British architectural heavyweights Norman Foster and Richard Rogers have written tributes to Will Alsop, who passed away earlier this week.
Foster called Alsop a "truly unique individual", while Rogers said he was a "wonderful, warm, brilliant architect and friend".
Alsop, who was nominated for the Stirling Prize four times and won UK architecture's highest honour in 2000, died on 12 May 2018 aged 70, after a short illness.
Both Foster and Rogers have praised the architect's ability to challenge standard ways of thinking ? something that was reflected in his colourful and playful architecture.
"As someone who always sought to break free from the norm, the exuberant and inimitable style of his buildings reflected his larger-than-life persona," said Foster, in a tribute sent to Dezeen. Meanwhile Rogers, on his Twitter feed, said:  "[He was] a genius, colourful and creative maverick who challenged mainstream modernism whilst being a true modernist. I shall miss him."
Foster describes Alsop's Peckham Library, which won the Stirling Prize in 2000, as "exceptional", while Rogers calls it "a wonderful public space"
Alsop established his studio All Design in 2011. Although currently based in east London, it was originally located in Battersea, south London ? very close to the Foster + Partners office.
"I was delighted when he set up his studio in Battersea, contributing greatly to the creative and social energy i...