Bear cheek
Architects' sources of inspiration are often surprising, but none more so than the trigger for the Rogers and Piano Pompidou Centre. Cedric Price's Fun Palace is often cited but, according to a recent radio programme, another portly, well-loved figure also played a key role. Discoursing on the charms of Rupert Bear, the presenter revealed that the check-trousered one was important to Rogers' vision of the Pompidou. 'Rupert cartoons can be read in a number of ways - you can look at the ...
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