Cities are about juxtaposition. In Florence, classical buildings sit against medieval buildings. It's that contrast we like. In Bordeaux, we built law courts right next door to what is effectively a listed historic building, and that makes it exciting. — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
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… — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
There is a Jewish tradition of family, too, but then not all Italian or Jewish families are close. — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
Most buildings, whether they're Gothic cathedrals or Romanesque ones, were high tech for their time. — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
I cycle, which is a healthy thing for an 80-year-old to do. I rarely go further than five miles, but in those five miles… — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
My mother was very family-oriented. And I do love being with my children. — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
Family is everything, although I've been fortunate enough to have worked with some of the most amazing minds over the years, including Renzo Piano,… — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
Watching TV on your own is not very inspiring. But meeting people is where you get new ideas and get things done. — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
Education in British schools isn't good enough. It's not remotely imaginative enough. It lets down too many children, excluding them from society, and, as… — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
I love cities, I spend most of my life talking about cities. And the design of cities does have an effect on your life.… — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
There has to be policies about that, about what materials we use and so on. — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
Suburban sprawl leads to social atomisation and fragmentation and is environmentally disastrous, as carbon-intensive car journeys displace local shops and replace public transport. — Richard Rogers Copy Share Image
