Architectural Master Richard Rogers Passes Away... Pioneer of 'High-Tech Architecture' Including Paris Pompidou Center and Yeouido Park One

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Richard Rogers, a world-renowned architect known for designing the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France, and the Welsh Parliament in the United Kingdom, passed away on the 18th (local time) at the age of 88.

According to foreign media, The New York Times (NYT) reported on the day, citing his family, that Rogers died at his home in London, UK. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

Park One Bird's-eye View (Provided by POSCO E&C)

Richard Rogers gained fame by designing landmark buildings across Europe, including the Pompidou Centre in Paris, the European Court of Human Rights headquarters in Strasbourg, the iconic Greenwich Millennium Dome and Lloyd's Building in London, the Welsh Parliament, and Madrid Airport in Spain. In South Korea, the Yeouido complex Park One is one of his works.

AFP News Agency described Rogers as a pioneer of the 'High-Tech Architecture' movement, which boldly exposes the structure of buildings and changed the aesthetic perspective of modern architecture.

High-Tech Architecture is a style of design that uses metal frameworks and glass to create buildings that convey a functional image integrated with advanced technology.

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