Art, Design & Architecture
Irish-American architect Kevin Roche is an enigma. He reached the top of his profession, but had little interest in celebrity. Despite a lifetime of acclaimed work, he had no intention of ever retiring. Roche's architectural philosophy focused on creating "a community for a modern society" and he has been credited with creating green buildings before they became part of the public consciousness. He has won awards for his designs of over 300 major buildings around the world, among them the Pritzker Prize in 1982--the highest honour given to a living architect.