'Be passionate about your work and your life' was instilled in me by my mother Dada, who was a potter. She also introduced me to the arts and encouraged me to embrace the new. Richard Rogers artdadaembrace Change image and share on social
Architects design buildings; that's what we do, so we have to go with the flow; and, even though I'm still an old Leftie, global capitalism does have its good side. It's broken down barriers - the Berlin Wall, the Soviet Union - it's raised a lot of people up economically, and for architects, it has meant that we can work around the world. Richard Rogers architectbarrierberlin share on social
Cities depend on a healthy mix of uses and people for their vitality. As a pre-eminent world city, London is a magnet to people from across the globe. Richard Rogers citydependeminent Change image and share on social
I am much more passionate about cities than I am about nations. The competition between cities is more civilised than between nations. There is an understanding there. Richard Rogers citycivilisecompetition Change image and share on social
When I started out, nearly every architect I knew was working in public practice; that's where the radical thinking was done. But, there's always a danger of looking back as our fathers did and saying, 'Things were better then.' Richard Rogers architectbackdanger share on social
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 bordeauxbuildbuilding share on social
You know, the environment is fragmenting, and the environment is, in many places, absolutely hideous! Richard Rogers absolutelyenvironmentfragment Change image and share on social
A greater focus on design in all new homes would make the best use of land, create homes and public spaces, and reinforce the structures of urban life. Richard Rogers createdesignfocus Change image and share on social
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 I can get to 80 percent of the places I want to go. Richard Rogers cyclehealthymile Change image and share on social
I don't believe in the ownership of work. Richard Rogers ownershipwork Change image and share on social