“Foster Rogers Stirling”, Royal Academy London 1986
Richard Rogers’ plan was to propose radical interventions that would transform central London’s traffic dominated streets into a vibrant pedestrianised public domain that stretched along the embankment and across the River to the undervalued South Bank. I designed a striking installation featuring a 15-meter-long reflecting pool sandwiched between two monolithic blocks containing architectural models. On opening night James Stirling playfully introduced a pair of goldfish into the pool, adding a whimsical touch to the event.
Richard Rogers’ plan was to propose radical interventions that would transform central London’s traffic dominated streets into a vibrant pedestrianised public domain that stretched along the embankment and across the River to the undervalued South Bank. I designed a striking installation featuring a 15-meter-long reflecting pool sandwiched between two monolithic blocks containing architectural models. On opening night James Stirling playfully introduced a pair of goldfish into the pool, adding a whimsical touch to the event.
The seminal project included master planning proposals and exhibition design, in partnership with John Andrews. The proposals centred on linking from a pedestrianised Trafalgar Square across the River Thames to a revitalised South Bank. The vision centered on creating a new public network of pedestrianized spaces, stretching from Waterloo Station to Trafalgar Square, and from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge. The proposal also included the pedestrianization of Trafalgar Square, a transformative idea that was later implemented, sparking renewed interest in the capital’s public spaces.
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