Thursday 5 January 2012

Rogers vs Foster

It is arguable whether Richard Rogers or Norman Foster should be crowned the eminent architect of the City of London*.  Both have numerous projects completed there.  Here are just a few prominent examples ...

Rogers' 1986 Lloyd's of London building at 1 Lime Street:


Rogers' 2001 commercial office tower at 88 Wood Street:


Foster's 2004 Swiss Re building at 30 St Mary Axe:


Foster's 2004 Moor House at 120 London Wall:


Rogers' Lloyd's of London building vs Foster's Swiss Re building:


*Not to be confused with London, the City of London is a small area of London around which the metropolis has grown since time immemorial.  It is the financial district of the British capital city.