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Richard and Su Rogers' 1960s London House Gifted to The National Trust

The modernist 22 Parkside house in Wimbledon, designed by architects Richard and Su Rogers in the late 1960s, has been given to The National Trust. The house is considered a prototype for Rogers' later iconic works.

The single-storey home, built for Richard Rogers' parents, features a yellow-painted steel frame with glass facades. It was designed to showcase how pre-fabrication could enable rapid and affordable home construction.

The house is noted for its use of industrial materials, including structural steel portal frames, bus windows, and refrigerated truck insulation panels, making it a unique prefabricated prototype for modern living.

Conservation group Twentieth Century Society celebrated the transfer, highlighting the house's significance as a Grade II*-listed modernist masterpiece and a precursor to works like the Centre Pompidou and Lloyd's of London.

Richard Rogers himself stated that the house "led to most of the work I do," underscoring its influence on his architectural career. He passed away in 2021.

The National Trust plans to host events and guided tours, aiming to protect, care for, and share the house with future generations, including students, researchers, and visitors.

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