I don't understand why everyone has to wear black, grey and white. Richard Rogers More Quotes by Richard Rogers More Quotes From Richard Rogers Architecture is measured against the past, you build in the present, and try to imagine the future. Richard Rogers future imagination past Form follows profit is the aesthetic principle of our times. Richard Rogers architecture form principles Architecture is about public space held by buildings. Richard Rogers building architecture space My passion and great enjoyment for architecture, and the reason the older I get the more I enjoy it, is because I believe we - architects - can effect the quality of life of the people. Richard Rogers passion believe people Technology cannot be an end in itself but must aim at solving long term social and ecological problems. Richard Rogers technology problem long As architects we have a responsibility Richard Rogers architect responsibility The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved. Richard Rogers environmental-quality way-forward earth-day Everyone has the right to walk from one end of the city to the other in secure and beautiful spaces. Everybody has the right to go by public transport. Everybody has the right to an unhampered view down their street, not full of railings, signs and rubbish. Richard Rogers journey views beautiful 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 artist mistake thinking Sustainable development: Meeting present needs without compromising the stock of natural resources remaining for future generations. In terms of buildings, it implies resource efficiency, minimum energy use, flexibility and long life Richard Rogers future vision long Architecture is a slow business, and city planning even slower. Richard Rogers city-planning planning cities Dyslexia, though, made me realise that people who say "but you can't do that" aren't actually very important. I don't take "no" too seriously. Richard Rogers important made people Cities are about juxtaposition. Richard Rogers juxtaposition cities I believe very strongly, and have fought since many years ago - at least over 30 years ago - to get architecture not just within schools, but architecture talked about under history, geography, science, technology, art. Richard Rogers believe art school 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. Richard Rogers ghetto blue beautiful There has to be policies about that, about what materials we use and so on. Richard Rogers policy materials use In Florence, classical buildings sit against medieval buildings. It's that contrast we like. Richard Rogers medieval florence building This is a pivotal time for urban regeneration. We must take a long term view. Richard Rogers urban views long My mother was very family-oriented. And I do love being with my children. Richard Rogers mother love-is children The gap between the rich and poor is widening fast. Richard Rogers gaps rich unions
