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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.