KEVIN ROCHE (1982)

 demonstrates a kind of problem

solving for each specific situation
that has produced works of
distinct individuality and stylistic
variety from project to project
 firmly believes that architecture
should not fall into a rigid mold.
There have been a number of
attempts to label or categorize
his work—all of which he rejects.
 "It is not post-modern or pre-
modern. It is simply the most
obvious thing I could have done.
It is an important center of
economic activity. The design
began with a need, and it
addresses the problem of
accommodating office workers in
a suitable environment. I think
the public will identify with it."
FORD FOUNDATION BUILDING, U.S.

 its large tree-filled atrium was the

first of its kind in Manhattan, and
it is widely credited as setting the
precedent for indoor public
spaces in Manhattan office
buildings.
 an evolutionary approach to
expanding the limits
of International Style modern
architecture by exploring new
architectural vocabulary, new
materials, and new
environmental controls.
 added new ideas to the
stagnating concept of the
modern office building, which
had been unchanged from the
completion of the Seagram
Building and Lever House.
 first large-scale architectural
building in the USA to devote a
substantial portion of its space to
horticultural pursuits
 Its famous atrium was designed
with the notion of having urban
green-space accessible to all
and is an early example of the
application of environmental
psychology in architecture. 
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BUILDING, U.S.

 headquarters of the Roman
Catholic fraternal
service organization, the Knights
of Columbus.
 The cylindrical towers at the
corners give the structure a
simple geometric form and
represent the four core principles
of the Order: Charity, Unity,
Fraternity, and Patriotism.
COLLEGE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY HEADQUARTERS, U.S.

 a master plan that would allow the incremental addition of floor space over time. The
initial design included nine identical buildings arranged in a parallelogram, totaling
1.2 million square feet. Only three of the buildings were constructed in the initial
phase, and the expansion plan was never fulfilled. The trio is known as "The
Pyramids" for their simple geometry and slanting glass facades.
OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA, U.S.

 a complex for the art, natural history, and cultural history of California with a design featuring
interrelated terraces and roof gardens.
 a building that is a series of low-level concrete structures covering a four block area, on three
levels, the terrace of each level forming the roof of the one below, i.e. a museum (in three
sections) with a park on its roof.
 Roche’s trademark
CONVENTION CENTRE DUBLIN, Ireland

 The building is iconic for a number of architectural innovations, particularly the glass frontage
and numerous curved walls.
 It is the first carbon-neutral convention centre in the world because of its use of low-carbon
cement and the offsetting of unavoidable carbon emissions by purchasing carbon credits in
accordance with the Voluntary Carbon Standard. 
 It also features a thermal-wheel heat-recovery system and an ice-storage thermal unit to
provide air conditioning for the building.