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Architectural Icon Rogers House Becomes National Trust Treasure
9 Sep
Summary
- Richard Rogers' influential Wimbledon home is now under National Trust care.
- The house inspired iconic structures like Paris's Centre Pompidou.
- It will open to the public this Saturday for London's Open House festival.
The National Trust has acquired 22 Parkside, the significant Wimbledon residence designed by architect Richard Rogers. This home, built between 1968 and 1970 for his parents, is celebrated for influencing world-renowned structures like the Centre Pompidou in Paris and London's Lloyd's building. It is considered a landmark example of 20th-century design.
The Rogers family has gifted the property to the conservation charity, ensuring its protection and public accessibility. Ben Rogers highlighted that the house was a testing ground for many of his father's groundbreaking architectural ideas. Ruthie Rogers noted her late husband's belief in public access to culture.
The National Trust plans to offer guided tours and educational initiatives, transforming the house into an inspirational resource. This extraordinary gift ensures a building where significant ideas originated will continue to spark creativity. The property will open its doors to the public on Saturday as part of London's Open House festival.
