Richard Rogers Talking Buildings
Published on 6. November 2025
Book
Hardback
22 pages
978-1-8382520-2-1 (ISBN)
Description
Richard Rogers Talking Buildings introduces young readers to the work of one of the 20th Century's most influential architects for the first time.
Written by his son, Ab Rogers, the book pays homage to Richard's passion for legibility in architecture, each building tells its own story in a playful, informative language designed to intrigue, engage and inspire young minds. In addition to exploring the architect's groundbreaking work, it celebrates his commitment to innovative building design that drives social and environmental change and shines light on his vision for a city that is fair and fun for all, his ethos as relevant today as ever before.
The book marks the opening of the exhibition of the same name at the Sir John Soane Museum, which runs from the 18th of June to the 21st of September 2025.
Written by his son, Ab Rogers, the book pays homage to Richard's passion for legibility in architecture, each building tells its own story in a playful, informative language designed to intrigue, engage and inspire young minds. In addition to exploring the architect's groundbreaking work, it celebrates his commitment to innovative building design that drives social and environmental change and shines light on his vision for a city that is fair and fun for all, his ethos as relevant today as ever before.
The book marks the opening of the exhibition of the same name at the Sir John Soane Museum, which runs from the 18th of June to the 21st of September 2025.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
22 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
120 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-8382520-2-1 (9781838252021)
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Persons
Ab Rogers is Richard's son. He and his team at Ab Rogers Design have worked in the fields of experiential design, culture, retail, hospitality and residencies for over 30 years. Ab is a passionate advocate for the power of design to influence behaviour and elevate experience. He has designed many exhibitions of his father's work, including the retrospective 'Inside Out' at the Royal Academy, 'Richard Rogers: Ten Projects 1967-2020' at Chateau La Coste, and 'Richard Rogers: Talking Buildings' at the Sir John Soane Museum.