The Pompidou Centre was derided by many when its design was first unveiled – yet its influence has been huge. As a renovation ...

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Since 1977, when Renzo Piano and British partner Richard Rogers shocked the architectural ... the indefatigable Italian architect has relished his role as maverick. Since the Pompidou project ...