part architectural chronology but above all it is Richard. A thinker, a generous colleague, a loving family man, a politician, a loyal friend, a man of culture, an architect. Richard's ideas and methodology are generously shared, teaching us how to think beyond architecture and written in language that is refreshingly public -- AMANDA LEVETE
The leading architect of his generation . . . a beautifully designed memoir which mixes personal history with polemics and projects for a better society * * Irish Independent * *
The greatest architect of his age * * Guardian * *
The man who taught us to love colour * * Observer * *
[Rogers has designed] astonishing, engrossing, enlivening, original buildings by which the late-20th century will always be remembered * * Independent * *
A towering genius * * Telegraph * *
[Richard Rogers'] career embraces some of the most fascinating and experimental architecture of the post-war era * * GQ * *
