Meccano

He volunteered as an editor of the Meccano enthusiasts’ international newsletter.

Traditionalists scoffed at his use of industrial materials, and at designs that were variously likened to an oil derrick, a V-8 engine, an espresso machine and a Meccano construction set.

Rogers began developing a new architectural approach, influenced by the Meccano he had played with as a boy: assembling buildings from pre-fabricated components like a kit of parts.

As a child, he passed the time playing with a Meccano model construction set.

It later bought model construction firm Meccano, and now owns brands including Hatchimals.